Deputy Building Official

BOAF; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Leave benefits

FRS pension option

457(b) plan

PSLF eligibility

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Additional perks

Job summary

Palm Beach County seeks an experienced Deputy Building Official to lead inspection, flood, drainage, and code administration functions with integrity, accountability, and collaboration. The role demands strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to service for community and staff.

The successful candidate will guide teams, set standards, and make fair, consistent decisions while communicating clearly and building relationships that empower employees to perform at their best.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years in code review/inspection; 5 years in supervision; related fields as listed.
• Alternative 7+ years for unrelated Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years with Associate's degree.
• 10+ years with high school diploma; supervisory and inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection, flood, drainage and code administration functions.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the division.
• Make fair, consistent decisions and empower staff to perform at their best.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Team empowerment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Fire Administration

Bachelor's Degree (unrelated field)

Associate's Degree in Building Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Fire Administration

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Build Trust. Make a Difference.

Palm Beach County is seeking an experienced and principled leader to serve as Deputy Building Official and help lead one of the County's most important public-facing operations.

We believe character is the foundation of effective leadership. As such, we are looking for a leader people can trust. This is more than a building code position.

The Deputy Building Official provides strategic and operational leadership for the inspection, flood, drainage, and code administration functions. The successful candidate will lead through integrity, accountability, sound judgment, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to serving both the community and the employees who serve it.

The ideal candidate understands that effective leadership is not simply about knowing the code, it is about knowing when to listen, when to act, when to challenge, and when to support. This position requires a leader who can make difficult decisions with fairness and consistency, communicate clearly, build strong relationships, and create an environment where employees are empowered to perform at their best.

Salary negotiable depending on qualifications

BENEFITS

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance
• Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan
• 457(b) deferred compensation program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Additional benefits and employee perks

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Fire Administration, or a closely related field; minimum of six (6) years of experience of combined experience in the code review and inspection process of building construction as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Plans Examiner, Inspector, or Trades Worker, including five (5) years in a supervisory position and three (3) years of experience in construction inspections or construction plans examining,
• An unrelated Bachelor's Degree; minimum of seven (7) years of experience of combined experience in the code review and inspection process of building construction as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Plans Examiner, Inspector, or Trades Worker, including five (5) years in a supervisory position and three (3) years of experience in construction inspections or construction plans examining,
• An Associate's Degree in Building Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Fire Administration, or a closely related field; minimum of eight (8) years of experience of combined experience in the code review and inspection process of building construction as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Plans Examiner, Inspector or Trades Worker, including five (5) years in a supervisory position and three (3) years of experience in construction inspections or construction plans examining,
• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of ten (10) years of experience of combined experience in the code review and inspection process of building construction as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Plans Examiner, Inspector, or Trades Worker, including five (5) years in a supervisory position and three (3) years of experience in construction inspections or construction plans examining.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Qualified applicants MUST possess the following at time of application:

Three (3) Standard Certifications including Building Code Administrator, Building Plans Examiner and Building Inspector per Florida Statute 468.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with public speaking within a technical or educational setting, and
• Experience performing detailed analysis of products or issues.