Inspection Specialist

Overview

Working Title:

INSPECTION SPECIALIST –
Position Number:
Division of Hotels & Restaurants – Bureau of Elevator Safety

Requisition No: 868252
Agency:
Business and Professional Regulations

• Act as an elevator inspector and perform monitoring and oversight inspections of private and contracted certified elevator inspectors on new, existing, altered, and operating elevators to ensure compliance with Elevator Safety Codes (ASME A17.1 and A17.3), National Electrical Code, Florida Statutes Chapter 399, Florida Administrative Code 61C-5, handicapped laws, and fire safety rules.
• Conduct inspections of new building construction, associated facilities, and building systems, and enforce compliance with state building and life safety codes.
• Perform monitoring inspection of 2‑stop exempt elevators; conduct complaint, accident, and callback inspections as required; issue inspection reports to construction permit holders and elevator owners identifying violations and setting compliance deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection records, including daily reports, leave and attendance records, monthly activity reports, travel costs, mileage, and vehicle operating costs.
• Assist in resolving construction problems involving elevators with contractors, architects, building officials, fire officials, elevator companies, and elevator owners.
• Post notices of discontinue operation on unsafe elevators and install physical seals when necessary.
• Represent the bureau in meetings on elevator, building, or electrical codes and provide technical assistance to division personnel, elevator owners, elevator companies, building officials, and fire officials.

• Current registration as a Certified Elevator Inspector (Florida), Chapter 399 F.S., or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hiring.
• Qualified Elevator Inspector (National) in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the State of Florida up to 25% of the time.
• Knowledge of the ASME A17.1 Elevator Safety Code, Florida laws, regulations, and policies applicable to elevator safety.
• Strong data review and verification skills; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; effective communication; independence and teamwork.

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
• Earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave for new employees.
• Earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage (individual and family) for eligible employees.
• $25,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees.
• Supplemental insurance options available: dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax‑deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Tuition waiver program to attend approved State of Florida colleges or universities.

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile and submit all required documentation via the People First system by the closing date. Contact the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 for assistance.

Pinellas, Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties
Cities include Clearwater, Bradenton, Sarasota, HERNANDO, Seabreeze, St. Petersburg, and Wauchula.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Veterans’ preference is encouraged and required documentation must be attached. A security background check, direct deposit participation, and Social Security Number are required.

Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for career service vacancies. Required documentation must be submitted with each application.