County Building Inspector Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : 501 West Meadow Street, Leesburg, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Building
Division: Building
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Nature of Work
Building Inspector Trainee - $22.87 - $33.48 per hour
Building Inspector I - $36.60 - $53.60 per hour
Building Inspector II - $38.06 - $55.74 per hour
The purpose of the class is to review plans and inspect structures and facilities for compliance with building codes. The class is responsible for providing information, inspecting structures, enforcing codes, and reporting. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
Essential Job Functions
Building Inspector Trainee

• Gain the knowledge, licenses and skills necessary to make field inspections of residential and commercial structural permits during various stages of construction and remodeling to assure compliance with applicable codes and regulations of the City, County, State and Federal agencies.
• Read and interpret building plans for structure within a supervised environment to learn the requirements necessary to become a field inspector.
• Coordinate inspection activities with other City departments.
• Confer with architects, contractors, builders and the general public in the field and office.
• Update and maintain records and files.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Learn to perform building inspections in a variety of specialty trade areas for additional licensures
• Incorporate time management, planning and organizing skills in the performance of job.
• Use effective oral and written communication skills to deal with the general public, using courtesy and tact.
• Relate interpersonal sensitivity, assertiveness and stress tolerance, to function under stressful situations.
• Handle several tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in an environment of frequent interruptions.
• Work effectively with other governmental entities, private interests, contractors and professional clientele.
• Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends classes or seminars to improve knowledge and skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing phoning, and copying.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Guides others, making frequent decisions affecting the individual, citizens, professionals, coworkers, and others that depend on the service or product.
• Summarizes, tabulates, or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed schema or plan.

Building Inspector I

• Researches and maintains currency in all applicable building codes; advises citizens and building professionals on construction requirements.
• Reviews plans and specifications; advises citizens and building professionals on needed changes or corrections to meet codes; issues building permits and inspection certificates.
• Performs on-site inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes; issues written warnings, citations, and violation notices.
• Responds to citizen complaints of code violations; inspects and verifies compliance or non-compliance with applicable codes.
• Resolves disputes over provisions of codes when required.
• Prepares logs, forms, and reports documenting results of inspections and other events or activities; maintains building permit and plans records; testifies in court as required.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends classes or seminars to improve knowledge and skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Guides others, making frequent decisions affecting the individual, citizens, professionals, coworkers, and others that depend on the service or product
• Summarizes, tabulates, or formats data or information in accordance with a prescribed schematic or plan.
• Persuades or influences others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances.
• Responsible for working safety and following all applicable safety health rules. Worker is responsible for reporting any unsafe condition to the supervisor. Workers are expected to stop work when conditions are unsafe and could lead to significant property damage, serious injury, or death.

Building Inspector II

• Researches and maintains currency in all applicable building codes; advises citizens and building professionals on construction requirements.
• Performs on-site inspections to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes; issues written warnings, citations, and violation notices.
• Responds to citizen complaints of code violations; inspects and verifies compliance or non-compliance with applicable codes.
• Resolves disputes over provisions of codes when required.
• Prepares logs, forms, and reports documenting results of inspections and other events or activities; maintains building permit and plans records; testifies in court as required.
• Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends classes or seminars to improve knowledge and skills.
• Performs routine office tasks, such as typing, filing, faxing phoning, and copying.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Guides others, making frequent decisions affecting the individual, citizens, professionals, coworkers, and others that depend on the service or product.
• Persuades or influences others in favor of a service, point of view, or course of action; may enforce laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances.
• Mentors fellow inspectors to increase knowledge and provide inspection continuity.
• Performs professional level work requiring the application of principles and practices of a wide range of administrative, technical, or managerial methods in the solution of administrative or technical problems; applies general understanding of operating policies and procedures to solve complex administrative problems; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results or frequent exposure to unusual pressure.
• Makes decisions as a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; assists in developing policies and practices. This work requires independent decision making, establish and maintain working relationship with contractors, developers, architects, employees and public.
• Responsible for working safety and following all applicable safety health rules. Worker is responsible for reporting any unsafe condition to the supervisor. Workers are expected to stop work when conditions are unsafe and could lead to significant property damage, serious injury, or death.

Minimum Requirements
Building Inspector Trainee
Requires a high school diploma or GED and formal training, special courses, or self-education equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in engineering, construction, or a closely related field.Requires 5 years of construction related experience. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Must obtain Provisional Plans Examiner & Inspector licenses within six (6) months of employment. Must take and pass the State of Florida Principles and Practices exam within one (1) year of employment. Must take and pass the State of Florida Plans Examiner exam within one (1) year of employment. Must obtain a Florida Inspector license within one (18) months of employment. Incentive pay of $1.00 per hour will be paid for each additional license earned beyond these base requirements. Incentives will cease upon promotion to the next level of Plans Examiner or Inspector.
Building Inspector I
Requires a high school diploma or GED and formal training, special courses, or self-education equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in engineering, construction, or a closely related field.Requires minimum 4 years of construction or closely related field, engineering, drafting, or trade related experience or formal education in the construction/engineering field or a combination of these to meet eligibility requirements for licensure. Requires 1-3 of the Florida licenses listed in Florida Statue 468. Requires 1-3 of the Florida licenses listed in Florida Statue 468 for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or one- and two-family dwelling.1 and 2 family licenses will count as 2 licenses. A Fire Inspector license may count as a license. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
Building Inspector II
Requires a high school diploma or GED and formal training, special courses, or self-education equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in engineering, construction, or a closely related field. Requires minimum 8 years of construction or closely related field, engineering, drafting, or trade related experience or formal education in the construction/engineering field or a combination of these to meet eligibility requirements for licensure. Requires 4 to 6 of the Florida licenses as listed under Florida Statue 468. Considerable knowledge of State and local codes and laws for commercial, industrial and residential building construction. Requires 4 to 6 of the Florida licenses listed in Florida Statue 468 for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or one- and two-family dwelling: 1 (one) and 2 (two) family license will count as 2 licenses. A Fire Inspector license may count as a license. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.
Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.
Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.
Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.
Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%.Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan.
All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account
Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.
Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay.
Holidays: 11 paid holidays.
PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.
Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.
Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are: Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.
Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots.
01
Do you possess a State of Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalency certificate?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of construction and/or engineering experience do you have?
04
Please state what Florida licenses you currently hold as listed in Florida Statute 468.
05
Do you have a Florida DBPR Residential Inspector's license?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have the full set of Florida DBPR Building, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Inspector license?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have a Florida Fire Inspector I Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question