JOB Working in the City’s Building Department, performs technical field work inspecting and enforcing the state adopted Florida Building Codes for Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical, as well as City ordinances and related regulations. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES •Reads plans and specifications
- Interprets drawings and setbacks and inspects construction for compliance with the approved plans, specifications, City regulations, and state adopted construction codes
- Inspects footers, slabs, beams, columns, framing, roofing, insulation, masonry work, landscaping, parking and drainage areas to evaluate compliance with building codes and specifications
- Inspects soil lines, pipe sizes, locations of fixtures, water supply lines and materials, waste lines, vents, shut offs and sewer connections to ensure compliance with plumbing codes and specifications. Inspects grounding, wiring, conduit installation, equipment installation, device installation, etc., to evaluate compliance with electrical codes and specifications.
- Performs final inspections of swimming pools, manufactured homes, signs, and other properties to evaluate code compliance
- Conducts code enforcement inspections as required to ensure City code compliance
- Communicates official programs, policies, and procedures to the general public
- Interprets codes and changes to contractors and homeowners
- Operates a City vehicle to travel to various locations to perform work
- Prepares oral and written reports related to assigned work.
- Other essential functions required as needed
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job involves inside and outside work and is exposed to all weather conditions. Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to perform the job functions in the work environment.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned.
All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared.
As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.
