Building inspector Jobs in Clearwater, FL

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Clearwater, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2025-00081

Department : Planning & Development

Opening Date : 12 / 05 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Description

POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Building Inspector Technician : $50,104.74

Under general supervision, the Building Inspector Technician performs general technical work in the enforcement of building related codes, laws, and ordinances regulating building construction and related structures within the City.

Building Inspector I : $60,902.64

Under general direction, the Building Construction Inspector I performs skilled inspection of building construction, repair, or alteration. Inspects for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, energy, or accessibility codes, and the City of Clearwater Community Development Code.

Candidate's hiring rate depends on the number of valid inspector licenses held, see below :

Bldg. Insp. I : (1) license $60,902.64

Bldg. Insp. II : (2) licenses $63,947.86

Bldg. Insp. III : (3) licenses $67,145.17

Bldg. Insp. IV : (4) licenses $70,502.53

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Schedules, performs, and completes inspections of buildings and other structures; inspects and determines the compliance of all building construction including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, accessibility, energy, and permitting.
• Sorts, organizes, and processes inspection request tickets; schedules time frames for inspections, contacts contractors and owners, and facilitates completion of the inspection.
• Travels to various inspections to review, evaluate, and assess work for compliance with building construction standards; ensures conformity with approved plans and permits.
• Identifies and determines non-compliant work; notes discrepancies to ensure that all violations are identified, addressed, and resolved in a timely and professional manner.
• Provides education, assistance, and direction for property owners and agencies; delivers technical expertise and impartiality when dealing with contractors, engineers, architects, designers, plan reviewers, and other inspectors.
• Trains, educates, and leads other inspectors; provides expertise and direction for various inspection concerns or questions.
• Advises and confers with building contractors, engineers, architects, owners, and others regarding building construction and ordinances; communicates effectively and professionally providing advice and direction regarding building and related concerns.
• Ensures the completion of detailed, professional, and accurate inspection reports; develops, updates, and maintains various documents and reports monitoring the construction projects within the city; ensures daily work is completed.
• Conducts damage assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment :

Building Inspector Technician :

A valid State driver's license is required.

A valid provisional license as recognized by the State of Florida (61G19-6.012, Florida Administrative Code) within 6 monthsperiod with conversion to valid standard inspector license within one (1) year

Building Construction Inspector I : A valid State driver's license is required.

A valid Standard Inspector license issued by the State of Florida in one (1) of the following areas :

Must maintain the related continuing education as required by State of Florida.

Education and Experience :

Any combination of education and work experience that meets Chapter 468, Florida Statutes to obtain and maintain a Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) inspection license; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

Skill in -

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE :

Health and Wellness initiatives

PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE :

Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.

What is your highest level of education?

For the technical areas noted below, check each area for which you possess a valid license.

What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

How many years of construction trades work do you have?

I have reviewed Florida Statute 468.09

I meet the requirements of Florida Statute 468.09.

I have reviewed Florida Administrative Code 61G19-6.

I meet the requirements of Florida Administrative Code 61G19-6

I specifically meet the requirements of Florida Administrative Code 61G19-6.0035 (c) Each applicant for certification as an inspector or plans examiner shall demonstrate that he or she has at least one (1) year of hands-on experience in the category of certification sought.

Required Question