Building Inspector

Nature of Work

Responsible, technical work in enforcing compliance with applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations in the City's Building Department through reviewing construction plans and specifications and conducting structural inspections of new and existing buildings, structures, and properties. Work involves field and office duties.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Conducts technical field inspections of buildings and premises during various phases of construction and use
• Inspects the structure of and materials used in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises
• Schedules inspections; returns telephone calls; and enters inspection results into computer data base
• Detects and investigates reported and unreported hazards, possible safety problems, and violations and determines conformity with established standards and approved plans
• Issues permits and certifications dependent upon compliance with standards and assists applicants in completing necessary forms
• Issues stop work orders; recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards
• Determines acceptability of qualifications of contractors engaged in work relating to the type of work referred to herein
• Testifies in court and before related boards, obtains documentation, and prepares testimony
• Reports suspected or known violations of zoning, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, licensing, marine, fire, and planning standards to the appropriate authorities
• Prepares and maintains reports, records, and correspondence concerning building structure enforcement and inspection activities
• Performs related work as required
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor from Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board or from Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board OR be a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect holding a current license from the State of Florida
• Attain provisional certification as an inspector from the Florida Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors within thirty (30) days of appointment
• Attain standard certification within twelve (12) months of appointment
• Possess or attain a Building Inspector certification from the Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals (DCBRA) within (60) days of appointment. Driver's license
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
• Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, and reaching
• Must have the physical ability to bend, crawl and climb over construction sites and within buildings
• Must be able to drive an automobile and perform on-site inspections at locations which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped
  
  

For All Positions

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required.
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.
  
  

For All Technical, Professional, Supervisory And Managerial Positions

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan.
  
  

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr

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Do you possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor from Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board or from Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board OR are a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect holding a current license from the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Can you attain provisional certification as an inspector from the Florida Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors within thirty (30) days of appointment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Can you attain standard certification within twelve (12) months of appointment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Can you possess or attain a Building Inspector certification from the Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals (DCBRA) within (60) days of appointment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question