Structural Building Inspector I–III (Public Sector)

City-of-Boca-Raton,-Fl; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible work schedule

Retirement plans

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton is seeking Building Inspector I/II/III to perform on-site inspections for code compliance across development sites. Roles cover level-specific duties, including inspecting, certifying, and testifying as required.

Wage starts per level: I at $34.20/hour, II at $35.91/hour, III at $37.71/hour. Requirements include Florida inspector certifications, a valid Florida driver’s license, and strong communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in building construction trades.
• Valid Standard Inspector Certification(s) in Florida.
• Valid Florida Class E driver’s license.
• Preferred: contractor certification or licensure as Architect/Engineer in Florida; Building Code Administrator (BCAIB).

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings under construction for code compliance.
• Identify hazardous conditions and issue notices or stop-work orders; reinspect when corrected.
• Prepare inspection reports and testify in court as required.
• Communicate professionally with contractors, owners, public and staff about codes.
• Use inspection/permit software and learn evolving technologies.
• Participate in on-call rotation for fire-incident inspections and post-storm assessments.
• Assist with enforcement of code compliance and review building plans for compliance.

Skills

Technical reading

Active listening

Service orientation

Time management

Communication

Active learning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Standard Inspector Certification (Florida)

Plan Examiner Certification (Florida)

Florida Class “E” driver’s license

Job description

The City of Boca Raton is seeking Building Inspector I/II/III to perform on-site inspections for code compliance across development sites. Roles cover level-specific duties, including inspecting, certifying, and testifying as required.

Wage starts per level: I at $34.20/hour, II at $35.91/hour, III at $37.71/hour. Requirements include Florida inspector certifications, a valid Florida driver’s license, and strong communication and time-management skills.