City of Pompano Beach, FL

Works for the Building Official under the direct supervision of the Chief Building Inspector or designee.. Assists the Chief Building Inspector in enforcing the minimum construction standards of the Florida Building Code. Capable of rendering interpretations of the Broward County Amendments, Florida Building Code and adopted policies and procedures in order to ensure the technical provisions of the code are being administered in the best interest of the public to ensure the protection of property, life safety and general welfare.. Performs after-hours and emergency inspections when requested by BSO and PBFD. Capable of navigating through various software solutions applications and hardware equipment to accomplish assigned tasks.. Possession of a valid, appropriate (Class E) driver's license and an acceptable driving record.. Other benefits offered to City employees include: cost of living adjustments (when applicable), tuition reimbursement, tax deferred savings plan, credit union services, direct deposit, sick leave bank, sick leave to vacation conversion, employee assistance program, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA), and a four day work week for certain positions.

field inspector

Salary : $74,430.93 - $104,732.99 Annually Location : Pompano Beach, FL Job Type: Full time Job Number: 2024-032 Department: Building Inspections Opening Date: 02/20/2024 Description Works for the Building Official under the direct supervision of the Chief Building Inspector or designee. Highly responsible technical field inspection work in the enforcement of the local, state and federal regulations. Assists the Chief Building Inspector in enforcing the minimum construction standards of the Florida Building Code. Capable of rendering interpretations of the Broward County Amendments, Florida Building Code and adopted policies and procedures in order to ensure the technical provisions of the code are being administered in the best interest of the public to ensure the protection of property, life safety and general welfare. Performs assigned work, provides technical advice and assistance, and evaluates work associated with a permit to satisfy a violation. Consults with architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors and home owners on building permit applications. Coordinates work schedules with other trade inspectors and with other City departments. Investigates complaints regarding alleged code violations by conducting investigative inspections and issuing corrective notices of violation outlining remedial action. Ensures the Building Mandatory Inspections program is being adhered to. Performs review of approved documents, submitted plans and specifications. Performs mandatory field inspections of new construction and level I through III alterations projects to determine if they have been constructed in accordance with the minimum safety factors and code compliance standards set forth by the Florida Building Code. Advises if a building or structure has met all of the necessary criteria for occupancy. Renders results of inspections for work in progress or completed, either approving, disapproving or issuing a notice of correction when applicable. Investigates complaints regarding alleged code violations, determines the validity of the claims, and recommends remedial action or issues a Notice of Violation. Performs audit inspections of Private Providers and documents progress through the inspection portal. Performs job site safety inspections and ensures new construction projects are adhering to NPDES Best Management Practices. Assists with the development of routine administrative guidelines. Participates in Rapid Impact/Damage Assessment deployments immediately following a wind and/or flood storm event. Performs after-hours and emergency inspections when requested by BSO and PBFD. Capable of navigating through various software solutions applications and hardware equipment to accomplish assigned tasks. Participates in annual inspection of business and government buildings and housing greater than duplexes. Retains certification through mandatory continuing education programs. Performs related work as required. Typical Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency. Certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as outlined in Chapter 2, Section 201.2 (A). Certification by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board as a Standard Inspector within one year of employment. Must be licensed as a Design Professional or Certified Contractor or be able to attain within one year of employment. Must possess five-years combined construction experience. Must also possess a minimum of two-years construction experience in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Possession of a valid, appropriate (Class E) driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Ability to acquire FEMA NIMS certification up to level G-400. Ability to communicate and enforce laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the Florida Building Code with firmness, tact, impartiality and effectively, both orally and in writing with a variety of audiences. Knowledge of all aspects of building construction materials and methods, and of stages in construction when possible violations and defects may most easily be observed and corrected. Knowledge of building standards and codes and related laws and ordinances. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints quickly and accurately, and to compare them with construction in process. Knowledge of mapping and basic engineering principles and plans. Ability to serve in a lead capacity including delegating and reviewing the work of others. Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask in a stressful environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to establish and maintain accurate records. Ability to operate office equipment such as office computers and calculators as well as the automated permit tracking system. Ability to navigate various cloud-based software applications. Possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with others. Active position with the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical abilities include light lifting up to 10 lbs. and occasionally up to 20 lbs. Capable of standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing and pulling when performing field work at construction sites. May be temporarily exposed to noise/odor pollution, poor weather conditions and hazardous job sites. Supplemental Information Work Days/Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Job Status : ( X ) Full time ( ) Part time/temporary Department/Number : Building Inspections/1550 Pay Plan/Grade: 42/29 Position is open until filled. The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to "Do Good". The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identify, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law. The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone. Employees are paid biweekly. The pay range consists of a minimum and maximum salary. Initial appointment is usually made at the minimum salary of the pay range, but a higher salary may be considered for an especially well qualified candidate or to meet unusual needs. Annual merit increases of up to 3% up to the maximum of the pay range are based on fully effective job performance, or above, and are not automatic. Eligible Fire department combat employees receive annual merit increases of up to 4%. Group health insurance is paid for by the City; 100% for full time employees and 50% for eligible dependents. Paid leave includes: Vacation - accrue nine (9) days annually with additional days awarded for longevity; Sick Leave - accrue twelve (12) days annually; Holidays - thirteen (13) days off; Personal Days - two personal days after six months of service. Pension plan: General Employees' Retirement System participation is required for all eligible employees. Each employee contributes a tax deferred deduction of 10% of their salary to the plan and the City contributes a like amount. The defined benefit pension plan is based on the average of the last three base salary years times 3% times years of service. If an employee leaves the employ of the City prior to seven (7) year vesting or retirement, their contribution, with interest, is refundable. Fire pension participants contribute 11.6% and are required to participate in the Pompano Beach Police & Firefighters' Retirement System. Other benefits offered to City employees include: cost of living adjustments (when applicable), tuition reimbursement, tax deferred savings plan, credit union services, direct deposit, sick leave bank, sick leave to vacation conversion, employee assistance program, Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Account (VEBA), and a four day work week for certain positions. Part time employees are not eligible for benefits and benefits may vary depending on bargaining units. 01 Are you certified by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as outlined in Chapter 2, Section 201.2 (A)? 02 Are you certified by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board as a Standard Inspector? 03 Are you licensed as a Design Professional or Certified Contractor? 04 Do you possess five-years combined construction experience? If so, please explain. 05 Do you possess a minimum of two-years construction experience in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone? Required Question

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