Inspection Specialist

Requisition No: 877376

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Title: Inspection Specialist – Division of Hotels & Restaurants, Elevator Safety

Salary: $2,417.74 Bi‑weekly

Locations: Clearwater, FL;
Bradenton, FL;
Saint Petersburg, FL;
Sarasota, FL;
Seabring, FL

As an elevator inspector for the Bureau of Elevator Safety, you will conduct monitoring and oversight inspections to enforce elevator safety codes, the National Electrical Code, and state building and life‑safety regulations. You will perform inspections of new building construction, existing and altered elevators, and enforce compliance with ASME A17.1, A17.3, Florida Statutes Chapter 399, and related regulations. Additional duties include accident inspections, compliance monitoring, issuing inspection reports, and performing callback inspections.

You will assist contractors, architects, and building officials in resolving construction problems and represent the bureau in meetings related to elevator, building, or electrical codes. You will maintain accurate records, prepare reports for the electronic data processing system, and manage travel, mileage, and vehicle costs. The position requires 25% travel within Florida.

• Perform monitoring and oversight inspections of privately or contract‑worked elevator inspectors to ensure compliance with elevator safety codes and related regulations.
• Conduct inspections of 2‑stop exempt elevators and perform complaint inspections.
• Carry out accident inspections when required to determine safety status.
• Monitor compliance of sealed and delinquent elevators, issuing reports with violations and compliance timelines.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, daily activity logs, bi‑weekly leave and attendance reports, and monthly reports on inspection activities, travel costs, and operating expenses.
• Assist in resolving construction problems involving elevators with contractors, architects, building officials, fire officials, and elevator owners.
• Post notices of discontinuation of elevator operation and install seals on unsafe elevators.
• Represent the bureau in meetings concerning elevator, building, or electrical codes.
• Provide technical assistance on interpretations of elevator safety codes and related regulations.

• Currently registered as a Certified Elevator Inspector (Florida) or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hiring.
• Qualified Elevator Inspector (National) in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel within Florida up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to collect, review, and verify inspection data; plan and organize work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain working relationships; and work independently.
• Knowledge of ASME A17.1, relevant Florida statutes and administrative codes, and related policies and procedures.

• Understanding and application of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, elevator, and structural inspections.
• Capability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Effective communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical judgments.

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

Applicants are required to provide a Social Security Number and date of birth for a security background check and participation in direct deposit.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. The Agency participates in the E‑Verify System. The State honors Veterans’ Preference and is committed to increasing the recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities. The State supports a drug‑free workplace and complies with all applicable Florida statutes and regulations.