Construction Inspector Specialist

7 days ago


Tampa, Florida, United States City of Tampa Florida Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Inspector Specialist to join our team at the City of Tampa Florida. As a key member of our department, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes, regulations, and ordinances related to construction projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform technical inspections of residential and commercial structures and construction sites to ensure conformance with approved plans and state/municipal codes, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Enforce applicable codes and ordinances with firmness, impartiality, and tact.
  • Conduct inspections to ascertain compliance with flood control ordinances.
  • Evaluate type, condition, life expectancy of trees and conflict with utilities and structures for possible removal or corrective action.
  • Inspect construction sites for tree protection, evaluates proper root pruning.
  • Interpret plans and inspect site for quality and quantity of planted materials for residential and commercial construction projects.
  • Conduct compliance inspections for driveway aprons, curbing, sidewalks.
  • Ensure barricades and safety signage are properly located.
  • Inspect on-site culverts, control structures, headwalls, pipe tie-ins, mitered end sections, retention ponds, infiltration systems, vaults, installation of underground stormwater pipe, inlets, and manholes for commercial and residential construction projects.
  • Safeguards Environmental Protection Code (EPC) protected wetlands by assuring installation and maintenance of silt barriers along jurisdictional wetland lines.
  • Ensures correct size and location, spacing, and placement of wall forms.
  • Investigates complaints regarding code and permit violations and faulty work.
  • Determines if a violation or hazard exists.
  • Notifies owners or contractor that corrective action must be taken.
  • Issues citations and presents complaint cases to judicial boards as necessary.
  • Ensures completion of corrective action.
  • Researches and organizes files.
  • Extracts data from reports.
  • Maintains inspection records.
  • Prepares inspection reports as well as completes time sheets.
  • Performs mathematical calculations for work projects.
  • Reads and interprets plans and specifications to facilitate proper construction methods.
  • Examines construction documents to determine conformity with applicable building and related regulations.
  • Contacts developers to obtain required documentation.
  • Identifies hazardous conditions or accident potential to facilitate prevention and/or correction.
  • Conducts equipment inspections for adherence to safety standards.
  • Checks all emergency repairs and decides what action should be taken.
  • Performs damage assessment and habitability inspections of both commercial and residential buildings as part of the City's emergency response and recovery responsibilities.
  • Interprets codes and regulations for, consults with, and advises engineers, architects, contractors, builders, owners, and other concerned parties, both orally and in writing.
  • Interprets and summarizes regulatory agency requirements and recommends appropriate action.
  • Keeps others abreast of changes to content and interpretation of codes for proper enforcement.
  • Participates in meetings, public workshops, and seminars to gather, present, and distribute information.
  • Evaluates various water and gas meters and notifies companies of malfunctions and necessary repairs.
  • Coordinates work with Wastewater and Water Departments to ensure proper connection to city facilities.
  • Coordinates installation of wells and septic tanks with Southwest Florida Water Management District and Hillsborough County Health Department.
  • Operates and maintains portable computer/printer and photographic equipment as part of mobile data system.
  • Inputs permit, plans and inspection data, utilizes email and internet programs, and utilizes word processing, mapping and other application software.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school.
  • Pursuant to Section, Florida Statutes four (4) years of experience in building and site construction practices.
  • Valid Florida driver's license.
  • For higher levels, preferred qualifications include two (2) years college level course work in construction, engineering, architecture or related field.
  • One (1) year of experience in application of municipal and state codes, laws, rules and regulations.
  • Possession of All Levels A valid Florida driver's license.
  • Must obtain one (1) Florida Standard Inspector License (Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or One & Two Family Dwelling - FS 468) within one (1) year of employment.
  • Site Inspectors must obtain the Florida Floodplain Managers Certification within one (1) year of employment.
Working Conditions

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.



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