Building Inspector I, II, III, IV OR Building Inspector Technician

POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED Building Inspector Technician:

$50,104.74 Under general supervision, the Building Inspector Technician performs general technical work in the enforcement of building related codes, laws, and ordinances regulating building construction and related structures within the City.

Building Inspector I:

$60,902.64 Under general direction, the Building Construction Inspector I performs skilled inspection of building construction, repair, or alteration. Inspects for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, energy, or accessibility codes, and the City of Clearwater Community Development Code.

Candidate Hiring Rate by License Level

Bldg. Insp. I: (1) license —

$60,902.64

Bldg. Insp. II: (2) licenses —

$63,947.86

Bldg. Insp. III: (3) licenses —

$67,145.17

Bldg. Insp. IV: (4) licenses —

$70,502.53

Duties and Responsibilities

Schedules, performs, and completes inspections of buildings and other structures; inspects and determines compliance of all building construction including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, accessibility, energy, and permitting.

Sorts, organizes, and processes inspection request tickets; schedules time frames for inspections, contacts contractors and owners, and facilitates completion of the inspection.

Travels to various inspections to review, evaluate, and assess work for compliance with building construction standards; ensures conformity with approved plans and permits.

Identifies and determines non‑compliant work; notes discrepancies to ensure that all violations are identified, addressed, and resolved in a timely and professional manner.

Provides education, assistance, and direction for property owners and agencies; delivers technical expertise and impartiality when dealing with contractors, engineers, architects, designers, plan reviewers, and other inspectors.

Trains, educates, and leads other inspectors; provides expertise and direction for various inspection concerns or questions.

Advises and confers with building contractors, engineers, architects, owners, and others regarding building construction and ordinances; communicates effectively and professionally providing advice and direction regarding building and related concerns.

Ensures the completion of detailed, professional, and accurate inspection reports; develops, updates, and maintains various documents and reports monitoring the construction projects within the city; ensures daily work is completed.

Conducts damage assessments.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

Building Inspector Technician:

A valid State driver’s license is required.

A valid provisional license as recognized by the State of Florida (61G19‑6.012, Florida Administrative Code) within 6 months period with conversion to valid standard inspector license within one (1) year.

Building Construction Inspector I:

A valid State driver’s license is required.

A valid Standard Inspector license issued by the State of Florida in one (1) of the following areas:

Residential

Building

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Must maintain the related continuing education as required by State of Florida.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and work experience that meets Chapter 468, Florida Statutes to obtain and maintain a Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) inspection license; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information Knowledge of –

Methods and materials involved in building construction and of standard building testing devices

Construction plans, blueprints, and schematics

Regulations governing building construction and all safety elements

Personnel direction, management, and training

Code compliance relating to construction practices

City ordinances and programs

Computer software systems and programs

General office policies and procedures

Computers and general office equipment

Skill in –

Engaging with customers, contractors, and inspectors

Interpreting and enforcing codes and ordinances

Reading and interpreting building construction plans and specifications

Performing inspections on construction sites and enforcing specifications

Scheduling, reviewing and evaluating inspection work

Maintaining files and documents

Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Operating a computer, tablet, cell phone, and related software

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