SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
Apply NowCompany: City of Miami, FL
Location: Miami, FL 33186
Description:
Salary: $87,134.74 - $181,146.78 Annually
Location : City of Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2103-20250310-SUPP
Department: Building
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
THIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT FROM THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT. IF YOU WERE DEEMED ELIGIBLE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY. APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.
This is highly skilled inspections, enforcement and supervisory work in the examination, review, analysis, approval and/or disapproval of plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code, Miami Dade County Code and other applicable codes and regulations as it relates to building plans examining.
An employee in the classification shall perform evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, blueprints, workmanship, and other specifications for conformity to legally established requirements as a building and/or structural plans examiner. An employee is this classification works in an office reviewing a variety of blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, plans and permit applications, interacting directly with the public and may serve as a supervisor of a group of Building Inspectors. An incumbent is responsible for conducting field inspections and may also function as the Chief Inspector during his/her absences, as assigned by the Department Director or designee. This position is supervised by the Section Chief or higher level Administrator.
Essential Functions
Examines plans, blueprints, tracings, sketches and specifications prior to issuance of building permitsor proposed building construction.
Approves and/or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with codes and other regulatory requirements and discusses disapproved items with architects, engineers, contractors and/ or owner builders to obtain plan changes necessary for approval.
Supervises and assists in the inspection of new construction, remodeling, repairs and condemnation, for possession of permits and for compliancewith the Building Codes.
Interprets codes and ordinance requirements and assists other inspectors in preparing and presenting cases in court.
Responds to inquiries regarding procedures on walk-through or drop-off plan systems, code interpretation and building design criteria.
Reviews roofing applications for compliance with the code; performs roofing inspections and enforces roofing protocols.
General office supervision may be exercised, as designated (i.e. reviews daily attendance and inspection reports and assigns inspections, as required).
Conducts field inspections; and enforces FEMA regulations.
Functions as the acting Chief Inspector during his/her absences, as assigned by Department Director or designee.
Performs other related work, as required.
Minimum Requirements
Must meet the requirements for a Building Inspector and aBuilding Plans Examiner as stipulated under the Miami Dade County Code, State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, and applicable Florida Statutes and be certified by the Miami Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals within one year of appointment into the classification.
A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintain valid through employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees in this classification may be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays and weekends.
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
Must be able to be certified by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals and shall be one of the following:
(1) Possess a current Florida Professional Engineer license and has practiced for at least five years after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification;
or
(2) Possess a current Florida Registered Architect license and has practiced for at least five years after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification
or
(3) Possess a current certification as a General Contractor issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board with five years experience after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification
or
(4) Possess a current General Contractor Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board with five years' experience after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification.
AND
A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida (Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3:
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
01
Have you attached and uploaded required proof of certification as a Building Inspector and Building Plans Examiner (Front and Back) or Licensure as a State of Florida Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or General Contractor as stipulated under Chapter 8 of the Miami-Dade County Code, as applicable, please view the following link to Chapter 8 https://www.miamidade.gov/building/library/guidelines/code-chapter-8.pdf. If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
02
Have you attached a copy of your valid driver's (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E license? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.Please be advised that prior to appointment, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment in this capacity.
03
If applicable, to receive Veteran's Preference, have you attached and uploaded all final DD-214 forms, (either "Member #2" or "Member #4"), and ALL DOD letters of disability determination to this application?
04
I understand that my employment application will be deemed ineligible unless the required supporting documentation is scanned, uploaded and attached to the electronic application at the same exact time of submission.
05
I understand that I will not be able to submit the required documentation after the recruitment closing date.
06
Please be aware that an application which does not indicate on its face that the applicant possesses the minimum qualifications required and submit the required documentation for the position will fail the eligibility screening.
Required Question
Location : City of Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2103-20250310-SUPP
Department: Building
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/21/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
THIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL RECRUITMENT FROM THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT. IF YOU WERE DEEMED ELIGIBLE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY. APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.
