This is skilled technical field inspection work in securing and maintaining regulatory compliance with municipal and other applicable codes and ordinances governing all phases of construction involving industrial, commercial, and residential structures. Work includes responsibility for the review, evaluation, and processing of architectural, building and engineering plans and specifications; inspection of the construction, alteration and repair activities on building sites and sign installations; and evaluation of existing facilities to ensure regulatory compliance with Florida Building Codes and local City ordinances, and all technical and safety standards. Work requires the exercise of considerable sound judgment, firmness, tact, and initiative, and is performed with considerable independence. Employees working in this classification, pursuant to a Labor Agreement, are eligible for additional pay incentives for each State of Florida Inspector and/or Plans Examiner certifications that are maintained for other trades.

Salary: $30.86 - $41.10 Hourly

Close Date: 05-19-2023 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Driver License.

• Possess and continue to maintain a standard license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for Building Inspections or must obtain the standard or provisional license for Building Inspections from the DBPR within five and one half (5 ½) months of appointment to the position.

• Possess three years of experience as a building inspector, or in building construction as a master craftsman, contractor, journeyman, builder, or supervisor.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have considerable experience in construction.

• Have more than five (5) years of experience as a Certified Building Inspector for a government entity or private provider, or in building construction as a contractor, construction journeyman, builder, or construction supervisor, as required per Florida Statute 468.

• Are skilled in the use of a personal computer.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.