Building Code Inspector

Job Posting | Posted 3-05-2025

Start Date: 03/21/2025 | Application Deadline: 02/28/2025

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the materials and methods used in building construction. Knowledge of various building trades and of 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 alternative communication systems, such as 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.

Building Code Inspector

Job Posting | Posted 3-05-2025

Start Date: 04/01/2025 | Application Deadline: Until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) State of Florida Standard License issued by DBPR as an inspector for Building or a multiple licensure issued by DBPR for various trades preferred.
(2) High school diploma or equivalent.
(3) Five (5) years’ experience in a Building Construction trade or related field of inspection or plans review. Bachelor’s degree or courses from an accredited college or university civil engineering, architecture, fire administration, building construction or related field may substitute on a year-for year basis for the required experience with at least one year in field construction.
(4) Must have the ability to obtain within 120 days of hire a provisional license as a standard inspector in the applicable building trade.
(5) Must possess or be able to obtain a standard inspector license with in the building trade within 12 months of hire or prior the expiration date of the provisional license not to exceed 24 months from date of hire.
(6) Have knowledge of local construction environment and practices.
(7) Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with school personnel, construction industry personnel and the public, demonstrating personal skills.
(8) Must be physically capable of inspecting work under construction including above ceiling spaces roofs, and multi-story structures accessible only by ladder.
(9) Hold a valid Florida driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of state of Florida Requirements for Education Facilities. Knowledge of the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Knowledge of local construction environment and practices. Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with school personnel, construction industry personnel and the public, demonstrating personal skills. Computer skills and quality control concepts. Knowledge of permitting process. Must be physically capable of inspecting work under construction including above ceiling spaces roofs, and multi-story structures accessible only by ladder.

Technician, Architectural Drafting

Job Posting | Posted 2-27-2025

Start Date: 02/14/2025 | Application Deadline: 02/28/2025

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

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This job description is not meant to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Other duties may be assigned which are not listed. Additionally, when duties and responsibilities of this job change, this job description will be reviewed and updated, subject to changes and business necessity.

Custom Job Purpose:
This position exists to perform responsible technical duties in architectural drafting and design.

Essential Functions of this Job
Responsible for the preparation of construction documents for minor construction projects/work orders for school district building projects using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). Investigates and researches how the building functions in relationship with the needs of the occupants. Utilizes information obtained to prepare architectural design documents. Performs fieldwork using transit and other measuring or testing instruments to determine existing conditions. Coordinates project design with school officials, material suppliers, building contractors, and construction personnel. Verifies and maintains as-built archive drawings of all district facilities. Maintains Florida Inventory of School Houses (F.I.S.H.) database on the Department of Education’s website. Assigns F.I.S.H. numbers and updates the District’s F.I.S.H. reports and maps for both permanent and relocatable structures. Annually provides a copy of updated drawings for all law enforcement agencies and fire departments having local jurisdiction over all educational facilities in the district as required by Florida Statutes.

Specialist, Planning & Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Job Posting | Posted 2-27-2025

Start Date: TBD | Application Deadline: TBD

Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Urban Studies, Geography, Business or Public Administration or equivalent • Three (3) years relevant experience; Master’s Degree may substitute for two (2) years experience • Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and database management • Experience in working with parents, community members, education or government agency personnel on a collaborative basis • Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required

REQUIRED SKILLS
Effective public articulation of district goals, objectives and operations • Knowledge of state and local growth management legislation • Proficiency in current GIS computing technologies and software applications • Ability to establish, collaborate and maintain cooperative work relationships with local governments, the development community, parents, school based and district staff • Ability to exercise judgment in interpreting and applying applicable regulations • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and make presentations • Skill in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems • Ability to attend meetings outside normal office hours • Ability to work in and through conflict situations • Ability to initiate and interpret policy • Proficient computer skills

POSITION GOAL
To provide technical support in the area of facilities planning, school concurrency, and student assignment for Volusia County Schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
*Attend meetings outside the normal office hours as assigned.
*Evaluate the impact of proposed development of schools and the School District.
*Assist in the site selection process for the acquisition of education facilities.
*Assist in the coordination process with other local and state governmental and regulatory agencies for the development of school district property.
Monitor and report population growth and future land use patterns in the county.
*Represent Volusia County Schools (VCS) on various governmental committees as assigned.
*Collaborate with other departments to prepare, initiate, and finalize the required upcoming and departing student reports.
*Assist in development of attendance area boundary presentations and provide technical data and reports as necessary.
*Assist with the design, maintenance and update of student attendance zone information and controlled open enrollment and supervise distribution.
*Maintain and update GIS data.
*Coordinate and participate with other agencies as necessary.

Director of Maintenance Building Services and Projects

Job Posting | Posted 11-09-2024

Start Date: ASAP| Application Deadline: Until Filled

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Building Construction, Engineering or Business Management with a minimum of five (5) years successful supervisory experience in the combined areas of maintenance/facility planning, facility design, and construction management for large-scale institutional/commercial (non-residential) projects; or Associates degree in building construction or related field and minimum of eight (8) years of successful experience in the combined areas of facility planning, facility design, and construction management for large scale institutional/commercial (non-residential) projects; or high school diploma or equivalent and minimum of fifteen (15) years of successful experience in the combined areas of facility planning, facility design, and construction management for large scale institutional/commercial (non-residential) projects.
2. Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulations governing the planning and design of public facilities.
3. Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of large scale building design, construction, and project management techniques.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
5. Proven ability to select, supervise, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical staff.
6. Knowledge of current computing technologies and software applications appropriate to the position’s job responsibilities.
7. Ability to perform the functions of the position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To coordinate project planning for individual projects to determine scope of project and resources required.
2. To monitor project budgets of individual projects to ensure project costs remain within budget.
3. To identify issues potentially affecting programs during all phases of assigned projects through completion, acceptance, and warranty termination.
4. To work collaboratively with school center staff to provide a safe environment and with other District personnel to provide effective resource components.
5. To supervise assigned personnel and ensure staff development.
6. To coordinate changes in program content, schedule, and costs and prepare reports documenting such changes.

Reviewed: 4/10/18

7. To ensure timely resolution of construction problems and recommend approval of change orders.
8. To participate in commissioning and post-occupancy evaluations.
9. To assist in representing COO at School Board meetings as assigned.
10. To assist in the preparation of the Facilities and Support Services budget.
11. To conduct required performance evaluations of all personnel under direct supervision and/or as assigned by the COO.
12. To follow adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities.
13. To conduct oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s beliefs.
14. To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMAND CLASS:

Light-Medium (LM) – Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 20 pounds or less. Infrequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 21-50 pounds. Frequent walking and/or standing is required to carry out duties.

Senior Project Manager

Job Posting | Posted 7-3-2024

Start Date: August 2024| Application Deadline: Pending

Job Description:

This individual works as the owner representative for Broward College and under limited direction works closely with the appropriate campus representatives in the planning, development and completion of College construction projects at the assigned campuses including the analysis of user requests and the development of Educational Construction related specifications. Oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned building construction projects from start through completion, inspection, and occupancy by ensuring that projects are in compliance with all construction documents, codes, regulations, college standards, project budget and schedule. Employees in this job classification ensure the fulfillment of contractual obligations of architects, engineers, contractors, and other vendors. Performs related duties as assigned. Provides oversight, guidance, and training to the Construction Project Managers.