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Assists the Division Manager by providing building code guidance for technical staff engaged in construction inspection and plan review.  Interprets the Florida Building Codes as they may apply to construction activity in Orange County.

Work is performed with independence under general supervision of the Building Manager. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.

This position may be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Performs building construction regulation responsibilities and is charged with the responsibility for direct regulatory administration for permitting, plan review, and inspection of building construction activities within unincorporated Orange County.
• Oversees the enforcement of the Florida Building Codes, Florida Statutes and Orange County codes regulating building construction.
• Discusses technical requirements of plans and inspection with engineers, contractors, builders or owners and approves or accepts modifications as may be appropriate and when they are deemed to be code equivalent.
• Examines complex construction drawings and specifications for proposed buildings in conjunction with inspection and plan review staff.
• Maybe required to make complex field inspections of new construction while in progress.
• Develops ordinances for the adoption of new codes and standard as required by the Florida Statutes.
• Maintains open communication with the construction industry by providing administrative and technical presentation on process procedure, updated code previsions and alternatives for code compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial/supervisory experience in construction or building inspection/plan review. Additional years of the specified experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Must maintain a State of Florida Building Code Administrator's License.