Field Inspector I - Minimum Standards

Field Inspector I - Minimum Standards

Salary

$27.69 - $38.77 Hourly

Location

New Port Richey, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14111-0826

Department

Building Construction Services

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

$27.69 - $38.77

Pay Grade

N40 (Non-Exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

• Description
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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A FIELD INSPECTOR I

The role of Field Inspector I involves Investigative work in contractor licensing investigations and building construction investigations. Advanced and responsible technical work in inspecting building constructions, alterations, and repairs to enforce compliance with adopted building codes.

Essential Job Functions

• Investigates complaints of violations concerning contractor licensing requirements, unpermitted construction, and construction code issues.
• Performs as back-up for inspector or plans examination staff.
• Inspects building construction to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Makes final inspections of building against approved plans to ensure that the plans have been compiled with.
• Performs records maintenance, clerical work, and activity reports.
• Answers telephone questions from the public pertaining to building problems.
• Issues verbal and written instructions to contractors and other interested parties to correct licensing and/or construction violations.
• Performs related work as required.
• Flexible schedules.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of County ordinances and policies and State Statutes dealing with construction and contractor licensing.
• Knowledge of licensing laws, construction codes, condemnation, and minimum housing requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of the materials and methods used in general building construction.
• Knowledge of the building trade and of stages construction, when possible, defects and violations may most easily be observed and corrected.
• Ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to investigate complaints dealing with violations of laws and ordinances.
• Ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare and submit reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, engineers, and the public.
• Ability to operate a computer.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Requires working indoors and outdoors. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit job sites. Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, and climb to make inspections.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma supplemented by five (5) years of construction experience in either of the following trades: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing as a supervisor, inspector, foreman, contractor, or journeyman.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida drivers license. Applicants must obtain provisional license in one of the following trades: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing within 90 days of hire, in accordance with chapter 468, Florida Statutes. Must successfully pass all examinations to achieve Standard Certification in the trade hired above within one (1) year from the date of provisional license issuance.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in either of the following trades: Building, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing as a supervisor, inspector, foreman, contractor, or journeyman?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

07

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

08

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

09

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

10

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

11

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

12

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net