Chief Structural Inspector

Salary : $108,576.00 Annually
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-081
Department: Building
Opening Date: 03/26/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Under general supervision, provides assistance to the Building Official in the general administration of the Building Division. Assists with the implementation of regulatory requirements pertaining to permitting, plan review, enforcement, scheduling inspections and inspection of projects indicating compliance with construction codes as required by State Law and the Florida Building Code.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain the required records and database entry on all inspections.
• Interprets Building Code and related ordinances for architects, engineers, building owners and contractors and advises steps toward compliance.
• Reviews plans and supervises workload and performance of subordinate building inspectors.
• Maintains contact with Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals for exchange of information regarding code violation cases and appeals.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Building Official.
• Assists in the BSIP (Building Safety Inspection Program) .
• Assists in the planning, coordination, and supervision of Building Division policies, programs, and operations.
• Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

• Graduation from an accredited High School or GED equivalent.
• Must meet the qualifications for Chief Structural Inspector, such person shall be certified as required by the BCAIB as a Standard Plans Examiner and Standard Inspector or be a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested pursuant to Section 104.8 of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals.
• 104.8.1 Such person shall be certified by BORA and shall meet at least one of the following qualifications:
• 104.8.1.1 Be a Standard Plans Examiner appointed as such, for a minimum of one (1) year by an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida and who complies with at least one (1) of the qualifications of Section 104.10.1.1.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Each applicant shall possess a current Certificate of Competency as a G.C. or a Professional Engineer license or Architect registration issued by at least one of the following entities:
  
  • Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.
  • Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades.
  • Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board.
  • Florida Board of Professional Engineers.
  • Department of Business and Professional Regulation as an Architect.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).

Special Requirements

Current Incentives/Benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.
• Schedule: 4 day work week - 10 hours per day (Monday-Thursday)
• Leave:
  • Holidays - 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave - 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave - Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service - 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days - 2 days per year after successfully passing probation.
• Pension/Retirement:
  • Town Sponsored Pension - mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE/INFORMATION:

• Status Updates/Communication: please ensure your email address is valid and you continuously check this account for any status updates from the Department.
• Incomplete fields: all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Required documentation: copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated.
• Driving history: to request a copy of your Florida driving history, visit flhsmv.gov
• Military personnel records: to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov
• E-Verify: Candidates will be required to verify employment by submitting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization.
• Assistance with online application: for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• Additional assistance: for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans' Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans' Preference.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,
01

Please indicate which is the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School or GED
• Associates Degree or Equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Above

02

Do you meet the following:Must meet the qualifications for Chief Structural Inspector, such person shall be certified as required by the BCAIB as a Standard Plans Examiner and Standard Inspector or be a Florida Registered Architect or Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested pursuant to Section 104.8 of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you certified by Broward County Board of Rules and Appeal (BORA)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a current Certificate of Competency as a G.C. or a Professional Engineer license or Architect registration?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a Standard Plans Examiner appointed as such, for a minimum of one (1) year by an AHJ or school board within the State of Florida and who complies with at least one (1) of the qualifications of Section 104.10.1.1?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

07

Have you had a suspended and/or revoked driver's license within the past sixty (60) months (not insurance related)?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the Town of Davie?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you a current Town of Davie employee?

• Yes
• No

10

The hours of work are Monday through Thursday either 7:00am-5:30pm or 7:30am-6:00pm. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?

• Yes
• No

12

If you selected "Yes" to the question above please list the last date you used tobacco products.
Required Question