Building Inspector​/Senior Building Inspector

Building Inspector:
Hiring Salary: $29.42- $41.19 per hour (DOQ) Senior Building Inspector:
Hiring Salary: $32.36 - $45.30 per hour (DOQ) Sign-On Bonus:

Eligible candidates shall receive a one-time sign-on bonus of $5,000. Candidates with standard a license shall receive $2,500 upon hire and $2,500 upon completion of probation. Provisional license candidates shall receive $2,500 upon hire and $2,500 upon completion of probation and attainment of standard license.

• 3 medical insurance plans through Cigna
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Vision & Dental Care
• Annual & Sick Leave @ 5% of scheduled annual hours
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan with generous 8% City contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid Parental Leave

The City of Dunedin, Florida is seeking candidates for the position of Building Inspector or Senior Building Inspector depending on qualifications and experience.

• A Florida Standard Inspector (BN) license with a Building Inspector qualification, issued through the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB); or
• Candidate meets the eligibility requirements under Florida Statute §468.609(2) to take the examination and become certified as a Building Inspector through BCAIB.

• ICC B5 – Building Inspector certification, and
• 4+ years of relevant experience in construction, a related field, inspections, and/or plans review.

For candidates who hold a Florida Standard Inspector (BN) license with a Building Inspector qualification plus additional standard inspector qualifications from the BCAIB, such as:

• Electrical Inspector (Residential or Commercial)
• Mechanical Inspector
• Plumbing Inspector

Candidates with one or more of these qualifications may be considered for Senior Building Inspector
, with a hiring range of $32.36-$45.30/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

After hire, the City provides a 5% salary adjustment for each additional BCAIB inspector or plans examiner certification you obtain.

Under general supervision, conducts inspections of residential and commercial buildings under construction and/or existing buildings to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and state statutes. Prepares and maintains required records and reports. Performs related work as directed. Reports to the Chief Building Inspector/Plans Examiner.

The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.

Inspects residential and commercial buildings during and after renovations or construction for building, electrical, plumbing, gas and/or mechanical code compliance as indicated by licensure; notifies owner or contractor of defects found and orders their correction.

May inspect mobile home and other temporary structure set-ups and tie-downs.

May enforce zoning setbacks and easements.

Examines blueprints and specifications for construction, renovations and alterations to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances.

Interprets Florida building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes to City personnel, professionals and the general public.

Maintains inspection records with accuracy; enters inspection results into computer.

Communicates with developers, contractors, architects, engineers and property owners to discuss projects and inspection results.

Prepares and issues notices of violation; presents cases to the Code Enforcement Board as required. Performs follow-up inspections and prepares affidavits of compliance as applicable.

Attends classes, seminars, workshops, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills as required for continuing education.

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Performs routine office work as required, including but not limited to answering the telephone and returning messages, typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, assisting customers at the counter, recording/retrieving data on computer, etc.

Performs related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED and five years combined experience in the field of construction or a related field,…