Building Construction Inspector I (Structural, Multiple Opportunities) Palm Beach County - 3.8 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details $31.13 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave 457(b) Paid holidays Disability insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Pension plan Parental leave Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Working on construction projects

Full Job Description ISSUED:

09/09/2026

CLOSES:

09/23/2026

Position:

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I

(Structural, Multiple Opportunities)

Salary:

$31.13

Per Hour Division:

Building Department:

PLANNING ZONING & BUILDING

Department:

PLANNING ZONING & BUILDING

Division:

Building Hours:

7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday - Friday; may be required to work overtime.

Other:

Must be able to lift 40 pounds. Possession of a valid Driver's License in the current state of residency. Appointed applicant must obtain a Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval within 60 days of hire.

THESE ARE AT-WILL POSITIONS.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job

ID 2300 N.

Jog Road, WPB 36144 Advanced technical fieldwork in the enforcement of construction projects for compliance with the County's construction codes, related regulations, and Building Division policies. Inspects various building sites within an assigned geographical area and enforces adherence to codes in the Structural category. Work is performed with considerable independent judgement under minimal supervision within the framework provided by the various construction codes and Division policies. Performance is reviewed by an administrative superior through oral and written communication for the appropriate discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four (4) years of experience as required by the State of Florida in construction work as an Architect, Engineer, Contractor, Inspector, Electrician, Plumber, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician, or Carpenter.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Qualified applicants must possess the following: Florida Inspector License in the Structural trade, OR Valid certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) and/or license from another state, with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional Certification within 120 days AND one (1) Standard Florida License within 11 months of hire, OR Meets the postsecondary education requirement as required by the State of Florida with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional Certification within 120 days AND one (1) Standard Florida License within 11 months of hire.

BENEFITS

Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan 457(b) deferred compensation program Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement program Additional benefits and employee perks All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).