Building Inspector; Electrical

The purpose of this position is to perform technical working inspecting building constructions for compliance with Florida Building Code, under general supervision of the Chief Building Official, or their designee. Employees in this classification are responsible for interpreting and enforcing Federal, State, and Local codes, ordinances and regulations related to either the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or structural discipline. The position is responsible for performing field inspections of work in progress or completed work, issuing notices of violations for non‑conformance, and re‑inspecting when deficiencies are corrected.

Performs other duties as assigned.
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with applicable City, County, and State code requirements.
• Ensures that materials are installed and that buildings are built in substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Conducts inspections on existing buildings for hazardous conditions; when hazardous conditions exist, issues appropriate notices and follows up to ensure the conditions are abated per applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs final inspections; issues warnings and stop‑work orders as necessary when construction is not in compliance with regulations regarding methods and/or materials.
• Testifies in court on code violation cases.
• Answers telephone inquiries from the public regarding codes and ordinances.
• Answers questions from citizens, contractors, and builders.
• Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed.
• Investigates complaints and takes appropriate action; follows up and provides updates to the Chief Building Official or designee.
• Assists in the review and evaluation of building plans for compliance with all applicable codes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in the related discipline (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or structural).
• State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor.
• Valid Standard Inspector Certification in the appropriate discipline (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or structural).
• Certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as requested by the State of Florida Certification by the State or Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid State of Florida driver license.

If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954‑730‑3090.

Please be advised:
Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript must be uploaded in PDF format to the application). Any required licenses and/or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective…