JOB
This is an exempt position, which is technical work responsible for the inspection/plan review of building construction, plans, alterations, or repairs for compliance with Florida Building Code, laws and regulations for building and licensing. The employee in this classification involves the review and disposition of applications and plans for building permits to ensure that all such construction meets the required standards of the Florida Building Code, National Fire Protection Association, Americans with Disabilities Act, City of Plantation Ordinance and all related codes as to construction, maintenance, safety and conformance. Work is carried out independently, but employee may receive work orders from the Chief Building Inspector and or the Chief Building Official. Work performance is reviewed by the Chief Structural Inspector and/or the Chief Building Inspector.
Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performs the structural plans review services; coordinates plans review activities in conformance with sound plans review standards; issues inspection reports.
Structural Inspector II shall have the power and duties as may be delegated by the Chief Structural Inspector or Building Director/Building Official.
Prepares reports, performs inspections and investigations as required.
Consults and deals with the general public, department officials, contractors, building owners and associates.
Checks to insure that building plans meet with the City's building requirements.
Performs related work as required and as directed.
Performs inspections of all buildings or structures as to the conformity to conditions of the permit.
Performs inspections, which may require employee to climb ladders or multiple flights of stairs, withstand exposure to heights, and walk on steep inclines, such as roofs.
Enforces building and related City codes.
This position does not have final procurement authority. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This is a designated "Recovery" classification in the City's Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.
