Unsafe Construction Associate (Multiple Opportunities) Palm Beach County - 3.8 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details $34.50 an hour 7 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 Construction regulatory compliance High school diploma or GED Driver's License Construction plans Building code analysis Construction safety inspection

Full Job Description ISSUED:

09/23/2026

CLOSES:

10/07/2026

Position:

UNSAFE CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATE

(Multiple Opportunities)

Salary:

$34.50

Per Hour Division:

Building Department:

PLANNING ZONING & BUILDING

Department:

PLANNING ZONING & BUILDING

Division:

Building Hours:

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday; may be required to work overtime.

Other:

Ability to lift 30 pounds preferred. Possession of a valid Driver's License from applicant's home state. Appointed applicant must obtain a Florida Driver's License within 60 days of appointment and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.

THESE ARE AT-WILL POSITIONS.

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

ID 2300 N.

Jog Road, WPB 36324 Highly specialized administrative and technical work related to the abatement of unsafe buildings, resolution of code enforcement citations, and specialized consumer issues. Responsible for inspecting unsafe structures, including initiating action to condemn and abate unsafe structures through preparing, mailing, and recording appropriate notices. Work is performed under the supervision of the Building Director and is reviewed through oral and written reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work which involved examining construction plans or inspecting construction for code compliance.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Qualified applicants MUST possess one of the following at time of application: Florida Certification as a Residential Plans Examiner, OR Florida Certification as a Residential Inspector, OR Possession of valid national certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) and/or another state AND ability to obtain a Provisional Florida One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector within 120 days AND obtain Standard Florida Certification(s) within one (1) year of hire, OR Meets the postsecondary education requirement as required by the State of Florida with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional Certification(s) within 120 days AND obtain Standard Florida Licensure within 11 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Experience providing public service, An Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited school of construction, Certified Building Official (CBO) Certification, and Four (4) years of experience as a Building Inspector.

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).