This position involves technical work in the structural inspection of roofing systems for compliance with the Florida Building Code.
Incumbents in this role are responsible for conducting technical field inspections of all roofing permit categories, including new and existing roofing installations, to ensure that facilities meet code requirements.
Responsibilities also include inspecting constructions throughout their progress and upon completion, advising contractors on necessary changes, engaging in routine and periodic patrols to detect violations, issuing violation notices, investigating complaints of defective installations, and approving completed work by signing permits for final County acceptance. Additional duties include providing information to contractors and the public and assisting in the resolution of their disagreements. Supervision is received from a technical supervisor who reviews work for conformance with established departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
Applicants must provide proof of certification for five years; however, a current certificate is not required. Must present a Driver license during the interview selection process. All applicants must be eligible for certification by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals as specified in Chapter 8 of the Code of Miami-Dade County and the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board as specified in Chapter 468, Florida Statutes. Certificate must be in good standing with Miami-Dade County's Contractor Licensing and Enforcement Section and/or the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation with no pending complaints. All applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to extensive background screening. Applicants holding an active certificate will be required to inactivate their certificate at their own expense upon employment. This position is exempt from Miami-Dade County residence requirements (Section 2-11.17 of the Code of Miami-Dade County) for Broward County residents only.
