Class
Code: 05423
CHIEF BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR
NATURE OF WORK
This is responsible supervisory and
administrative work in planning, organizing, and directing inspections and code
enforcement work of the Florida Building Code and related regulations.
Work involves the responsibility for
administering various programs for the inspection of buildings and their
appurtenances, structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations to
insure adherence to the Florida Building Code, and applicable standards of
construction, maintenance, safety, and environmental protection. Supervision is exercised over a staff of
technical employees. Work is performed
under administrative direction, and is reviewed through conferences and
reports.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from a
Building Code Inspector by the supervisory responsibilities over a staff of
technical employees, and by the responsibility for independent operating
decisions based on experience and knowledge of operations.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Plans, organizes, and supervises structural,
electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspectional programs and activities.
Directs the work of subordinates engaged in
the following activities: structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical and
related building construction inspections or code enforcement modifications;
confers with inspectors on work problems; occasionally accompanies inspectors
to review unusual problems and to provide assistance.
Supervises and participates in the checking
of building plans and engineering calculations; interprets policies, governing
codes, and regulations to employees.
Confers or corresponds with architects,
building owners, the general public, and contractors concerning questions about
structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes and regulations;
recommends changes in codes and regulations.
Prepares or directs the preparation of
complaints for legal action against violators of building codes and related
regulations.
Supervises the preparation
and maintenance of necessary records and reports.
Attends meetings and
conferences concerned with code enforcement.
Performs related work as
required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of
national and local structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical codes and
regulations as requested by assignment.
Thorough knowledge of the
major types of building construction, materials, and equipment, and of the
stages in construction when possible defects in the structural, electrical,
plumbing, or mechanical installations may be most easily observed and
corrected.
Considerable knowledge of
modern developments, current literature, and sources of information in the
field of construction, inspection, and code enforcement.
Ability to understand and interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, and specifications.
Ability to coordinate and
supervise the work of a group of technical and clerical personnel in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale.
Ability to present ideas
clearly, orally and in writing.
Ability to enforce codes
and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
Ability to serve the public
and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter
and spirit of
Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and
appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or
sexual orientation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from high school;
two (2) years experience as a Certified Building Code Inspector under the
jurisdiction of the Florida Building Code.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Eligible for certification by the Broward
County Board of Rules and Appeals as a Chief Inspector pursuant to the
requirements of the Florida Building Code.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Government Supervisors Association (GSA)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Work Location: Building
Code Services
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E10/76
R 02/2005