Building Inspector

Essential Functions
Inspects new construction for possession of permits; checks for conformity with building code and approved plans and specifications requirements, soil conditions for excavations, set-backs, foundation walls, vents, structural columns and beams; location and lay out of all steel reinforcing; inspects structural steel sections, wood trusses and roof braces, and partitions.

Reviews and checks appropriate permits and conformity to law in all alterations to building or structures including major repairs, additions, and minor repairs

Conducts investigations for possible non-compliance with City Ordinances or other building codes and assists in investigations of violations of the Florida Building Code.

Keeps records of inspections and investigations and prepares reports for the section, as required.

Performs Certificate of Use Inspections and follows up on complaints.

Performs other related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
Must meet the requirements for a Building Inspector as stipulated under the Miami Dade County Code, State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations and applicable Florida Statutes at time of application and be certified by the Miami Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals within one year of appointment into the classification.

A Valid Driver’s License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver’s License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Employees in this classification may be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays and weekends.