This is highly skilled inspections, enforcement and supervisory work in the examination, review, analysis, approval and/or disapproval of plans to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code, Miami Dade County Code and other applicable codes and regulations as it relates to building plans examining.
An employee in the classification shall perform evaluation work involving the application of skilled technical knowledge and judgment in examining plans, blueprints, workmanship, and other specifications for conformity to legally established requirements as a building and/or structural plans examiner. An employee is this classification works in an office reviewing a variety of blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, plans and permit applications, interacting directly with the public and may serve as a supervisor of a group of Building Inspectors. An incumbent is responsible for conducting field inspections and may also function as the Chief Inspector during his/her absences, as assigned by the Department Director or designee. This position is supervised by the Section Chief or higher level Administrator.
Essential Functions
Examines plans, blueprints, tracings, sketches and specifications prior to issuance of building permitsor proposed building construction.
Approves and/or disapproves proposed plans in accordance with codes and other regulatory requirements and discusses disapproved items with architects, engineers, contractors and/ or owner builders to obtain plan changes necessary for approval.
Supervises and assists in the inspection of new construction, remodeling, repairs and condemnation, for possession of permits and for compliancewith the Building Codes.
Interprets codes and ordinance requirements and assists other inspectors in preparing and presenting cases in court.
Responds to inquiries regarding procedures on walk-through or drop-off plan systems, code interpretation and building design criteria.
Reviews roofing applications for compliance with the code; performs roofing inspections and enforces roofing protocols.
General office supervision may be exercised, as designated (i.e. reviews daily attendance and inspection reports and assigns inspections, as required).
Conducts field inspections; and enforces FEMA regulations.
Functions as the acting Chief Inspector during his/her absences, as assigned by Department Director or designee.
Performs other related work, as required.
Minimum Requirements
Must meet the requirements for a Building Inspector and aBuilding Plans Examiner as stipulated under the Miami Dade County Code, State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, and applicable Florida Statutes and be certified by the Miami Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals within one year of appointment into the classification.
A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintain valid through employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Employees in this classification may be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays and weekends.
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
Must be able to be certified by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals and shall be one of the following:
(1) Possess a current Florida Professional Engineer license and has practiced for at least five years after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification;
or
(2) Possess a current Florida Registered Architect license and has practiced for at least five years after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification
or
(3) Possess a current certification as a General Contractor issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board with five years experience after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification
or
(4) Possess a current General Contractor Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board with five years' experience after licensure with not less than two years in the HVHZ or, in lieu of the HVHZ experience, has completed an eight hour HVHZ training course approved by the Board of Rules and Appeals before certification.
AND
A valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida (Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3:
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Comprehensive Vision
- Pre-Paid Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, (eligible for enrollment after completing 90-day waiting period)
- Paid Leave (Vacation, Ill time, holidays, bereavement)
- Life Insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement
01
Have you attached and uploaded required proof of certification as a Building Inspector and Building Plans Examiner (Front and Back) or Licensure as a State of Florida Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or General Contractor as stipulated under Chapter 8 of the Miami-Dade County Code, as applicable, please view the following link to Chapter 8 https://www.miamidade.gov/building/library/guidelines/code-chapter-8.pdf. If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
- Yes
- No
02
Have you attached a copy of your valid driver's (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E license? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.Please be advised that prior to appointment, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment in this capacity.
- Yes
- No
03
If applicable, to receive Veteran's Preference, have you attached and uploaded all final DD-214 forms, (either "Member #2" or "Member #4"), and ALL DOD letters of disability determination to this application?
- Yes
- No
04
I understand that my employment application will be deemed ineligible unless the required supporting documentation is scanned, uploaded and attached to the electronic application at the same exact time of submission.
- Yes
- No
05
I understand that I will not be able to submit the required documentation after the recruitment closing date.
- Yes
- No
06
Please be aware that an application which does not indicate on its face that the applicant possesses the minimum qualifications required and submit the required documentation for the position will fail the eligibility screening.
- Yes, I understand that I must sufficiently detail my work experience on my application and submit the required documentation to show that I meet the minimum qualifications or risk being disqualified.
Required Question