Field Building Inspector – Code Compliance

City of Oakland Park; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oakland Park is seeking a journey-level inspector to enforce the Florida Building Code across structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades. The role involves in-field inspections of work progress and completed projects to ensure safety and code compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver’s license, and certification per the Florida Building Code ( Broward County amendments) for trades.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret construction plans and apply building codes
• Extensive knowledge of Florida building codes and regulations
• Able to enforce regulations with tact and good judgment
• Maintain and update inspection records and reports

Responsibilities

• Perform systematic site inspections for conformance with City, State, and Federal codes
• Inspect construction in progress or completed work under permits
• Issue violations and re-inspect after corrections
• Consult with architects, engineers, contractors, and homeowners
• Identify compliance problems and explain city codes to violators
• Investigate complaints and determine validity of claims
• Coordinate with Building Official and Chief Inspector on unresolved issues
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory developments and recertification requirements
• Assist and support technical Inspectors with moderately complex issues

Skills

Reading plans

Code knowledge

Regulatory enforcement

Record keeping

Software proficiency

Communication

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida Driver’s License

Florida Building Code certification (structural/electrical/mechanical/plumbing)

Job description

City of Oakland Park is seeking a journey-level inspector to enforce the Florida Building Code across structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing trades. The role involves in-field inspections of work progress and completed projects to ensure safety and code compliance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver’s license, and certification per the Florida Building Code ( Broward County amendments) for trades.