Building Inspection Supervisor

BUILDING DIVISION  - Building Inspections Supervisor 
Exempt
Paygrade 24
$78,062.40 - $117,062.40 annually

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

MAJOR FUNCTIONS
The Building Inspections Supervisor oversees the team of Building Inspectors who are tasked with inspecting development projects, in accordance with relevant state and local codes, standards, approved plans, and manufacturer specifications and requirements. He or she assigns work, provides direction, trains, and evaluates the County’s building inspectors.
 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Technical Abilities

• Monitors field inspections and re-inspections, if necessary, in accordance with county procedures and the adopted codes and standard in licensed disciplines.
• Provides in-field assistance to inspectors on challenging issues.
• Interprets and enforces the Florida Building Code and other relevant codes and ordinances.
• Stays abreast of changes to the Florida Building Code and other relevant codes and ordinances and ensures the inspectors are aware of any such changes.
• Ensures that all necessary plan revisions are approved prior to inspection approval.
• Knowledge of all applicable technologies utilized within the Division. 

Customer Relations

• Professionally and effectively communicates with property owners and contractors about inspection findings.
• Routinely works with customers to get violations corrected or to determine code compliance.
• Regularly communicates with plans examiners, other county divisions, and external agencies to provide coordinated responses to customers.

Other Duties

• Monitors inspection schedules to ensure inspections are performed in a timely manner.
• Maintains inspection checklists and updates as needed.
• Assists with the development and tracking of performance measures, goals, and strategies.
• May be required to provide damage assessment assistance to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during times of emergency.
• Provides or arranges training for staff as needed.
• May act as the Building Official in his or her absence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of construction codes, standards, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in building construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to supervise, lead, and direct employees.
• Ability to exercise high level of judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to recognize acceptable compliance alternatives and to prioritize code requirements.
• Ability to perform in all weather and environmental conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with external and internal customers.
• Ability to use mobile office equipment such as cell phones, laptops, mobile printers, GPS equipment, and Wi-Fi enabling software.
• Ability to use basic computer software, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn specialized software related to electronic permitting, plans review, and inspections.
• Ability to perform job effectively and efficiently during times of high volume construction activity.
• Ability to see colors, hear sounds at a normal level, and perform tasks that require eye and hand coordination.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and complete forms accurately.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the building construction profession or trades, and five (5) years as a construction inspector.

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a valid Florida Driver’s license at the time of employment for this position.

MANDATORY CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE 

Must possess a standard license as a Building Code Administrator from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

Must possess four (4) of the following standard Inspectors licenses in the following trades: Building, Commercial Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Residential from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Failure to maintain all mandatory licenses may be cause for termination.

A Plans Reviewer license may be substituted in lieu of one (1) of the building inspector license requirements. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Plans Reviewer Licenses. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND BENEFITS 

All Polk County employees are eligible to participate in the benefits package, which includes health, vision, dental, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, pension, and deferred compensation plans.

In addition, the Building Inspections Supervisor also receives a County-issued vehicle for travel to and from job sites, cell phone, laptop, membership in appropriate professional organizations, reimbursement for trade certifications, and registration for training, workshops, and continuing education courses.

This position is exempt and is therefore not eligible for overtime.

Travel is limited to within the County unless employee is attending out-of-county training or workshops.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position shall be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.