Building Inspector / Senior Building Inspector

Building / Senior Building Inspector

The City of Dunedin, Florida is seeking candidates for the position of Building / Senior Building Inspector (Building & One & Two Family Dwelling or Residential) who possess standard building and one and two family dwelling or residential inspector licenses from the State of Florida, Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) OR who meet the eligibility requirements in section 468.609(2), F.S. to obtain provisional licenses as a building and one and two family dwelling or residential inspector from the BCAIB.

Candidates for provisional licenses as a building and one and two family dwelling or residential inspector must demonstrate that he or she has the necessary experience, postsecondary education or combination thereof in each category of certification sought. Candidates who possess standard building and one and two family dwelling or residential inspector licenses plus any additional standard licenses from the BCAIB in other inspector categories such as electrical, mechanical or plumbing are highly desirable. The City of Dunedin also has a Building Code Enforcement Certification Pay Policy that grants a 5% salary adjustment per certification to employees that attain additional BCAIB licenses in inspector and plans examiner categories after being hired.

Under general supervision, conducts inspections of residential and commercial buildings under construction and / or existing buildings to ensure compliance with all applicable building, electrical, mechanical, gas and plumbing 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.

High school diploma or GED and five to seven years combined experience in the field of construction or a related field, inspection, or plans review. Associate's degree in building construction or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Licensure by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as follows : Requires two (2) or more standard inspector certifications, or the ability to obtain a provisional license in two (2) or more inspector categories. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and / or disaster situations. This position is Category B for the purposes of Dunedin Emergency Management. The incumbent may be required to be onsite / available as scheduled during times of emergency as declared by the City / County Commission or City Manager.

The City of Dunedin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.