Building Inspector - CareerLadder Group

Polk County•Bartow, FL

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Division is seeking a Building Inspector to perform construction inspections on development projects, ensuring compliance with state and local building codes, approved plans, and manufacturer specifications. This role contributes to the safety and quality of construction across the County by enforcing the Florida Building Code and other applicable regulations. The position involves conducting field inspections, preparing documentation of code violations, inspecting mobile/manufactured home installations, issuing stop work orders, inputting inspection results into permitting software, interpreting and enforcing codes, communicating with property owners and contractors, collaborating with various agencies, planning inspection routes, escalating complex issues, and supporting emergency operations for damage assessment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the building construction profession or trades.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.
Within 90 days of employment, must obtain provisional certification from the DBPR as either: Residential Inspector, or A Building, Commercial Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector.
Provisional certification must be converted to a standard license within the timeframe established by DBPR.
Must possess a standard license as either: (A) Residential Inspector, or (B) One of the following: Building, Commercial Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector, as issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Must hold a standard license as a Residential Inspector and one of the following: Building, Commercial Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector, issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
OR Must hold standard licenses in three of the following: Building, Commercial Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector.
Must possess a standard inspector license in the following trades: Building, Commercial Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
Residential Inspector

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants licensed in trades currently prioritized by the County.
Bilingual (Spanish and English) skills are desirable.
Plans Reviewer licenses are a plus.
Possession of Plans Examiner licenses.
Possession of a Plans Reviewer license.

Responsibilities

Conducts field inspections and re-inspections within licensed disciplines in accordance with county procedures and adopted codes.
Prepares written documentation of code violations and deviations from approved plans or manufacturer specifications.
Inspect mobile/manufactured home installations for compliance with manufacturer guidelines and state regulations.
Issues stop work orders for unpermitted construction, as directed.
Inputs inspection results and comments into permitting software.
Interprets and enforces the Florida Building Code and other applicable ordinances and standards.
Communicates effectively with property owners and contractors regarding inspection results and requirements.
Collaborates with plans examiners, County divisions, and external agencies to ensure consistent service and regulatory compliance.
Plans daily inspection routes using traditional maps, web-based tools, and GPS technology.
Escalates complex inspections to supervisory staff when assistance is needed.
Provides support to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for damage assessment during declared emergencies.