POSITION SUMMARYThe Building Services Division at the City of Fort Lauderdale is Seeking a Chief Building Compliance Inspector. This position is the Chief to building inspectors and building code compliance officers in the enforcement and interpretation of building codes and regulations related to the building compliance and zoning disciplines. They directly supervise Senior Building Inspectors, Building Inspectors, Building Inspector Trainees, Building Code Compliance Officers, and Administrative/Clerical staff.
In ordered to be considered, you will need to several minimum qualifications such as: be certified as a Structural Plans Examiner AND Building Inspector by the State of Florida AND have experience as a General Contractor in Broward or Miami-Dade County's High Velocity Hurricane Zone.
This position shall remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.
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This is a management position that receives category 2 management benefits.
This is a classified position covered by the Personnel Rules.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEssential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Manages the Building Compliance Section of the Building Services Division
- Enforces and reviews plans and specifications of proposed building construction for conformity with the Florida Building Code, City Code of Ordinances and other applicable rules and regulations and determines whether plans, specifications and materials conform to legally established requirements
- Establishes policies, practices and procedures and ensures that they are implemented with the approval of the Building Official
- Supervises Building Inspectors, Code Compliance Officers and clerical staff and assists in the planning and organizing of their work and training
- Provides technical supervision to the Building Compliance Inspectors of buildings and structures related to local, state and federal building codes and regulations
- Assists in the inspection and examination of structural installations during construction and upon completion to ensure workmanship standards
- Assists in resolving customer issues related to permits, building inspections, code enforcement, plan reviews and related issues
- Ensures workmanship standards and proper material use; examines construction site for safety hazards
- Meets with stakeholders on matters related to building inspection and code enforcement, building materials and practices
- Assists in the complaint investigation regarding violations of building codes and applicable ordinances and coordinates the prosecution of violators
- Authorizes condemnation of faulty and hazardous installations; issues stop work orders and recommends the condemnation and demolition of buildings and structures when necessary
- May represent the Building Services Division in appeals before the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, and other applicable city or state boards
- Interviews candidates for employment and recommends in the interest of the City, that eligible applicants hired, and employees be transferred, promoted, reassigned, disciplined or terminated; participates in the administration of collective bargaining agreements and in the adjustment of grievances
- Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment
- As needed, responds to after-hours emergency situations and evaluates life and safety hazards relating to public or private structures
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education. Must be certified by the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), as a Structural Plans Examiner and Structural Inspector, and Must have eight (8) years combined experience as a licensed General Contractor (Unlimited), with a minimum of two (2) years construction experience in the Structural discipline within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), and Must have a minimum of one (1) year as a Structural Plans Examiner employed by a municipality or private company contracted with a municipality and a minimum of two (2) years as a Structural Inspector employed by a municipality or private company contracted with a municipality, of which one year may be Florida School Board Inspector experience, within the HVHZ, and Must possess a current Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor (Unlimited) issued by at least one of the following entities: Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades (as Class “A” Unlimited General Contractor) Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, issued on or after January 1, 1968 OR, be licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as an Architect or Engineer in the discipline requested, with six (6) years combined experience, with a minimum of three (3) years in the HVHZ and a minimum of one (1) year as a Structural Plans Examiner and two (2) years as a Structural Inspector employed by a municipality or private company contracted with a municipality of which one year may be Florida School Board Inspector experience, within the HVHZ Possess or be able to obtain a State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work in some capacity after the declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATIONDepending on the number of applications and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes.
To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204 )The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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