Chief Building Inspector

Job Title: Chief Building Inspector

Salary range: $90.391.72 - $112,442.42 Annually

Department: Building

Job Description:

Position Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs a variety of complex technical and administrative work reviewing development operations to ensure that life safety standards in buildings are adhered to prior to and following occupancy; and verifies conformity with approved plans and specifications in their respective trades in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Miami Shores Ordinances, County, Federal and State laws and rules which apply to public or private buildings, structures, or facilities in this Municipality.  The position reports to the Building Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:      

• Performs systematic site inspections of skilled trades work for new and existing construction with the Village, to ensure compliance with all applicable Village, County, State and Federal Code and Regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade.
• Verifies compliance with approved building permits, plans and specifications; reviews and approves work of completed projects.
• Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, engineers, architects, homeowners and internal administrative support to ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted for approval of requested permits and licenses.
• Reads, interprets, and performs reviews of permit applications, blue prints and specifications for construction plans and designs, to ensure compliance with all applicable City, County, State and Federal Code and regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade.
• Identifies compliance problems and issues code violations; meets with violators and general public to explain and interpret applicable codes and advises violator of expected time frame to correct infraction; performs re-inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Issues written violations of codes; makes re-inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Reviews, maintains and updates all files, documents, records and reports of inspections activities and findings.
• Communicates with Building Official on any structural problems, code issues or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas under charge; attends annual continuing education courses for re-certification, interacts courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of building and roofing construction projects in the respective trade/discipline e.g., plans review, licensing, permitting, and inspections
• Skilled in the review and interpretation of construction project plans and the technical interpretation of applicable construction codes and regulatory standards.  Skill in written communications for the effective development and presentation of departmental reports and modifications to established codes and ordinances;
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.  Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards.  Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines;
• Ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.  Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications.  Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Village employees departmental staff and management, contractors, engineers, architects and property owners;
• Act as a representative of the Village to the public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School diploma or general education diploma (GED); ten (10) years’ experience as a licensed General Contractor; five (5) years of which shall have been in the field within the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County Chapter 8 and of the Florida Building Code, and include at least two (2) years as a building, roofing inspector/plans examiner or other appropriate qualifications as outlined in the code.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida certification as a Standard Building Code Administrator, Building Plans Examiner and Structural Building Inspector, Residential and Commercial roofing inspector;
• Must meet all other licensure requirements set forth by the Miami-Dade County Chapter 8 and the Board of Rules and Appeals;  
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequently required to see, hear and talk with employees and the public.  Frequently required to read and/or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms, climb ladders; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and operate a motor vehicle.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to thirty (30) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The Village has the right to revise this position description at any time, and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

SALARY:      $90.391.72 - $112,442.42 Annually

To apply please submit resume to hr@msvfl.gov.  Position open until filled.

Miami Shores Village is an Equal Opportunity /ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer. Veterans' preference will be awarded under applicable Florida law.  All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Law.