BUILDING INSPECTOR - PLUMBING

BUILDING INSPECTOR - PLUMBING

Salary

$74,194.65 - $109,827.55 Annually

Location

Miramar, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Building, Planning & Zoning

Opening Date

05/07/2026

Closing Date

5/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

This position inspects buildings to ensure compliance with applicable national, state and county building, safety and energy codes. Reports to the Chief Plumbing Inspector.

Essential Functions

• Reads building plans and specifications to compare with actual construction.
• Performs thorough plumbing inspections to ensure compliance with Florida Building Codes, safety and energy codes, Broward County Rules and other requirements.
• Prepares inspection reports, including correction recommendations.
• Receives and responds to inquiries from homeowners/property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, etc., regarding codes and compliance procedures.
• Performs general administrative/office work as required, including but not limited to attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, copying, and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other City department personnel, property/homeowners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, trade workers, County personnel, general public, etc.
• Provides excellent customer service by clearly and politely explaining code requirements to applicants and the general public.
• Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, including a computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, telephone, small hand tools, etc.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned and/or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid state driver's license

Special Requirements:

Per Broward County Administrative Code 104.14.3 for a person to be eligible for appointment as Plumbing Inspector, such person shall be certified by BORA and meet at least one (1) of the following:

• Engineer in the discipline requested.
• Five (5) years of construction experience in the plumbing discipline in a supervisory capacity and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Master Plumber or Plumbing Contractor.
• Five (5) years of construction experience in the plumbing discipline and five (5) years of experience as a Plumbing Inspector certified by BCAIB and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Master Plumber or Plumbing Contractor.
• Seven (7) years of construction experience in the plumbing discipline and possess a Certificate of competency as a Journeyman Plumber.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a Plumbing Inspector certified by BCAIB.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of building construction.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of the installation and maintenance of equipment, appliances, and devices related to the applicable discipline.
• Knowledge of building codes, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner.
• Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged with the public.
• Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with colleagues and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires moderate physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds. May require frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Frequent periods of standing or walking may be required.

CITY OF MIRAMAR

This is a union/represented position; the below summary of benefits provided by the City is applicable to all full-time positions covered under the G.A.M.E. Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

PAID TIME OFF

• City-Observed Holidays: Twelve (12) paid full-day holidays and two (2) paid half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Years Eve) per year
• Personal Floating Holidays: Five (5) paid full-day floating holidays to use in addition to the existing observed holidays
• Sick Time: Employees earn sick time at the rate of one (1) day per month.
• Vacation Time: Employees earn vacation time from the date of hire and accrue hours bi-weekly based on the following service schedule:

Years of Service Vacation Hours per Year Less than 4 years 80 hours 4 - 9.99 years 120 hours 10 - 19.99 years 160 hours 20 - 29.99 years 200 hours

Note: Accrued time (vacation and sick) begins from the first month of employment but cannot be accessed until after the third month of employment.

INSURANCE

• Medical: The City offers three (3) medical insurance options through Aetna: HMO, POS & HDHP w/HSA. Eligibility date is based on the following schedule:

Hire Date Eligibility Date 1st - 15th of month

(Ex: October 8th) 1st day of month

(Ex: November 1st) 16th - end of month

(Ex: October 18th) 1st day of next subsequent month

(Ex: December 1st)

Employees electing to waive medical coverage are eligible to receive a conditional opt-out incentive with proof of eligible coverage and completion of the applicable waiver forms.

Medical Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family HNO

(Health Network Plan)

$0.00

$145.44

$159.34

$253.02 HDHP w/HSA

(High Deductible Health Plan w/Health Spending Account)

$0.00

$122.17

$133.84

$212.53 POS

(Managed Choice)

$0.00

$212.93

$254.86

$404.70

Note: Completion of an annual preventative care physical is required to avoid an $15.00 per paycheck increase in the rates outlined above.

Health & Wellness - The City sponsors its own Employee Health & Wellness Center with dedicated staff and sponsors a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs powered by Vitality.

