County of Volusia
Building Inspector - Building & Zoning
SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION
Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
18-00002
DEPARTMENT
Growth and Resource Management
DIVISION
Building & Zoning
OPENING DATE
01/05/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
Depends on Qualifications
LOCATION
Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
18-00002
DEPARTMENT
Growth and Resource Management
DIVISION
Building & Zoning
OPENING DATE
01/05/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Major Functions
- The County of Volusia is seeking a certified Building Inspector. This position will be located throughout the county and will be responsible for technical work consisting of field inspections during construction, alteration, or repair on all types of structures to enforce Code and Ordinance compliance. This will include building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections. The ideal applicant will have multiple Florida state certifications (e.g., Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) or certified in 1 & 2 family dwelling.
NOTE: The County offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:- Health Insurance
- Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Onsite/Wellness/Fitness Center
Illustrative Duties
- (NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Performs field inspections on buildings and other structures during the course of installation, erection, alteration, repair, or throughout construction to determine conformity of entire structure with prior approved plans, and compliance with all pertinent Codes and Ordinances.
- Determines, during field inspections, whether required permits have been issued, and that required tests and documentation are adequate.
- Calls for additional testing and proper documentation as necessary to ensure structural safety.
- Performs final inspection on permitted structures to determine compliance with applicable County codes prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
- Communicates with the public and answers technical questions or refers customer to the proper agency/person.
- Ensures contractors are properly licensed during field inspections and investigates complaints of activity by unlicensed contractors.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
*Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
*A candidate for this position must meet Level I requirements and obtain Standard Certification within 18 months of employment.
LEVEL I
Possession of a minimum of one Standard Inspectors Certificate OR at least five (5) years of experience as/or under a registered or state-certified general, building, or residential contractor to qualify for a Provisional Certificate (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, or Electrical) with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609.
LEVEL II
Possession of multiple (3 or more) certifications for Residential Inspections, limited (less than 3) certifications for Commercial, per Florida Statute 468.609.
LEVEL III
Possession of multiple (3 or more) certifications for Residential and Commercial Inspections or equivalent, per Florida Statute 468.609.
CAREER INCENTIVE PAY: The candidate may receive a maximum incentive base pay of $4,500.00 for acquiring/possessing the standard state certifications. Copies of the certifications must be provided.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
- Able to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions.
- Able to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications.
- Able to apply codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
- Able to maintain records and to prepare and submit reports.
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, engineers, architects, suppliers and the general public.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Able to work under stressful conditions.
- Able to interact effectively with others.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA Requirements:
Physical Demands: Light work, which may require walking or standing to a significant degree. May be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, finger; talk by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; hear by perceiving nature of sounds by ear; see impressions through the eyes. Major visual functions are acuity, far and near, field of vision, and accommodation. Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle.
Mental Demands: Mathematical ability dealing with geometry, algebra and shop math. Reading technical and legal statutes, manuals, procedures, literature related to field of expertise; maps, layouts, plans and blueprints; memos, reports, abstracts and summaries. Writing clearly and concisely relaying information, data, details and opinions. Speaking extemporaneously on variety of subjects.
Environmental Demands: Both inside and outside work. Exposure to inclement weather including rain, heat, humidity, cold. Limited exposure to dust, fumes, odors, noise.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
- Employer
- County of Volusia
- Phone
-
386-736-5951
- Website
- http://www.volusia.org/humanresources
- Address
-
230 North Woodland Blvd Suite 262
DeLand, Florida, 32720
- Employer
- County of Volusia
- Phone
- 386-736-5951
- Website
- http://www.volusia.org/humanresources
- Address
-
230 North Woodland Blvd Suite 262
DeLand, Florida, 32720
- Building Inspector - Building & Zoning Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license?
- * QUESTION 3
- If you answered no to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you possess a minimum of one Standard Inspectors Certificate or the ability to qualify for a Provisional Certificate with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609?
- * QUESTION 5
- Select all the Standard Inspector Certifications that you currently possess.
- * QUESTION 6
- Do you have at least five (5) years of experience as/or under a registered or state-certified general, building, or residential contractor to qualify for a Provisional Certificate with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609?
- * QUESTION 7
- If you qualify for a Provisional Certificate with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, per Florida Statute 468.609; please state how you meet those requirements. If not applicable please state N/A.
- * QUESTION 8
- Where did you hear about this position?
- * QUESTION 9
- If you answered "other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source. Otherwise please indicate N/A.
- * Required Question