Town Of Medley- Chief Roofing Inspector/Plans Examiner Building Department

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

Perform responsible, technical work to enforce compliance with national, state, and local building codes, ordinances, and regulations. This includes reviewing construction plans and specifications and inspecting new and existing plumbing installations both in the field and the office.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This position is classified as Part Time nonexempt and reports directly to the Building Official.

The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner has no supervisory responsibility.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

· Maintains excellent public relations

· Creates a culture of respect and trust with contractors and property owners

· Answers telephones and returns calls in a timely manner

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPOSABILITIES:

· Reviews complex plans to ascertain compliance with land use codes, Town of Medley building codes and state and federal regulations regarding flood plain construction

· Research codes for unusual and or unique installations to ensure compliance

· Drafts correspondence explaining why permit application is deemed non-compliant

· Files new and completed plans

· Works with homeowners, contractors and architects in obtaining compliance

· Maintains up-to-date education on trends and changes to methods and materials, regulations and codes relative to construction and inspections

· Inspects new and existing construction projects and applicable trade work to ensure compliance with approved plans and building, construction, fire codes and zoning

· Identifies codes violations, issues correction notices and stop work orders

· Keeps daily logs and prepares reports on inspection activities

EDUCATION AND CALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma

· Minimum of seven years in construction requiring plans examination

· Possession of required licensures and certifications as required by the State of Florida

· Licensure as a standard inspector per F. S. 468 in the building category

· Valid Certificate of Competency, minimum 5 years as Master Roofing from Miami Dade County, Broward County or Fla Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

· Must obtain Chief Roofing Inspector Certification from Miami Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA)

· Knowledge of TPO, modified bitumen, and tile roofing systems.

· Experience reading blueprints and roofing plans.

· Familiarity with Miami-Dade County NOA (Notice of Acceptance) products.

REQUIRE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:

· Proven knowledge of building codes (Florida Building Code), land use (Land Development Code), City ordinances and constraints involving flood plain construction

· Knowledge of construction techniques and materials

· Skill at reading and interpreting construction documents

· Proven skills in providing excellent customer service

· Effective communicator, verbally and in writing

· Proven self-sufficiency with an ability to organize and prioritize a continuous workload

· Excellent time management skills

· Minimum 2 years of roofing experience (Florida experience preferred).

· Familiarity with local permitting processes and high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) requirements.

· Ability to work in extreme heat and at heights.

· Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation.

· Ability to pass background check and drug screening (if required).

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

· Ability to climb up to rooftops, crawl, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch

· Ability to lift and/or move items that weigh more than 50 pounds

· Excellent vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 28 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person