Building Inspector I (Mechanical Trade) Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Building Inspector I (Mechanical Trade) Building Inspector I (Mechanical Trade)

Salary
$66,203.16 Annually
Location

FL 33410, FL

Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
25-404106
Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Opening Date
06/27/2025
Closing Date
Continuous

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks,munity centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, andmitted individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team! Come join our family!
Summary
Provides statutorily mandated, technical field inspection of permitted construction projects to ensure strictpliance of permitted work with all enacted codes and standards in effect at the time of permit application.
Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities
Perform field inspection of permitted and un-permitted work forpliance with applicable standards.
Reviews plans both in the field and in the office to insure all work ispliance with the approved construction documents
Documents both approvals and deficiencies on site in a legible and concise fashion and returns the records of those deficiencies to the department
Performs data entry as necessary to record the results in the City data system
Investigatesplaints both on permitted work and non-permitted work, properly documents all violations noted upon saidplaint inspections
Placards unsafe structures as authorized by the Building Official
Posts stop work orders, and documents the specific conditions under which the construction in violation may resume as authorized by the Building Official
Investigateplaints of unlicensed construction activity and forwards the results to the appropriate licensing authority as necessary
Confers with owners, architects, engineers, field personnel, and others as necessary to explain theplex technical code requirements applicable to each permitted construction project to others
Performs studies, reports and related research as directed by supervision
Answers written correspondence as necessary
Maintains a safe work environment which is free from hazards and performs the duties normal to the position in a safe manner. Reviews the safety condition of the project work site being inspected and document deficiencies noted to the appropriate responsible party
Complies with all City, departmental and divisional policies and procedures both written and as expressed verbally by supervision
Interact supportively with other city agencies and departments as well as state, county, and other public officials as directed by supervision
All other duties as directed by supervision
Performs all work inpliance with applicable codes, statutory requirements, applicable standards of conduct
Performs emergency operations as required
Performs all other related duties as required or assigned

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Serve as a member of various City employeemittees, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, and
Considerable experience in the construction industry, and
Licensure by the State of Florida as a Building Inspector in one (1) discipline of inspection per Florida Statute 468 or the ability to obtain a provisional license within the first ninety (90) day of employment, and
The ability to achieve additional licensing every three years, and
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with a good driving record.
Any relatedbination of education, training and experience.
Employer
City of Palm Beach Gardens