Building Inspector

The Development Service Department's Building Services Division seeks a Building Inspector.

The Building Inspector inspects building installations in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for compliance with the Florida Building Code (FBC), High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), safety standards, laws, ordinances and other County, State and Federal regulations. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

This posting will remain open continuously, with the first review of applications scheduled for September 28, 2026. Applications will be reviewed periodically thereafter until a qualified candidate is selected and hired.

Candidates who do not currently possess the required Building Inspector license may be considered for appointment as a Building Inspector Trainee, provided they meet all other minimum qualifications for the position, including possession of a valid Certified General Contractor (CGC) license. Building Inspector Trainees will be compensated at a rate 5% below the minimum of the Building Inspector pay range until the required Building Inspector license is obtained.

The license must be obtained within one year of appointment.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Inspects new and existing building permitted installations (and enforcement) in residential, commercial and industrial buildings within the city limits to ensure adherence to the FBC, High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), safety standards, local laws and ordinances;
• Confers with architects, engineers, general contractors, attorneys, property owners, and others regarding inspections, building materials and practices, and code enforcement matters;
• Inspects alteration and repair jobs; checks roof and foundation connections for building additions;
• Cites applicable codes to enforce compliance of the violation with corresponding building code and ordinances;
• Issues Stop Work Orders for work without permits and posts unsafe structures;
• Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment;
• Posts Notices of Violation on properties, issues warning and citation notices of violation of City Ordinances and the FBC;
• Performs related work as required.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand, and access heights or areas where limited space is available.
The physical…