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Government Jobs lists this Assistant Building Official (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUILDING) opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job TitleBuilding OfficialJob DescriptionThis classification involves the technical, administrative, and supervisory work to enforce the Florida Building Code and related regulations within the City. An employee in this position assists the Building Official in assigned duties; directs and oversees the City building permit and inspection programs; maintains standards of operations within legal requirements; assists in inspections; oversees complaints and related investigations; and prepares information for legal proceedings. This position also attends various assigned Boards, recommends code revisions, and helps form policies and procedures for assigned area.Essential Job FunctionsCoordinates the enforcement of the Florida Building Code; confers with staff members on work problems; and occasionally accompanies staff in the field to review unusual problems and to give general assistance.Assists in supervising approval of applications for building permits; confers or corresponds with architects, building owners, contractors, and residents concerning questions involved in the enforcement process.Assists in supervising the activities involved in building plans examination, on-site inspections of work in progress, final approvals, or the remedial procedure for disapprovals.Assists in supervising employees engaged in the inspection of buildings in the process of construction, alteration, or modification for compliance with the building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and zoning codes and regulations for conformity with approved plans and permits.Discusses building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing problems with builders, architects, contractors, engineers and others; examines plans, sketches, and specifications for adherence to established codes and requirements; personally investigates corrective action; maintains records; and compiles data relating to inspection programs.Coordinates City inspection section with county and state agencies as needed.Participates in the activities of various assigned boards and commissions dealing with matters relating to the Florida Building Code; makes recommendations for changes in ordinances and regulations relative to construction.Assists in the formulation of written procedures for the building plan review and inspection sections.Recommends code revisions as necessary; investigates complaints and offers resolutions; and trains and coordinates Plans Examiners and Inspectors in the enforcement of the adopted codes and regulations.Oversees the investigation of complaints, issuance of violation notices and preparation of evidence in filing complaints for judicial proceedings.Provides direction concerning difficult work problems; ensures effective use of resources and cost containment measures.Maintains effective relationships with municipal and outside agencies.Serves as the Building Official in absence of the Building Official.Performs related work as required.RequirementsGraduation from an accredited high school/vocational school or G.E.D. equivalency diploma. Such person shall be certified by Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications: Florida Registered Architect or Professional Engineer having practiced for at least seven (7) years, a minimum of five (5) years shall have been within the jurisdiction of the HVHZ; or Ten (10) years combined experience as a Master Electrician, Electrical Contractor, General Contractor, Master Mechanical, Mechanical Contractor Class A Air Conditioning Contractor, Master Plumber, Plumbing Contractor, Chief Inspector, Standard Plans Examiner or Standard Inspector appointed by an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or school board within the State of Florida. A minimum of five (5) years shall have been within the jurisdiction of the HVHZ. Broad experience in building, trades, or inspection work including a reasonable amount of supervisory experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel desired.Necessary Special QualificationsThe ability to be certified as an Assistant Building Official by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals per requirements of the Florida Building Code for the City of Sunrise. Possession of valid driver's license with acceptable driving record. Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.Physical RequirementsMust have sufficient strength and agility to permit some lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching and climbing steps or ladders. Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time required. Ability to occasionally require to sit, climb or balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to operate a City issued motor vehicle, raising objects from lower to higher positions or moving horizontally from position-to-position.Work EnvironmentWork is performed primarily in a standard office environment; however, the position may also require field visits within various locations within the City. Work hours may vary as operations required and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Some duties may require exposure to adverse conditions including but not limited to: varying temperature; inclement weather and/or other adverse environmental conditions.SensoryThe ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established time frames. It also requires interaction with employees from all City departments/divisions and the public.
Worksite address
miami, FL, 33233, US
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