Building Inspector

Building Inspector

Salary

$30.05 - $45.63 Hourly

Location

5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

512

Department

Development & Neighborhood Services

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

• The City of Greenacres Compensation Plan allows for hiring at a maximum rate of up to 15% above the minimum range for the position based on education, experience and valid proof of certification(s)that are obtained through extensive program of study and training over and above the minimum requirements.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Greenacres. You must be able to meet the minimum following requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have obtained a State of Florida G.E.D. certificate or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida drivers license.
• Must be of good moral character.
• Must submit to a post-offer physical examination. The offer of employment will be contingent on the results of testing and/or examinations.

REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS:

• A minimum of three (3) professional/personal references must be provided.

Please upload the following documents to the application:

• H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
• College Diploma (if applicable)
• Veterans Preference documentation (if applicable)
• Military DD214 Form (if applicable)
• Military Discharge Certificate (if applicable)

Applications received without required attachments will be considered incomplete.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

(The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed. They are not exclusive or all inclusive and will vary with assignments.)

• Reviews permits, plans, and documentation for compliance with the Florida Building Code, City codes, and related regulations.
• Inspects for conformance with laws and ordinances, and technical conformance with local, state and federal codes/ordinances for building codes; makes recommendations for local requirements.
• Ensures that the contractor or authorized representative has secured applicable permits prior to making inspections.
• Ensures that licensed, registered contractors perform construction work.
• Interacts with the general public regarding inspection procedures and requirements.
• Prepares reports, inputs data entry of inspections, notes, completion dates, stop work orders and maintains records of work performed.
• Follows up on complaints, violations and their satisfactory completion.
• Stays informed of code changes affecting building system installations.
• Issues stop work orders, code compliance violations and citations concerning Florida Building Code or other violations of city codes.
• Recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist in compliance with accepted standards.
• Appears before the Special Magistrate to present testimony and evidence pertaining to violations.
• Prepares and handles Code Special Magistrate paperwork including agendas, affidavits and case history recaps.
• Ensures that commercial, homebased and rental businesses have obtained their required Business Tax Receipts.
• Perform Business Tax Receipt inspections.
• Perform NPDES construction site and illicit discharge inspections.
• Monitors and obtains the appropriate type and amount of continuing education hours required for all certifications.
• Assists with damage assessments when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Building construction methods and practices.
• Building plans, blueprints and specifications.
• Municipal ordinances, policies, procedures, and directives.
• Florida Statutes Chapter 162.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
• Computer software including internet, licensing and certification record keeping.
• Customer service practices and procedures.
• Business English, spelling, grammar and arithmetic.
• Codes and regulations governing the construction industry.

Ability to:

• Review construction plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications and related documents, and determine their conformance to all relevant codes, ordinances, and standards.
• Recognize and explain when plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications and related documents are not in conformance with specific codes, ordinances and standards.
• Consult with architects, engineers, building owners, contractors and others on regulatory and inspection matters.
• Understand and properly interpret various City codes and regulations.
• Exercise independent judgement.
• Deliver excellent customer service and handle complaints and conflict in a friendly, courteous and effective manner.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports and files.
• Research of public records using local, state and federalresources.
• Follow safety rules and regulations of the Department and the City.
• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City departments, public agencies, and the general public.
• Support the City's Mission, Values, and Goals.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. .
• One of the equivalent combinations of relevant education, experience, and/or training to meet the minimum requirements below:
• Demonstrates four (4) years combined experience in the field of construction or a related field, building code inspection, or plans review corresponding to the certification category sought 468.609(2)(c)(1), F.S.
• Demonstrates a combination of postsecondary education in the field of construction, building experience which totals three (3) years, with at least one (1) year of such total beingexperienceinconstruction,buildingcodeinspection,orplansreview.468.609(2)(c)(2),F.S.
• Demonstratesacombinationoftechnicaleducationinthefieldofconstructionorarelatedfieldandexperiencewhichtotalsthree(3)years,withatleastone(1)yearof suchtotalbeingexperience inconstruction,buildingcodeinspection,orplansreview.468.609(2)(c)(3),F.S.
• Currently holds a standard certificate issued by the board or a fire safety inspector license issued pursuant to Chapter 633, F.S., has a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in inspection or plan review, and satisfactorily completes a building code inspector or plans examiner cross-training program that provides at least one hundred (100) hours of training in the certification category sought. 468.609(2)(c)(4), F.S. [cross-trainingprogram]
• Demonstrates a combination of the completion of an approved training program of at least two hundred (200) hours of training in the field of building code inspection or plan review and a minimum of two (2) years experience in the field of building code inspection, plan review, fire code inspection and fire plans review of new buildings as a fire safety inspector certified under Section 633.081(2), F.S., or construction. 468.609(2)(c)(5), F.S. [training program]
• Currently holds a standard certificate issued by the board or a fire safety inspector license issued pursuant to Chapter 633, F.S., has at least four (4) years of verifiable experience as an inspector or plans examiner in a standard certification category currently held or has a minimum of four (4) years verifiable experience as a fire safety inspector licensed pursuant to Chapter 633, F.S., and has completed a building code inspector or plans examiner classroom training course or program that provides at least two hundred (200) hours in the certification category sought, except for residential training programs which must provide at least five hundred (500) hours, but not more than eight hundred (800) hours of training as prescribed by the board. 468.609(2)(c)(6), F.S. [trainingprogram]
• Must possess and maintain an active State of Florida Standard Inspector certification.
• Structural Building Inspector certification preferred.
• Must obtain a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

The City of Greenacres provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes city-paid health, dental, vision and life insurance, in addition to retirement plan(s), paid vacation, sick leave, thirteen (13) paid holidays and tuition reimbursement.

Fulltime Benefit Summary

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree

02

How many years' experience do you have as a building Inspector or plans examiner?

• No Experience
• One (1) to Two (2) years
• Three (3) to Four (4) years
• Five (5) or more years

03

How many of verifiable construction experience do you have prior to being an inspector?

• Less than one (1)
• One (1) to two (2) years
• Three (3) to four (4) years
• Five (5) or more

04

Do you possess any additional or related certifications? If so, please describe

05

Please list all relevant software applications you have experience in and indicate how proficient you are in each

Required Question

Employer City of Greenacres

Department Development & Neighborhood Services Address 5800 Melaleuca Lane

Greenacres, Florida, 33463

Website https://www.greenacresfl.gov