• Dental Coverage: The City offers two (2) dental options thorugh Delta Dental: HMO & PPO

Dental Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family HMO Plan $0.00 $2.11 $2.41 $5.42 PPO Plan $0.00 $8.81 $7.20 $19.04

• Vision Coverage: The City offers two (2) tiered options through Human Vision: Tier 1 & Tier 2

Vision Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family Tier 1 $2.22 $4.23 $4.45 $6.46 Tier 2 $5.76 $10.97 $11.54 $16.74

• Additional City-Paid Benefits:

• Life Insurance (1.5x salary to a max of $150,000)

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Additional Voluntary Benefits:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - FSAs provide employees the ability to make pre-tax payroll deposits to be used for qualified expenses. The City offers two types of FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care.

• Supplemental Benefits available through The Standard: Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability & Critical Illness.

RETIREMENT PLANS

• Defined Benefit (Pension) Plan: A pension plan provides a guaranteed benefit at retirement if certain criteria are met. The amount of your future benefit is determined by a formula, based on earnings, length of service and Plan multiplier. Participation in the Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time employees.

The Summary Plan Description (SPD) provides more detailed information regarding the eligibility and benefits under the Plan; however, the below chart provides a highlight of the Plan.

Employee Contribution Rate 9.5% of pensionable earnings Vesting Period 7 Years of full-time service Normal Retirement Eligibility The earlier of:

• 20 years of full-time service; or,
• Age 65 with 7 years of service

Early Retirement Eligibility Age 55 with 7 years of service

(Benefit reduction for early retirement applicable) Benefit Multiplier 3.25% of average final compensation (AFC) for each year of creditable service

(Example: 20 years of creditable service = 65% benefit) Average Final Compensation

(AFC) Average of pensionable earnings for the highest 3 years preceding retirement Forms of Payment Life Annuity is the normal form of payment, which provides a monthly benefit for life

(Other optional forms of payment available, if elected)

• Deferred Compensation (457b) Plan: A 457(b) plan is a tax advantaged deferral plan available for state and local government employees. Participating employees are able to defer compensation through regular payroll deductions and deposited into accounts (MissionSquare or Nationwide) that grow on a tax-free basis until withdrawn. Participation in the 457(b) Plan is optional; employees can enroll at any time.

SALARY INFORMATION

• Salary Step Plan: All G.A.M.E. positions follow a progressive Salary Step Plan. Newly hired employees start at Step 1 for their job classification then every year, on the employees anniversary date, the employee advances to the next Step in the Salary Step Plan, which provides an automatic increase in pay. (Step Schedule outlined in final section of G.A.M.E. CBA)
• Longevity Incentive: Employees are eligible to receive longevity incentive pay based on the following schedule:

After 15 Years of Service 1% to base pay After 20 Years of Service 2% to base pay After 23 Years of Service 3% to base pay

• Overtime Eligible - All G.A.M.E. positions are non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

ADDITIONAL

Also available to all City employees:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted rates for the Citys Early Childhood Centers
• Apple Watch Program through Vitality
• Preference for internal civil-service promotional opportunities

01

Are you currently a City of Miramar employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a City of Miramar resident?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No

04

Per Broward County Administrative Code 104.14.3 for a person to be eligible for appointment as Plumbing Inspector, are you able to be certified by BORA and do you meet at least one (1) of the following requirements? Supporting documentation must be provided. Engineer in the discipline requested. Five (5) years of construction experience in the plumbing discipline in a supervisory capacity and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Master Plumber or Plumbing Contractor. Five (5) years of construction experience in the plumbing discipline and five (5) years of experience as a Plumbing Inspector certified by BCAIB and possess a Certificate of Competency as a Master Plumber or Plumbing Contractor. Seven (7) years of construction experience in the plumbing discipline and possess a Certificate of competency as a Journeyman Plumber. Ten (10) years of experience as a Plumbing Inspector certified by BCAIB.

• Yes
• No

05

Please consent to the following statement: I have reviewed and attached all supporting documents (license, certification, etc.) required for this position.

• Yes
• No

06

City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties. Are you able to be on call for any emergency situation and to perform emergency service duties as assigned?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Miramar

Address 2300 Civic Center Place

Miramar, Florida, 33025

Phone 954-602-3836

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/miramar