Building Construction Inspector - Structural or 1&2 Family- Building Department

City of Port St. Lucie

  • Port Saint Lucie, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
POSITION SUMMARYThe City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking .The starting salary range for this position depends on qualifications.Building Construction Inspector I - $32.31
Building Construction Inspector II - $33.92
Building Construction Inspector III - $35.62
Building Construction Inspector IV - $37.40Technical work conducting building inspections to ensure compliance with existing codes, ordinance and statues. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.ESSENTIAL DUTIESThe following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
  • Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
  • Conducts site visits to make building inspections.
  • Confers with contractors to explain corrective action necessary for voluntary compliance.
  • Records and documents all building inspections.
  • Provides information and assistance to the public, contractors or other employees.
  • Keeps supervisors apprised of all building inspection activities.
  • Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from a computer.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEGraduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is required. * Five (5) years' experience in construction, design, or inspections of buildings as a supervisor or contractor, and must possess a minimum of ONE valid building inspector certification or the ability to obtain certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
  • Six (6) years' experience in construction, design, or inspections of buildings as a supervisor or contractor, and must possess minimum of TWO (2) valid building inspector certifications.
  • Seven (7) years' experience in construction, design, or inspections of buildings as a supervisor or contractor, and must possess minimum of THREE (3) valid building inspector certifications.
  • Eight (8) years' experience in construction, design, or inspections of buildings as a supervisor or contractor, and must possess a minimum of FOUR (4) valid building inspector certifications or the One and Two Dwelling Inspector Certification.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of a clean driving record are required. Possession and maintenance of the State of Florida-mandated licensing requirements.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of building construction.
  • Knowledge of building codes.
  • Skill in using standard equipment and testing devices.
  • Skill in correcting correct defects in building constructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
  • Ability to interpret technical designs and blueprints.
  • Ability to enforce building codes.
  • Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
  • Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
  • Ability to stay centered when challenged.
  • Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, uneven or slippery surfaces, stressful situations, vibrations, and is exposed to heights up to 50 feet.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.,12 paid holidays per yearVacation Leave:
1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days:
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per yearSick Time:
FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per monthRetirement Plan:
The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental InsuranceOptional Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Supplemental Life
Legal insuranceThe of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.

City of Port St. Lucie