Chief Of Unsafe Structures

Chief Of Unsafe Structures Palm Beach County - 3.8 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details $79,156 a year 1 day 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 Supervising experience Crew management

Full Job Description ISSUED:

05/15/2026

CLOSES:

05/22/2026

Position:

CHIEF OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES

Salary:

$79,156 Annually, negotiable depending on qualifications

Department:

PLANNING ZONING & BUILDING

Division:

Building Hours:

7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday -

Friday Other:

Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Possession of a valid Driver's License from applicant's home state. Appointed applicant must obtain a Florida Driver's License within 30 days of hire and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

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

ID 2300 N.

Jog Road, WPB 34684 Highly responsible, specialized supervisory work responsible for directing investigations of unsafe structures, evaluating structural and safety conditions, and applying technical expertise and judgment to determine appropriate enforcement or corrective actions to abate unsafe conditions. Develops and implements procedures to ensure that structures within the County comply with the Florida Building Code, including applicable local amendments and Florida Statutes, to mitigate unsafe conditions. Work involves assigning, directing, training, and supervising a team of inspectors and clerical support staff involved in the abatement of unsafe buildings and systems, code enforcement and life safety issues, and specialized consumer matters. General supervision is received from the Assistant Deputy of Inspections, who provides guidance on Division policies and complex or sensitive matters. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of 10 years of combined experience in construction work as an Architect, Engineer, Construction Code Official, Contractor, Construction Superintendent, Inspector, Plans Examiner, or related work which involves examining construction plans or inspecting construction work for code compliance, with five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants MUST possess the following at time of application: A State of Florida License as a Residential Inspector AND a State of Florida License as a Standard Inspector (Structural), OR A State of Florida License in each of the construction trades (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical) as a Standard Inspector, OR Valid national certification(s) from the International Code Council (ICC) and/or another state AND ability to obtain Provisional Florida Residential Inspector and Structural Inspector Licenses within 120 days AND obtain Standard Florida licenses in the same categories within two years, or in accordance with

FS 468, OR

Meet the postsecondary education requirement as required by the State of Florida per

FS 468.609

with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional License(s) in the above categories within 120 days AND obtain Standard Florida Licensure within two years, or in accordance with

FS 468. 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).