Building Inspector (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing/Structural) at City of Lauderhill, Florida

About the Department

The purpose of this position is to perform technical working inspecting building constructions for compliance with Florida Building Code, under general supervision of the Chief Building Official, or their designee. Employees in this classification are responsible for interpreting and enforcing Federal, State, and Local codes, ordinances and regulations related to either the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural discipline. The position is responsible for performing field inspections of work in progress or completed work, issue notices of violations for non-conformance, and re-inspects when deficiencies are corrected. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Duties

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
 
Inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with applicable City, County, and State code requirements.
 
Ensures that materials are installed and that buildings are built in substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications.
 
Makes inspections on existing building for hazardous conditions; where it is determined that hazardous conditions exist, issues appropriate notices and follows up to insure that the conditions are abated in accordance with the applicable codes and regulations.
 
Makes final inspections; issues warning and stop-work orders as necessary where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials.
 
Testifies in court on code violation cases.
 
Answers telephone inquiries from the public regarding codes and ordinances.
 
Answers questions from citizens, contractors, and builders.
 
Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed.
 
Investigates complaints and takes appropriate action; follows up on same; provides updates to the Chief Building Official or designee.
 
Assists in the review and evaluation of building plans for compliance with all applicable codes.
 
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND 
• Three (3) years of experience in the related discipline (electrical/mechanical/plumbing/structural); AND 
• State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor; AND
• Valid Standard Inspector Certification in appropriate discipline (electrical/mechanical/plumbing/ structural); AND
• Certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as requested by the State of Florida Certification by the State or Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, within one (1) year of hire; AND
• Valid State of Florida driver license.

 
If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.

Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.
  
Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 
Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
  
You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.
 
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview.  Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
 

Other Qualifications

Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle intermittently throughout the work day or work week.

Physical Requirements: The ability to exert heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 50 pounds.

Motor Coordination: The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate office tools, equipment, and machinery; and to handle, sort, and organize documentation.

Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.

Color Discrimination: The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.

Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives

Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.

Data Conception: The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.

Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages; and to interpret numerical data and graphs to create reports and/or develop forecasts.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed with varied exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, fumes, disease, pathogens, and/or traffic hazards).

Apply Now