Building Inspector I, II, Or III

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform inspections of one or more areas of construction, to include, but not necessarily limited to; structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical, in residential and non-residential buildings and structures. Employees in this classification are responsible for inspection of buildings and structures for compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Residential Code, Florida Plumbing Code, Florida Mechanical Code, Florida Fuel Gas Code, Florida Energy Conservation Code, Florida Existing Building Code, Florida Accessibility Code and National Electric Code as well as construction plans approved by the Building Services Division. The objective of this position is to evaluate all aspects of construction work for compliance with State codes and local code amendments to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the general public.

BUILDING INSPECTOR I

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. State of Florida Residential Inspector License (preferred) or one Standard Inspector License in either building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing disciplines and one year of inspection experience in the license category. If not licensed as Residential Inspector, then ability to obtain license as outlined below and verification of four year's work experience in residential building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspection disciplines or four years residential contracting experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as required for licensure by the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB). If not licensed as Standard Inspector, then ability to obtain license as outlined below and verification of four year's work experience in commercial building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing inspection disciplines or four years commercial contracting experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in the licensure category sought, as required for licensure by the State of Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB).

LICENSES

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

Option 1

State of Florida Standard License in either building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing discipline.

If candidate does not possess a State of Florida Standard Inspector License, then candidate must obtain Provisional License in either building, electrical mechanical or plumbing disciplines within one hundred twenty (120) days of date of employment. Candidate then must also obtain a State of Florida Standard Inspector License in either building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing disciplines within one (1) year of date of employment.

Option 2

State of Florida Residential Inspector License. If candidate does not possess a State of Florida Residential Inspector License, then candidate must obtain Provisional Residential Inspector License within one hundred twenty (120) days from date of hire and obtain State of Florida standard residential inspector license within twelve (12) months of date of hire. Candidate then must also obtain a State of Florida Standard Inspector License in either building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing disciplines within one (1) year of date of employment.

Salary Range: $53,259 - $91,248

Hiring Range: $53,259 - $60,376

BUILDING INSPECTOR II

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. State of Florida Residential Inspector License and one Standard License in one of the inspection disciplines listed below. Two years of inspection experience in building inspections or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

LICENSES

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.

State of Florida Residential Inspector License

One (1) State of Florida Standard Inspector License in either building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing disciplines.

Salary Range: $56,943 - $97,559

Hiring Range: $56,943 - $64,552

BUILDING INSPECTOR III

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED. State of Florida Residential Inspector License and two Standard Licenses in one of the inspection disciplines listed below. Four years of inspection experience in building inspections or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

LICENSES

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License

State of Florida Residential Inspector License

Three (3) State of Florida Standard Inspector Licenses in either building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing disciplines. State of Florida Division of the State Fire Marshall License as Fire Safety Inspector I (or higher) may be substituted for one of the Standard Inspector Licenses at the discretion of the Chief Building Official.

Salary Range: $60,910 - $104,355

Hiring Range: $60,910 - $69,049

This position is open until filled

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