Roofing Inspector

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Nature of Work

This is skilled inspections and enforcement work to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and Miami Dade County Code and other applicable codes and regulations as it relates to installation of roofing components, roofing systems, roofing assemblies and the waterproofing thereof.

An employee in the classification shall conduct inspections and ensure compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to installation of roofing components, roofing systems, roofing assemblies and the waterproofing thereof; evaluating substandard roofing applications to determine the extent of plans reviews for errors and omissions. An employee in this position usually works independently on field inspections and routine office duties, consulting with a technical superior on more difficult or unusual problems. This position is supervised by the Section Chief or designee through periodic conferences.

Essential Functions

Conducts inspections of roofing installation for possession of permits; inspects for compliance with building code and approved plans and specifications requirements.

Records every roofing examination and inspection of all violations of the code.

Records all corrections or dispositions of violations through data entry, written or other means.

Reviews and checks for appropriate permits for all alterations, major or minor roofing construction or repairs to buildings or other structures to ensure conformity with building codes.

Conducts investigations for possible non-compliance with City ordinances or other roofing codes.

Documents evidence of violators and ensures that the appropriate warrants or arrests are made and provides assistance in the prosecution of violators.

Examines roofing plans, blueprints, tracings, sketches, and specifications.

Approves and/or disapproves proposed roofing plans in accordance with codes and other regulatory requirements and discusses disapproved items with architects, engineers, contractors and/ or owner builders to obtain plan changes necessary for approval.

Performs roofing inspections and enforces Florida Building Code and Miami Dade County Code and other applicable codes.

Reviews roofing applications for compliance with Florida Building Code and Miami Dade County Code and other applicable codes.

Investigate and follow-up with complaints.

Prepares monthly reports for the section, as requested.

Assists with the administration of collective bargaining agreements and exercises judgment and discretion in their applications to bargaining unit employees.

Issues "Stop Work Orders".

Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

Must meet the requirements for a Building Inspector (Commercial Roofing) as stipulated under the Miami Dade County Code, State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations and applicable Florida Statutes at time of application and be certified by the Miami Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals within one year of appointment into the classification. A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources.

Note:

Employees in this classification may be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays, and weekends.

Documentation Requirements

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

Must be able to be certified by the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals and shall have at least one of the following:

1.Five years of experience in the roofing industry, two of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity and holding a current certificate as a Roofing Contractor issued by:

(aa) The Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board; or

(bb) Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

(Must attach current certification at time of application.)

or

2.Five years experience in the roofing industry and certification as a Building Inspector in Miami-Dade County and holding a personal certificate from the Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board as a Roofing Inspector or Contractor.

(Must attach current certification and certificate at time of application.)

or

3.Five years experience in the roofing industry and certification as a Building Inspector in Miami-Dade County and holding a personal certificate as a General Contractor issued by either:

(aa) The Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, provided the number of the license shall be less than #7837; or

(bb) The Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board.

(Must attach current certification and certificate at time of application.)

or

4.Five years experience in the roofing industry and holding a current license from the State of Florida as a registered Architect or Engineer.

(Must attach proof of active, State of Florida Registered Architect, OR Proof of Florida Professional Engineer at time of application.)

AND

5.Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE

Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION

Form VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE

Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:

A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission

B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.

C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission

D. Properly executed valid lease agreement

E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission

F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission

G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission

H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.

Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE

An Equal Opportunity Employer