Inspector / Plans Examiner (Plumbing)

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Brooksville, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 14057A

Department: Development Services

Division: Building Division

Opening Date: 02/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

This position performs skilled inspection and plan review work of commercial and residential construction to secure compliance with the ordinances and codes governing building, plumbing, mechanical, gas, accessibility, or electrical codes.


The Inspector / Plans Examiner position provides a career path for multi-discipline inspector / plans examiner positions.
Placement in pay grades will be dependent upon credentials held by the employee and/or the selected applicant in conjunction with the acquiring position being recruited.

Examples of Duties Conducts field inspections on new commercial and residential construction in progress at each phase of completion.
The inspections will be assigned based on the certifications held by the employee.Performs plan review of commercial and residential construction plans submitted for permitting.Plans daily work route of inspections to effectively and efficiently perform field work.Investigates complaints and reported violations related to building codes, and initiates actions which may include issuing red tags or contacting contractors.Advises owners and contractors on the provisions of the codes and ordinances governing construction and on modifications necessary to meet requirements.Advises owners and contractors on FEMA rules regarding construction in special flood hazard areas.Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications for building code compliance.Maintains constant awareness of construction activity within the assigned work area.
Assures the proper posting of building permits.
Issues red tags for construction projects without building permits.Daily attendance required.
Attendance at department meetings and other meetings assigned by supervisor and other management or administrative staff required.
Emergency Response
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.
Typical Qualifications

Education
High school graduation or equivalent (GED), preferably supplemented with college or vocational training in plumbing installation.

Experience
A minimum of five (5) years' as an inspector, plans examiner, engineer, architect, superintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge.
Must have hands-on experience in the specific trades and/or disciplines required for the position

Must have Standard Certification as Inspector and/or Plans Examiner from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Board of Building Code Administrators and Inspectors, or the ability to obtain a Provisional Certification within (60) days of employment and Standard Certification within one (1) year of issuance of Provisional Certification in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 468, Part XII.
This position requires Standard Certification in the applicable trade(s) designated by the Building Division upon recruitment for the acquiring position.
Qualified applicants will at a minimum currently possess or have ability to secure a Single Trade Plans Examiner credential from the Florida Building Code Administrators & Inspectors Board.

Pay Grade 8 $24.51-$34.32
Single Trade Inspector - Inspector License 1 Trade
Single Trade Plans Examiner - Plans Examiner License 1 Trade

Pay Grade 9 $26.47-$37.07
Multi-Trade Inspector - Inspector License 2 or More Trades
Level I Dual Certified Inspector/PE - Inspector + Plans Exam Same Trade
Multi-Trade Plans Examiner - Plans Examiner License 2 or More Trades
Level 2 Dual Certified Inspector/PE - Inspector License 2 or More Trades + Plans Exam License 1 Trade

Pay Grade 10 $28.59-$40.03
Level 3 Dual Certified Inspector/PE - Plans Examiner License 2 or More Trades + Insp License 1 Trade
Level 4 Dual Certified Inspector/ PE - Plans Examiner License 2 or More Trades + Inspector License 2 or More Trades

Must have and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record as defined by the County's current insurance carrier.

Required Competencies
Knowledge ofthe methods and practices involved in all phases of building constructionpossible faults and defects and corrective proceduresstate, regional, and national construction codes and their application in field inspectionsAbility togain knowledge of local ordinancesgain knowledge of department and county policies, procedures, and practicesgain knowledge of the geography of the Countyread and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications efficiently, and to compare with work in progress during inspectionsuse standard test instruments efficiently, detect defects in construction, and determine the corrective action requiredmake independent technical judgment decisions within existing policy guidelinescreate and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, owners, contractors, and other interested partiescreate and maintain the necessary filing systems for proper internal controlparticipate in procedures and provide technical input to advisory groups Supplemental Information

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate by using vision and hearing skills; sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb ladders, climb on roofs at job sites; operate a vehicle safely and responsibly
Environmental Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor environment, job site conditions, exposure to hazardous conditions.

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Join our team!

Our benefits are designed to enhance your work and life balance, as well as the community we serve.

Hernando County offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, Florida Retirement System (FRS), voluntary deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off plans.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page:

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree
02

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as an electrical inspector, plans examiner, engineer, architect, superintendent, foreman, or competent mechanic in charge?
Yes No
03

Do you possess Standard Certification as Inspector and/or Plans Examiner from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation?
* *Must have the ability to obtain Provisional Certification upon hire and Standard Certification within one (1) year of employment in accordance with F.S.
468.
Yes No
04

Do you have knowledge of the methods and practices involved in all phases of building construction?
Yes No
05

Do you have knowledge of the state, regional, and national construction codes and their application in field inspections?
Yes No
06

Do you have the ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications efficiently, and to compare with work in progress during inspections?
Yes No
07

Do you have the ability to use standard test instruments efficiently, detect defects in construction, and determine the corrective action required?
Yes No
08

Do you have the ability to make independent technical judgment decisions within existing policy guidelines?
Yes No
09

Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License in good standing?
Yes No
Required Question