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At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

As a Combo Building Inspector/Plans Examiner, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted based in Fort Myers Beach, FL. In this role, you will assist or fill-in for the Building Official, perform some plan reviews and inspect buildings and building systems at various stages of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with applicable state and local codes as well as conformance with project conditions; visit premises and provide information and assistance to owners, developers and departments or divisions of the jurisdiction to gain conformance to codes and report findings. Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Performs field inspections of residential and commercial buildings during various stages of construction and remodeling; ensures that structures are being constructed in accordance with approved plans and specifications and in compliance with applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and codes (including, but not limited to, building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and energy codes) to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public

* Conducts periodic field inspections before and during construction, remodeling, or repair; checks the safety of construction and installation practices; inspects the quality of materials and methods of construction for footings and foundations, excavations, wood framing, concrete work, steel erection, lathing, plastering, tile work, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and other construction work; makes final inspections to clear permits

* Interprets codes and regulations; reviews, research, and communicates results in determining applicable codes/ordinances; explains required inspections, construction requirements and construction and repair methods and materials to owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and the public; advises owners on matters related to building permits; investigates and resolves building and related complaints

* May assist with reviewing plans and specifications

* Maintains a variety of files and records related to areas of assignment including permit binders, records of inspections made, and actions taken, and plans; inputs and retrieves information from computer databases; prepares reports, correspondence, and a variety of other written materials as requested

* Reviews plans submitted by architects, engineers, and property owners for compliance with the Florida Building Code.

* Performs the duties of the Building Official in his or her absence and other similar duties as assigned

* Four (4) year's experience in general construction or related field

* Must possess a valid State driver’s license on date of hire

* Must maintain continued certification by the State.

Ideally, here’s what you will also have:

* High School Diploma or GED

* Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or building related field

* Three (3) years of building trade work experience (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and/or structural)

* General knowledge of code application in construction, remodeling, or repair

* Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to building construction and zoning requirements

* Extensive knowledge of the following: building codes and regulations applicable to commercial and residential inspection work; methods and regulations pertinent to mechanical inspection; materials, methods, and regulations pertinent to plumbing inspection; zoning regulations; site drainage and grading; sign code; and the fire code as it applies to building construction

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all safety policies and rules and must be willing to report and/or act on safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Incumbent is expected to meet attendance standards as determined by management. Must be available and willing to work on either a part-time or full-time basis according to the assigned schedule and must be available and willing to work overtime (including daily, weekend and holidays) as determined by management as necessary to meet the business needs.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear; frequently is required to sit, stand, walk and drive an automobile. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel and crouch; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but at customer sites can be moderate. Because of the nature of the work, this job must be performed at company and client sites. Job requires 40% travel.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.