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City of Hollywood, Florida · 3 months ago

Structural Inspector (Full-Time)

Hollywood, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$79K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Hollywood, Florida is seeking a Structural Inspector to join their Building Division, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. The role involves technical inspection work to ensure compliance with building codes and standards, while also engaging with architects and contractors to facilitate building permits and inspections.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with the approved plans as well as City, State and Federal construction and safety standards and codes; Issues building permits

Checks building plans submitted with applications for building permits to determine that such plans meet the requirements of the Building code; makes field inspections when necessary to clarify plans

Inspects building sites and buildings in process of construction for conformance with city buildings and zoning requirements

Confers or corresponds with architects, building owners or contractors concerning questions involved in the checking of plans

Makes recommendations for changes in the ordinances and regulations governing building inspections

Attends seminars and training courses to stay informed on new developments in the related field and to obtain current information of code changes

Must effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation

Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers

Performs related work as required for this position description only

Qualification

Structural Inspector LicenseGeneral Contractor LicenseConstruction ExperienceBuilding CodesInterpretation of PlansProfessional RelationshipsEffective Communication

Required

High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years experience as a General Contractor in a supervisory capacity on a variety of structural and related installations supplemented by the following additional qualifications set forth in the Florida Building Code:

As required by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), certified as a Structural Inspector from the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and meet at least one of the following qualifications:

Engineer in the structural discipline OR

Five (5) years construction experience in the structural discipline in a supervisory capacity and possess a Certificate of General Contractor OR

Five (5) years construction experience in the structural discipline and five (5) years experience as a Structural Inspector certified by BCAIB and possess a Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor OR

Seven (7) years construction experience in the structural discipline and possess a Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor OR

Ten (10) years experience as a Structural Inspector certified by BCAIB

Current Certificate of Competency or Professional License as a General Contractor which must be issued by at least one of the following entities:

Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board

Broward County Central Examining Board

Miami Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board

Florida Board of Professional Engineers

General Contractor License

Structural Inspector License within the State of Florida (or Provisional License)

Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance

Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record

Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

Knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, materials and equipment

Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering applied to enforcing building regulations and to building maintenance

Ability to understand and interpret construction plans and specifications

Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional and cooperative relationships with contractors, city staff, the general public and public officials, and to enforce building ordinances with confidence and tact

Knowledge of city building and zoning codes and related laws and ordinances

Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and the public