Building Compliance Officer

The Position

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, we provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Dont Stop There. we provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Lets Partner Together and Come Grow with us.

The Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED:
1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years experience as a General Contractor in a supervisory capacity on a variety of structural and related installations supplemented by the following additional qualifications set forth in the Florida Building Code:
2. As required by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), certified as a Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector from the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and meet at least one of the following qualifications:

1. Professional Engineer in the structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline OR

1. Five (5) years construction experience in the structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline, in a supervisory capacity and possess a state certification in their respective discipline. OR

1. Five (5) years construction experience in the structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline and five (5) years experience as a Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector certified by BCAIB and possess a Certificate of Competency in their respective field. OR

1. Seven (7) years construction experience in the structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Contractor OR

1. Ten (10) years experience as a Broward County Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector certified by BCAIB

3. Current Certificate of Competency or Professional License as a General Contractor which must be issued by at least one of the following entities:

• Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Contractor License in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical or Structural
• Broward County Central Examining Board
• Miami Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board
• Florida Board of Professional Engineers

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Contractors License in either Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical discipline
• Must be certified by BORA as an inspector in either Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical discipline
• Valid Drivers License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Relevant inspectors license with the state of Florida (or Provisional license).
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, material and equipment.
• Knowledge of city building and zoning codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering applied to enforcing building regulations and to building maintenance.
• Ability to understand and interpret plans and specifications and detect changes or alterations made to existing structures.
• Knowledge of computer software, i.e., Microsoft Office, and ability to learn Citys permitting software system.
• Considerable knowledge of established and effective methods of investigation.
• Ability to observe and detect unsafe and hazardous conditions in the field as well as observe and recognize other code violations which may affect the health, welfare, and safety of the community; and initiate solutions to a variety of neighborhood problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with contractors, general public and public officials while enforcing building ordinances with firmness and tact.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally, to include writing legally enforceable citations, Notice of Violation, Notice to Appear, and Courtesy Notices in a clear and comprehensive manner.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking as well as demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in working with large amounts of data to analyze information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential.
  Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to compliance, ethics and accountability.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.