Senior Building Construction Inspector

Village of North Palm Beach; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of North Palm Beach seeks a Senior Building Construction Inspector to perform inspections across building construction, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable codes and preparing clear inspection reports for supervisors.

The role requires substantial experience and Florida certifications in at least two disciplines, plus a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Five (5) years combined experience in construction, building code inspection, plans review or related field.
• Knowledge of building construction methods, procedures, materials and applicable codes and standards at federal, state, county and village level.
• Firsthand knowledge of building, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical and fire codes.
• State of Florida inspector certifications in at least two disciplines.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections in building construction, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations.
• Ensure compliance with plans, codes, regulations and guidelines; prepare concise reports for superiors.

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

The Senior Building Construction Inspector performs inspections in building construction, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations. The specific area of responsibility depends upon State of Florida certification requirements and actual trades experience. The Senior Building Construction Inspector ensures compliance with building plans, established codes, regulations and technical guidelines and prepares concise accurate reports of the inspections for superiors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Five (5) years combined experience in the field of construction, building code inspection, plans review or a related field.
• Considerable knowledge of building construction methods, procedures, materials practices and techniques including applicable federal, state, county and Village ordinances and standards.
• Firsthand knowledge of building, electrical, gas, plumbing, mechanical and fire codes.
• Standard Certifications as an Inspector with the State of Florida in at least two (2) disciplines of Inspection (i.e., Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural or 1 & 2 Family plus one (1) commercial discipline).
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with a good driving record.