Building Official

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

18 days paid time off

Longevity bonus

Sick time 6 days/year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Orange County Government seeks a Building Official to lead the Building Safety Division. You will guide chiefs, inspectors, and plans staff while interpreting Florida Building Codes for construction activities in Orange County.

The role supports the permitting process and enforces code compliance with independent work under supervision. Requirements include a relevant Bachelor's degree, 5+ years supervisory experience, and Florida licenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, architecture or closely related field.
• 5+ years managerial or supervisory experience in construction, inspection or plan review.
• Florida State Code Administrator's License and valid Florida Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Chiefs, inspectors, and plan reviewers.
• Interpret Florida Building Codes and apply code intent to complex scenarios.
• Oversee permitting, plan review, and inspections for unincorporated Orange County.
• Develop ordinances and support staff development and training.

Skills

Leadership

Building Codes

Plan Review

Inspections

Staff Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Building Safety Division is seeking an experienced individual to fill the position of Building Official. This position assists the Division Manager by providing leadership and building code guidance to Chiefs, Inspectors and plans review staff engaged in construction inspection and plan review by supporting consistent application of building codes and fostering a high performing collaborative team environment. The Building Official supports the permitting team with guidance for the permitting process. The Building Official Interprets the Florida Building Codes as they may apply to construction activity in Orange County. Work is performed with independence under general supervision of the Building Safety Manager. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved. This position may be required to assist with emergency support functions in the event of a declared emergency and/or any other emergency duties as assigned.

Representative Duties / Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Performs building construction regulation responsibilities and is charged with the responsibility for direct regulatory administration for permitting, plan review, and inspection of building construction activities within unincorporated Orange County.
• Oversees the enforcement of the Florida Building Codes, Florida Statutes and Orange County codes regulating building construction.
• Provides leadership and direction to Chiefs, inspectors, and plan review staff, including coaching, mentoring, and staff development.
• Discusses technical requirements of plans and inspection with engineers, contractors, builders or owners and approves or accepts modifications as may be appropriate and when they are deemed to be code equivalent.
• Examines complex construction drawings and specifications for proposed buildings in conjunction with inspection and plan review staff.
• Interprets and applies building codes with an understanding of code intent, exercising sound judgment in evaluating complex or unique construction scenarios.
• Conducts complex field inspections of new construction while in progress, as required.
• Develops ordinances for the adoption of new codes and standard as required by the Florida Statutes.
• Maintains open communication with the construction industry by providing administrative and technical presentation on process procedure, updated code previsions and alternatives for code compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible managerial or supervisory experience in construction, building inspection, or plan review.
• In lieu of the degree requirement, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess and maintain a State of Florida Standard Code Administrator's License pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 468, Part XII.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License.

Preferences

• Five years of experience as a sitting Building Official.
• Possession of a State of Florida Standard Inspector License pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 468, Part XII, for applicable discipline(s): Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Plumbing.
• Possession of a State of Florida Standard Plans Examiner License pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 468, Part XII, for applicable discipline(s): Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Plumbing.

Application Deadline

• Open Date: 09/09/2026
• Close Date: 09/30/2026
• This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

• Pay Grade: 023 - From $45.57 to $72.90
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Administration Building
201 S Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

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