Job Description
- Responsible for meeting all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements.
- Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day-to-day functions of the building department.
- Serve as the primary liaison with our clients in this area and is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest level of customer service
- Responsible for attending department and community meetings as required by the client.
- Perform some plan reviews both commercial and residential in all trades.
- Perform inspection support as needed.
- Supervise building department staff.
- Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures
- Client and team management experience in a building department setting
- Have solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exercise initiative and display independent judgment
- Be self-directed and self-motivated
- Inspection and Plan review experience for commercial and residential structures.
- Experience supervising building department staff
- FL Building Official License
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) a plus
Mobility & Movement:
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Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
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Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
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Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).
Vision & Hearing:
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Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
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Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
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Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.
Manual Dexterity:
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Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.
Work Environment:
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Work performed in both office and field settings.
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Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).
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Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.
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