Building Code Inspector - MECHANICAL

Building Code Inspector - MECHANICAL

Salary

$31.44 - $50.18 Hourly

Location

Building Code Services-Riverbend Corporate Ctr 2307 W Broward Blvd Ste 300 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1414520

Department

RED BCD Unincorp

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Veterans Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

International Degree Verification

International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Building Code Inspector - Mechanical to support the Building Code Division.

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

General Description

Inspections in building construction, electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires five (5) years supervisory experience in residential/commercial construction in either the structural, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical discipline depending on area of assignment.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Certified as a Building Code Inspector by the State of Florida, or eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) as a Building Code Inspector, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, depending on area of assignment.

Certificate of Competency as a General Contractor, Master Contractor or Contractor depending on the discipline.

Possess and maintain a Valid Florida Class E Driver License based on area of assignment.

Performs related work as assigned.

Preferences

• Degree in relevant field
• Fundamentals of Code Enforcement certification by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE)
• Certified Construction Manager, LEED Green Associate Certification, Concrete Certification or HVAC, Plumbing and/or Electrical Certification (depending on area of assignment)
• Fire Safety Inspector
• OSHA Certification
• Fluent in Spanish, Creole, other languages (Speak, read and write) [*Excluding English]
• ICC Energy Code certification
• Experience with Virtual Plan Review software

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

DEPENDING ON AREA OF ASSIGNMENT, duties may include any/all of the following:

This is technical work in the enforcement of Chapter 9 Contractors of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.

Performs building inspections on all types of structures.

Performs building plan review on site.

Investigates fraud complaints against licensed/unlicensed contractors and tree trimmers.

Enforces licensing requirements for industries regulated by Broward County.

Investigates violations of, and enforces the provisions of Florida Senate Statute 489, and Broward County Code of Ordinances Chapter 9 (Contractors).

Generates and processes complaint case files.

Attends and testifies in administrative, and criminal court hearings.

Participates with various local law enforcement agencies, State Insurance Fraud Investigators, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in undercover sting operations against unlicensed contractors.

Attends, presents, and prosecutes cases against licensed contractors before various Licensing Boards.

Assists other agency sections as needed to provide expertise regarding licensing, and other pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Negotiates reimbursement of money from licensed/unlicensed respondents to complainants, holds funds as needed, and disburses with generated releases of lien and/or prosecution.

Performs administrative work such as inspection resulting, uploading photos of construction and violations, e-mail, phone calls, attending work related meetings, and providing customer service.

Performs code enforcement duties.

Inspects and signs building permits cards.

Enters time and activity in computer for daily activities and for payroll.

Performs related work as assigned

This is technical work in the enforcement of the Florida Building Code.

Under the general supervision of the Building Official or high level administrator, the incumbent performs the following work:

1) Conducts inspections for compliance with codes and regulations governing mechanical installations;

2) Observes progress during various states of construction for possible defects and violations that must be corrected;

3) Reviews code standards and departmental regulations and obtains compliance with codes;

4) Reviews and checks blueprints, plans, complex calculations and sketches associated with a permit in relation to the actual construction, alteration or repair;

5) Confers with contractors, engineers, architects, property owners and other interested parties, answer questions and explain building codes and regulations;

6) Prepare and maintain records of plans, plan reviews, inspections, letters and reports prepared in connection with building permits;

7) Attends meetings and conferences concerned with building code enforcement;

8) Performs other related work. Work is performed with considerable independence within established codes, regulations and technical guidelines.

Performs related work as assigned

Competencies

• Manages Complexity:

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

• Decision Quality:

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

• Action Oriented:

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.

• Plans and Aligns:

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others, providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.

• Ensures Accountability:

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks teams and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.

• Drives Results:

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure. Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.

• Communicates Effectively:

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Disseminates knowledge, insights, and updates in a polished, precise, and compelling manner. Demonstrates a deep interest in others comments. Creates rich documents and reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01

Are you certified as a Building Code Inspector by the State of Florida, or eligible for certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and appeals and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) as a Building Code Inspector, pursuant to the requirements of the Florida Building Code, depending on area of assignment? (Information must be verifiable on your resume/profile).

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least five (5) years' supervisory experience in residential/commercial construction in the Mechanical discipline? (Information must be verifiable on your resume/profile).

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following Certificates of Competency or Professional Licenses issued by the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, Broward County Central Examining Board of Plumbers, Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board and/or Florida Board of Professional Engineers do you possess? Please provide License numbers.

• o Class "A" Air Conditioning Contractor
• o Master Mechanical Contractor
• o Mechanical Contractor
• o Journeyman Mechanical Contractor
• o Engineer
• o None of the above

04

Please describe your experience with scheduling your time to cover inspections and other duties.

05

Please describe your knowledge of the Mechanical construction industry.

06

Please describe your experience with building plans and the Florida building code.

07

Please provide an example from your experience of preparing and maintaining records and reports.

08

Please provide an example from your experience where there was a lack of trust with a coworker, the actions you took, and the results of those actions.

09

Please provide an example from your experience when you were faced with a serious customer service problem, the actions you took, and the results of those actions.

10

Please explain how you multitask and prioritize your work.

Required Question

Employer Broward County

Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800

Phone (954) 831-4000

Website http://www.broward.org/careers