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Building Code Inspector at Polk County Public Schools Bartow, FL

Carlsbad Tech, Bartow, FL, United States


Overview
Building Code Inspector job at Polk County Public Schools. Bartow, FL.

Position Title:

Building Code Inspector

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade (non-union): SG18

Pay Grade (union or Non-Union): Non-Union

Our Mission
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high-quality education for all students.

Custom Job Purpose
This position exists to perform technical and inspection work in assuring construction projects are performed in compliance with plans and specifications as well as applicable codes.

Essential Functions

Performs on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with applicable codes and approved plans and specifications.

Prepares reports of inspection results and construction progress.

Assists contractors in solving on-site building code issues.

Participates in pre-final and final inspections.

Witness tests of materials and installations and observes all placements of concrete to verify that proper testing procedures are followed.

Non-Essential Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the materials and methods used in building construction.

Knowledge of various building trades and stages of construction.

Ability to understand building codes and regulations.

Ability to read and understand building plans and specifications.

Ability to enforce building codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

Ability to detect variations from plans and specifications.

Ability to maintain records and to prepare and submit reports.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with school personnel, contractors, engineers, and the public.

Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Education, Experience, and/or Certification/License Requirements

Graduation from high school or completion of GED.

Considerable experience in building construction at a foreman, supervisory, or contractor level.

Must possess a State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation standard license as a Building Inspector with the appropriate discipline endorsement.

Work Context
Requires some sitting and standing, walking, and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working both indoors and outdoors.

May require exposure to outdoor elements, including weather changes, foliage, and insects.

Requires sitting, standing, and moving about for the majority of the day and the ability to lift, carry, move, and/or position objects frequently weighing 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds.

Requires travel to schools and worksites within the district.

Local Code:

0192

EEO5:

44

Approval Date
Tue Nov 13 2012 00:00:00 GMT-0500 (Eastern Standard Time).

Date Last Revised
The School Board of Polk County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.

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