Senior Building Inspector — Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Hours

City of Dunedin; Florida; On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna health plans

Life & LTD

Vision & Dental

Paid leave

401(a) 8% match

11 holidays

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

The City of Dunedin, Florida, seeks a Senior Building Inspector (Building & Residential) with Florida BCAIB licensure or eligible to obtain it. The role emphasizes inspections of residential and commercial buildings, adherence to codes, and coordination with developers and professionals.

Strong licensure and multiple inspector classifications are highly valued. In addition to a competitive salary, the city offers sign‑on bonuses, robust health and retirement benefits, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and five to seven years combined experience in 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.
• Requires two or more standard inspector certifications, or the ability to obtain a provisional license in two or more inspector categories.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential and commercial buildings under construction or existing to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications for construction, renovations and alterations.
• Interprets Florida building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes for City personnel and the public.
• Maintains inspection records and enters results into computer.
• Presents cases to the Code Enforcement Board and performs follow-up inspections.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in building construction or related field

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

The City of Dunedin, Florida, seeks a Senior Building Inspector (Building & Residential) with Florida BCAIB licensure or eligible to obtain it. The role emphasizes inspections of residential and commercial buildings, adherence to codes, and coordination with developers and professionals.

Strong licensure and multiple inspector classifications are highly valued. In addition to a competitive salary, the city offers sign‑on bonuses, robust health and retirement benefits, and flexible schedules.