Robert Sheppard
Lynn Haven,FL
Summary
Building Official, Building Inspector and Plans Examiner skilled in educating contractors, homeowners and building managers about code-compliant construction and operational standards.
History of revamping policies and procedures to meet changing needs by simplifying language and integrating team activities for a more effective group dynamic.
35+ years of experience working and managing construction sites including testing and manufacturing of wind mitigation products. Methodical Building Inspector highly effective at reviewing residential and commercial construction for compliance with applicable building codes. Detail-oriented and analytical professional with an efficient and thorough approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Building Official
Dekalb County Government
09.2023 - Current
Plans Examiner
City Of Johns Creek
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Reviewed site permits and licenses of operating contractors.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
Interim Building Official
Bay County Board Of County Commissioners
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed team of 19 employees with 7 permit technicians, 4 plans examiners, and 5 Building Inspectors and support staff.
- Authored Private Provider policy and procedures for Bay County.
- Authored and instituted early power procedures for new construction. 4 differing options for early power.
- Wrote master permit protocol for new construction to reduce number of permits processed by 40% for sub-permits, L.O.I. Program.
- Reconfigured interoffice structure to alleviate non-necessary functions of permit technicians and front office staff.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Building Inspector Plan Examiner
Bay County Board Of County Commissioners
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Commercial and Residential Plan review.
- Commercial and Residential Building Inspections.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Building Inspector & Plans Examiner
City Of Marathon
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Inspect buildings and structures for compliance with flood provisions of the building codes.
- Inspect buildings and structures for compliance with 180 m.p.h. wind zones.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
Home Inspector
Coast To Coast Home Inspections Of South Florida
01.2011 - 08.2017
- Conducted statute 558 Construction Defect Inspections for compliance with Florida Building Codes for expert witness testimony.
- Provided expert witness services for new construction.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
Vice President of Operations
American Builders Services, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Managed day-to-day operations of company with 15+ employees.
- Manufacturing, testing under both HVHZ Test Protocols of Florida Building Code for Miami-Dade County and submittal to Florida Building Commission for state approval for impact systems and impact rated assemblies.
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
- Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
- Employed optimal safety practices to reduce work site complaints, hazards, incidents or lost-time accidents to improve overall OSHA scores and expand bid opportunities.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Education
GED -
Hudson Senior High School
Hudson, Florida1988
Skills
- Flood Plain Construction Expertise
- Wind Load Certified (2018 WFCM)
- Manufacturing and testing of wind mitigation products for State and local approval
- Residential Plans Examiner
- Building Plans Examiner
- Construction Compliance with State and Local Building Codes
- Industry Standards, statutes and rules
- Permit Processing, Routing, and Software Migration Experience
- Inspection Methods, Reporting Software and Managing Inspection Results
- Reading Blueprints for Compliance with State and Local Building Codes, Including High-Velocity Hurricane Zones
Certification
- Florida Licensed Residential Inspector - 5 years
- Florida Licensed Residential Plans Examiner - 3 years
- Florida Licensed Building Plans Examiner - 3 years
- Florida Licensed Building Inspector - 5 years
- Florida Licensed Coastal and Floodplain Inspector - 3 years
- Florida Licensed Building Code Administrator - 1 year
- ICC Certified Residential Combination Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Residential Electrical Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Certified Building Inspector - 5 years
- ICC Certified Plans Examiner - 3 years
- ICC Certified Coastal and Floodplain Inspector - 3 years
- ICC Certified C.B.O. - 1 year (Active)
Timeline
Chief Building Official
Dekalb County Government
09.2023 - Current
Plans Examiner
City Of Johns Creek
03.2023 - 09.2023
Interim Building Official
Bay County Board Of County Commissioners
11.2021 - 03.2023
Building Inspector Plan Examiner
Bay County Board Of County Commissioners
03.2020 - 03.2023
Building Inspector & Plans Examiner
City Of Marathon
08.2017 - 03.2020
Home Inspector
Coast To Coast Home Inspections Of South Florida
01.2011 - 08.2017
Vice President of Operations
American Builders Services, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2010
GED -
Hudson Senior High School
- Florida Licensed Residential Inspector - 5 years
- Florida Licensed Residential Plans Examiner - 3 years
- Florida Licensed Building Plans Examiner - 3 years
- Florida Licensed Building Inspector - 5 years
- Florida Licensed Coastal and Floodplain Inspector - 3 years
- Florida Licensed Building Code Administrator - 1 year
- ICC Certified Residential Combination Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Residential Electrical Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector - 8 years
- ICC Certified Building Inspector - 5 years
- ICC Certified Plans Examiner - 3 years
- ICC Certified Coastal and Floodplain Inspector - 3 years
- ICC Certified C.B.O. - 1 year (Active)
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