Roofing Inspector

Roofing Inspector

Salary

$83,907.20 - $109,075.20 Annually

Location

City of Homestead, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500183

Department

Development Services

Opening Date

02/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

The Future Lives Here! Starting in April 2026, the City will join the Florida Retirement System (FRS). This means expanded retirement benefits and stronger financial security for our employees.

General Function:

The Roofing Inspector is responsible for enforcing state, county, and municipal roofing codes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, safety standards, and construction practices. This position provides advanced technical expertise, performs complex roofing inspections, reviews roofing plans, and serves as a subject matter expert on roofing code interpretation and enforcement within the City of Homestead.

Reports To:

Chief Building Inspector

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform field inspections of roofs, roofing installations, and construction projects to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code - Roofing, Miami-Dade amendments, and all applicable regulations.
• Review roofing plans, specifications, and permit applications for code compliance and technical accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance and code interpretation assistance to inspection staff, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public.
• Interpret and enforce applicable building and roofing codes; issue notices of violation and coordinate required compliance actions.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert regarding roofing code requirements and best practices.
• Prepare inspection reports, maintain accurate inspection records, and ensure documentation is complete and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Participate in technical reviews, compliance meetings, and hearings related to roofing code enforcement, as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Type of Appointment/Work hours:

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

Requirements:

• Possess two years of field experience in the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). Completing an eight-hour HVHZ training course approved by Miami-Dade Board of Rules and Appeals may substitute for the required HVHZ experience.

• Must possess a valid and current Driver's License with a clean driving record Plus, meet one of the following four requirements:

• Five years of experience in the roofing industry, including two years in a supervisory capacity AND either: (a) Current Roofing Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Eligibility issued by the MDC CTQB; or (b) Current Roofing Contractor license issued by the Florida CILB; OR

• Five years of experience in the roofing industry and certification as a Building Inspector in MDC and possess a Florida Standard Roofing Inspector License or a personal certificate from the MDC CTQB as a Roofing Inspector or Roofing Contractor; OR

• Five years of experience in the roofing industry and certification as a Building Inspector in MDC and possess a current certificate as a GC issued by the Florida CILB provided the number of the license shall be less than #7837; OR

• Five years of experience in the roofing industry and holding a current license from Florida as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer.

• Must pass a background screening process.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:

The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Core Competencies:

• Judgement - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorisation/Security Clearance:

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorisation of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorisation.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Veteran's Preference Policy:

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans' Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritised placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.

Employer Homestead, City of (FL)

Address 100 Civic Court

Homestead, Florida, 33030

Website https://www.homesteadfl.gov