City of Tampa

This is entry-level highly technical inspection work involving enforcement of codes, regulations, and ordinances regarding building construction, related site, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work for residential and commercial projects.  Bargaining unit position.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing highly technical inspections of residential and commercial structures and construction sites to ensure conformance with approved plans and state/municipal codes, regulations, and ordinances. Employees in the class work under the license of the Building Official for a one (1) year period while training and preparing to obtain a minimum of one (1) of five (5) state inspector licenses. Tasks are of more than average difficulty, requiring employees to possess considerable knowledge and expertise in: building construction and related site work; plumbing, electrical and mechanical installations; inspection procedures; and associated codes. Work involves the inspection of residential and commercial buildings which are under construction or being repaired, remodeled or enlarged and is performed during various stages of completion to ensure structural integrity and compliance with building codes and ordinances. An important aspect of this work is prevention of pollution or contamination of water and sewer facilities in order to protect the health of the community being served by these facilities. Employees must exercise extreme caution in performing mechanical inspections because work is conducted in proximity to equipment operating at hazardous high pressures, temperatures, and voltages. Reasonable initiative and independent judgment are required in determining whether changes are needed in plans and in making recommendations to contractors, engineers, architects, etc. Accurate, complete, and current inspection records are maintained to provide supporting documentation, particularly when approval is not given, a violation is determined to exist, or a project plan must be modified. An employee must exercise tact and courtesy when conducting inspections, in the resolution of inspection problems, and in the explanation of code content or its interpretation to the general public, contractors, engineers, builders, and owners. Employees operate lightweight motor vehicles to travel among work locations and perform tasks requiring moderate exertion, including climbing ladders, scaffolds, etc. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed through observation, conferences, and inspection reports submitted.

Performs required inspections of foundations, concrete slabs, beams, pilasters, steel placement, framing, insulation, roofing, and related construction work; performs inspections of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, gas and solar energy equipment and systems as well as site construction (zoning, tree/landscaping, transportation and stormwater features); determines safety of installation, adequacy of capacity, durability of materials, and compliance with code; orders a cease in operations if installations or operations do not conform to applicable codes or if proper licenses and permits are not obtained; conducts final inspection for Florida Residential Code and Land Use Code Compliance prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or completions.

Considerable knowledge of: principles and practices of building design and construction; landscaping, transportation and stormwater methods, practices, and materials; building and site codes, standards and ordinances; building and inspection procedures, practices, and methods.

Ability to lift 40 lbs., mostly standing, walking; combination of indoors and outdoors. Requires some use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor. 

Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school and pursuant to Section 468.609, Florida Statutes four (4) years of experience in building and site construction practices.

Possession of: 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.

Note: Applicants selected for employment must place their Contractor’s License on inactive status with the State immediately upon employment.

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

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.