City Inspector Jobs in Hialeah, FL (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $98,569.58 - $139,276.48 Annually
Location : 10770 W Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-172
Department: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Division: BUILDING
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: FOPA
Description
NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS!
The City of Sunrise is now offering a $7,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS to internal and external candidates who successfully complete the hiring process for this position.
ABOUT OUR CITY
The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace - it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.
As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.
We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.
Effective January 2026, the City has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance - providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.
NATURE OF WORK
This classification involves directing the inspection and plan review process of mechanical installations for compliance with the Florida Building Code for the City. An employee in this position inspects, plans, assigns, and directs work of inspectors and examiners; ensures assigned staff engages in reviewing, inspecting, and testing of mechanical installations, equipment, and appliances according to specifications and codes; reviews plans prior to issuance of a mechanical permit; and works with contractors, builders, and owners regarding approval/disapproval of plans. This position also furnishes technical advice and assists in preparation of prosecution for code violations.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises inspections of new and existing mechanical system installations for conformance with the requirements of the Florida Mechanical Code and other applicable codes.
• Reviews the mechanical sections of construction plans submitted in support of applications for building permits; reviews the separate working drawings, plans, shop drawings, etc., submitted in support of applications for mechanical permits for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Annotates plans to indicate any deficiencies and requires plans correction prior to installation of mechanical systems.
• Makes on-site inspections of mechanical systems during installation in new residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures for conformance with codes and standards; ensures that all deficiencies are corrected prior to release of the system for use.
• Assists mechanical inspectors/examiners in solving difficult field inspection problems and in examination and interpretation of mechanical diagrams and plans.
• Conducts inspections for new and existing buildings and structures for conformance with codes and standards; requires corrections of any deficiencies.
• Conducts continuing review of all codes, standards, laws and ordinances pertaining to mechanical installations in buildings or structures; establishes and maintains files and records concerning inadequacies found in existing codes and standards; prepares recommendations for additions deletions, revisions, or amendments to codes and standards to secure health, sanitation, general public safety/welfare by regulating installation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment and installations.
• Assists in the preparation for prosecution of code violators and represents the City at court hearings.
• Explains and interprets building and mechanical specifications to contractors and other interested parties.
• Confers with supervisor on general policies related to department policy, special assignments, and related matters.
• Provides exemplary customer service.
• Demonstrates a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity involving the public while demonstrating an understanding, consideration, and respect for cultural, religious and gender differences.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements
EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive related work experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
• To be eligible for appointment as a Chief Mechanical Inspector:

• Must meet the requirements of Chapter 1, Sections 104.6 through 104.6.2, of the current Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code.
• Must be able to possess a certification issued by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as the Chief Mechanical Inspector for the City of Sunrise.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment

• Work is performed in various environments including conducting inspections in the field at various public locations within the City. Shifts and work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Some duties may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions including but not limited to adverse environmental conditions, varying temperatures, inclement weather . May be required to perform work at locations with exposure over, in and around water, which may not be accessible to the physically handicapped.

Physical

• Must have sufficient strength and agility to perform some lifting, kneeling, bending, reaching and climbing steps or ladders. Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time required. Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements. Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to operate a City issued motor vehicle.

Sensory

• The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Requires ability to adapt to frequent changes in workload and to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate while completing tasks within established time frames. It also requires interaction with employees from all City departments/divisions and the general public.

Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in constructing, installing, and operating a variety of mechanical installations, equipment, and appliances.
• Knowledge of standard testing devices applicable to position.
• Knowledge of possible defects and faults in mechanical equipment and of effective corrective measures.
• Knowledge of the materials and methods used in mechanical construction and of the stages of construction when possible, defects and violations may most easily be observed and corrected.
• Knowledge of the codes and regulations governing mechanical work in the City.
• Skill in operation of computer equipment and tablet, including standard PC applications, electronic plan review software and inspection software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction and mechanical diagrams, plans, and blueprints and to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction and installation processes.
• Ability to diagnose defects and hazards in the new and old mechanical installations, equipment, and appliances.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of the staff engaged in inspecting mechanical installations and equipment in a manner conducive to acceptable performance and high morale.
• Ability to enforce code regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to supervise records maintenance.
• Ability to prepare and submit reports.
• Ability to express one's self clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recommended changes, revisions, additions, deletions, or amendments to codes, ordinances, and standards pertaining to installation, maintenance, and operation of mechanical systems.
• Ability to work in harmony with supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, and appointed boards.
• Ability to use diplomacy and tact in the working relationships with developers, contractors, owners, suppliers, and trades representatives.
• Ability to operate a City-issued lightweight motorized vehicle
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, City officials, supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, vendors, the general public and other outside organizations with the goal of fostering positive employee relations and employee morale.
• Ability to meet the public, and explain and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially, sometimes in stressful or emotional situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and use tact and independent judgement to address escalated situations.
• Effective communications skills and proficiency with computer skills, grammar and composition are required.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY
GENERAL EMPLOYEE
HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/01/23
City-Paid Medical Benefits:
• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral
Retirement:
• Employee Contribution = 8%
• Vesting = 10 Years
• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service
• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years
• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually
Longevity:
Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:
Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*
10 Years 2.5%
15 Years 2.5%
20 Years 5.0%
* Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay
Paid Holidays:
Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July, Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
Annual Leave:
Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:
Completed Months of Service Total Hours Accrued Annually
Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days
Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days
Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days
Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days
Annual Leave Cash Out:
Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.
Floating Holidays:
Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.
Perfect Attendance:
For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.
Sick Leave:
Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five pe