Deputy Building Official – Levy Board Of County Commission Office
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Position: Deputy Building Official – Levy Board Of County Commission Office
Company: Levy Board of County Commissioners
Company: Levy Board of County Commissioners
Job Brief
Position: deputy building officialposition #: 0326area(s): development departmentsalary: $90,000.
Salary Detail
$43.27 an hour
Experience
Work Growth is required
Qualifications
Diploma or GED.
Job Detail
- Plans, assigns, directs and reviews the work of Inspectors and/or Plans Examiners. gives assistance and advice on difficult or unusual problems when necessary.
- Confers with superior on general policies related to departmental policy, special assignments and related matters.
- Assists Permit Technicians (in Building Official absence) in determining type of permits required for specific work to be performed.
- Inspects new construction, alterations, mobile homes or repairs of buildings and other structures to ensure compliance with building codes, ordinances and zoning regulations for the protection of life and property, and the health, safety and general welfare of the public.
- Conducts plan reviews, including blueprints, engineering specifications and sketches accompanying applications for building permits for compliance with building codes and county ordinances.
- Interprets building codes and associated construction regulations to building inspectors, contractors and property owners, and offers solutions to meet the necessary standards for compliance.
- Aids Building Inspectors in the interpretation of construction plans and documents.
- Performs evaluations of existing structures.
- Performs code enforcement for construction without permits.
- Performs code enforcement related to the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program.
- Aids in the enforcement for Construction Industry Licensing Laws.
- Maintains records of daily inspections.
- Assists general public with building code related issues.
- Maintains a good driving record.
- Maintains continuing education credits.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Conforms to the code of conduct as stated in the adopted personal manual.
- Job description requires personal contact with other employees in the office, employees of other county departments, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person, by teleph1or by writ10correspondence.
- This position requires the ability to coordinate data, communicate with people and offer solutions to resolve issues.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation.
- Processes construction files, issues certificates of occupancy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains county equipment in good condition and appearance.
- (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
- SUPERVISION:
- This position has supervisory responsibilities. reports directly to the Building Official. Performs duties directing the department in the absence of the Building Official.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid license issued by the State of Florida under Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, to perform structural plan reviews for residential and commercial structures.
- Licensed as a Residential Inspector, or possesses equivalent licenses issued by the State of Florida under Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, to perform building inspections for all trades of residential construction and certification to examine plans or the ability to obtain provisional immediately upon hire and successfully obtain standard plans examiner within 12 months of hire date and perform inspections for Coastal Construction.
- Five years of departmental experience as Plans Examiner/Building Inspector I.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver license with good driving record.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to see and hear (with or without corrective devices).
- Ability to reach, stand, walk, stoop, climb, and bend.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- EVALUATION
- Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
- Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
- GENERAL INFORMATION:
- FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt
- Worker’s Comp Class Code: 9410
- EEOC Job Category: Officials and Administrators
- EEOC Job Function: Community Development
- EEOP Job Category: Officials/Administrators
- Safety Sensitive: YES
- Safety Category (if applicable): NON-DOT
- Paygrade:
- Complete and return this page with your Employment Application
- 1. Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- · Yes
- · No
- 2. How many years of experience at a journeyman level do you possess?
- · None
- · Less than 5 years
- · 5 or more years
- 3. Do you possess One and Two Family Inspectors License or Standard Inspectors License for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electric Trades?
- · Yes
- · No
- 4. Do you possess a Standard Inspector or Plans Examiner License or have the ability to obtain this licensing within 1(1) year of hiring?
- · Yes
- · No
- 5. Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record OR if you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license prior to employment?
- · Yes
- · No
- 6. Do you understand you must be certified and licensed by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations as a standard or provisional building inspector per Florida State Statute 468, Part XII?
- · Yes
- · No
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $43.27 per hour
- Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
- Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Work Location: In person
