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Building Inspector II (Structural)

Salary

$33.27 - $40.54 Hourly

Location

200 North Building, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04121-01

Department

Development Services

Division

Code Compliance 15/06101

Opening Date

05/23/2025

Closing Date

6/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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Job Description

The Building Inspector II performs technical work inspecting building construction on-site for compliance with approved plans and applicable city, state and federal codes. Under supervision of the Chief Inspector, this position demonstrates strong time management and self-direction as they perform field inspections of complex development sites, systems, work in progress or completed work, issue notices of violations for non-conformance, and re-inspect when deficiencies are corrected.

A Building Inspector II is sub-classified per trade qualifications as either "Structural", "Electrical", "Plumbing" or "Mechanical". As an essential employee, a Building Inspector II will be required to perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessment or other special work detail. All Inspectors must meet all the education and experience requirements, hold required licensure and certifications, and have additional inspection work experience, all as noted below.

Essential Functions

+ Inspects buildings under construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with applicable city, county, and state code requirements.

+ Ensures that materials are installed, and buildings are constructed in substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications.

+ Performs inspections on existing buildings for hazardous conditions. If hazardous conditions are identified, issues appropriate notices and follows up to ensure that these conditions are addressed in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

+ Conducts final inspections and issues warnings or stop-work orders when construction does not comply with regulations regarding methods or materials.

+ Communicates with and responds to inquiries from members of the public and staff regarding all aspects of applicable code requirements, review and inspection processes, and application comments in a timely and professional manner.

+ Prepares accurate and detailed reports and maintains records of work performed.

+ Applies appropriate regulations and codes with guidance, as necessary, from the Chief Inspector or Building Official.

+ Testifies in court on code violation cases as necessary.

+ Investigates complaints and responds to inquiries by taking appropriate action and following up.

+ Utilizes related business systems, including software related to inspections, plan review, and communication. Demonstrates ability to learn evolving technologies.

+ Participates in division rotation of on-call response for fire-incident inspections as needed.

+ Performs related tasks as required.

If assigned to the Building Recertification Program, essential functions include:

+ Monitors deadlines for submittal of recertification reports.

+ Ensures notices of submittal deadlines are prepared and timely issued.

+ Responds to technical questions regarding the program and its requirements.

+ Respond to complaints regarding building safety.

+ Observing building inspections performed by engineers.

+ Assist with the enforcement of code compliance.

+ Compile data and preparing reports related to Building Recertification Program.

+ Coordinate work with code compliance personnel, building inspectors, planning and zoning personnel, and other City staff.

+ Attends Permitting and Construction Review Boards and Special Magistrate hearings regarding building inspection and code compliance cases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

+ Building construction, building construction materials, and construction methods in at least one area of technical expertise such as structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing fields.

+ City and State building codes and related laws and ordinances.

+ Standard office practices, procedures, software, and equipment.

+ Business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic.

Skilled in:

+ Technical reading comprehension, understanding written sentences, schematics, and paragraphs in work-related documents.

+ Active listening, giving full attention to what others are saying, understanding the points made, asking questions as needed, and avoiding interruptions at inappropriate times.

+ Service orientation, providing support and assistance as needed, ensuring inquiries, concerns, and administrative needs are addressed efficiently and effectively.

+ Time management, efficiently organizing tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and allocating time for duties.

+ Communication, clearly articulating information to non-technical individuals and groups to ensure mutual understanding, resolve differences, refer customers to appropriate resources, and build trust and maintain relationships.

+ Active learning, continually learning and practicing to stay up-to-date with current codes, standards, requirements, and evolving technologies.

Ability to:

+ Detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards that endanger life and property.

+ Read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints of ordinary complexity quickly and accurately and to compare them with construction in process.

+ Read, understand and interpret building codes and to assist in the evaluation of building permit application documents for compliance with those codes.

+ Communicate effectively with building owners, contractors, other city employees and the general public.

+ Build and maintain professional relationships with colleagues, applicants, contractors, and other stakeholders, working collaboratively with department staff, and other departments.

+ Enforce codes and regulations with firmness and tact.

+ Organize and write accurate and detailed reports and to maintain paper and computer-based records.

+ Use a computer, including proficiency with relevant software applications, as well as smartphones, cell phone, iPads, and tablets to efficiently complete tasks and communicate effectively.

+ Respond as needed for inspections outside of normal business hours.

+ Make use of employer provided resources to obtain and/or maintain required certification.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

+ High School degree or equivalent.

+ Five (5) years of experience in one (1) or more of the building construction trades AND [ES1]

+ One (1) year of professional employment as an inspector employed by an agency with building code regulatory authority required. AND

+ Two (2) Standard Inspector Certifications in an appropriate sub-category from the State of Florida OR

+ One (1) Standard Inspector Certification and one (1) certification as a Plan Examiner from the State of Florida

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

+ Possession of a State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor qualified to supervise and perform construction work in one or more of the technical sub-classifications.

+ Current licensure as an Architect or Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

+ Possession of a certification as a Building Code Administrator (BCAIB) from the State of Florida.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS :

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

+ Criminal Background Check

+ Employment Verifications

+ Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check

+ Physical

+ Drug and Alcohol Screen

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Possession of valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Year of ServiceAccrual

0 to 5 full years8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years12 hours per month

15 full years and over14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of servicePercentage

Less than 2 full years0%

2 to 5 full years10%

5 to 10 full years20%

10 full years or more30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability)50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.

Year of ServiceBenefit

5 to 10 full years$600 annually

10 to 15 full years$800 annually

15 full years and over$1,100 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

+ An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.

+ An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.

+ The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.