Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for supervising all inspectors and plans examination, coordinating and assigning
workloads, and providing training to division staff for compliance with established regulatory
requirements and the life, health, and safety of the public.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manages and oversees staff and plans examination and/or inspections of building construction,
erection, repair, addition, remodeling, demolition, or alteration projects that require permitting
indicating compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, energy,
accessibility, and other construction codes as required by state law or county ordinance.
Encourages and facilitates a positive example for staff under charge regarding discipline, integrity,
accountability, professional development, ethics, knowledge of the codes, dedication to serve, and
mutual respect.
Provides written and oral technical advisement and conveys interpretations in response to
inquiries about building construction issues from the public, staff, and administration.
Supervises, monitors, coordinates, and generates reports for the workloads and duties of staff.
Performs building inspections and/or plans examination as required and assist division staff in
completing daily goals, thresholds, and workloads.
Coordinates inter-related issues with other departments and agencies.
Coordinates training programs for professional development and leadership capabilities of division
staff.
Maintains a program to acknowledge staff performance and both monitors and evaluates
personnel for effectiveness and efficiency.
Communicates with contractors concerning effectiveness of division staff, changes in codes and/or
policies, and suggestions for reducing repeat violations.
Anticipates and solves problems facing the division, staff employees, administration, and
customers  Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other County
employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the unit, employees of other
departments in the County, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in
person or by phone contact.
Implements the organization’s guiding principles and core values.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION
This position is responsible for directly and regularly supervising a relatively large staff with some
indirect supervision. Includes assigning, directing, evaluating, and reviewing work of subordinate
employees. Responsibilities include providing on-the-job training; evaluating job performance;
recommending selection of new staff members, promotions, status changes, and discipline; and
planning, scheduling, and coordinating work operations.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; and five (5) years’ experience in construction, inspection,
and/or plan review; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists
at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.

• Three (3) standard licenses as Plans Examiner and/or Inspector (Building, Electrical,
  Plumbing, or Mechanical) through the State of Florida.
• Building Code Administrator standard license preferred.
• Meets all requirements of Chapter 468, Part XII, Florida Statues for Plan Examiners,
  Inspectors, and Building Code Administrators.