Overview

Position Title:Building Inspector II

Company:City Of Coral Gables Fl

Location:City of Coral Gables, FL

Job Description:

The City of Coral Gables, Florida, The City Beautiful, a progressive, international, coastal and historic City is seeking a highly qualified professional who is inspired by interesting challenges of an established, but dynamic community for the position of Building Inspector II.  The City has a population of over 51,000 residents, has a vibrant downtown and is home to the University of Miami.  It is proud to be ranked by Forbes.com ninth out of America’s Top 25 Towns to Live Well and America’s sixth most successful walkable suburb by the Wall Street Journal.

Responsibilities:

  • Coral Gables operates under a commission/manager form of government and is well known for its active and involved citizenry. The Building Inspector II perform technical inspection work in the enforcement of the Florida Building Code, City codes and ordinances regulating building construction, alterations, and repairs.
  • Receives assistance from supervisor on new or difficult inspections; however, most field work is done independently and requires knowledge of applicable codes, rules, regulations, and construction methods combined with skill and tact in explaining standards and reasons for compliance to builders, professional engineers, architects and the general public.  Work is subject to periodic checks and inspections.
  • Serves as Chief Building Inspector in his absence.
  • Inspects buildings under construction for compliance with Florida Building Code, State, County and City  code requirements
  • Ensures that buildings are built in compliance with approved plans and specifications.
  • Inspects alteration and repair jobs by checking sites and existing buildings.
  • Maintains records of inspections. Prepares reports, inspections and investigations as required.  Secures evidence in cases of violation. Investigates complaints regarding alleged code violations, determines validity of claims and recommends remedial action.
  • Re-inspects as necessary.
  • Assists and advises architects, engineers, specialty contractors, homeowners and building owners and associates, City officials and the general public.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent and considerable experience in one or more of the building construction trades.
  • A Florida Registered Professional Engineer, Architect, or licensed General Contractor having practiced for at least five years within the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County.
  • A currently certified Building Official, Plans Examiner or Inspector having five years of experience, three years of which are within the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County.