Senior Building Inspector Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $73,974.20 - $121,317.70 Annually
Location : Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-time; Regular Appointment
Job Number: 2026-147
Department: Building
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
We are offering a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for the position of Senior Building Inspector.
*** Salary Negotiable Depending on Qualifications***
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of complex technical and administrative work in reviewing development operations to verify conformity with all approved building plans and specifications for the Building Department.
Position Scope:
This is a senior-level tradesman and position and Essential Personnel
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Performs systematic site inspections of skilled trades work for new and existing construction within the City to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal code and regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade.
• Verifies compliance with approved building permits, plans, and specifications; reviews and approves work of completed projects.
• Orders portions of a building or structure to be exposed for inspection and/or orders a halt in construction work or vacating of the building if occupancy or use is contrary to established regulations as needed.
• Collaborates with independent contractors and subcontractors, engineers, architects, homeowners, and internal administrative support to ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted for approval of requested permits and licenses.
• Reads, interprets, and performs reviews of blueprints and specifications for construction plans and designs to ensure compliance with all applicable city, county, state, and federal codes and regulatory requirements in the building/structural trade.
• Recommends a variety of methods, materials, equipment, and alterations in order to assist with adherence to accepted standards.
• Identifies compliance problems and issues code violations; meets with violators and general public to explain and interpret applicable codes and advises violator of expected time frame to correct infraction; performs re-inspection to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Issues written violations of codes and conducts re-inspections to determine if corrections have been made to achieve compliance.
• Reviews, maintains, and updates all files, documents, records and reports of inspections activities and findings.
• Communicates with Building Official and Chief Building Inspector on any structural problems, code issues, or regulatory requirements that have not been resolved.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and regulatory developments for application to functional areas under charge; attends annual continuing education courses for re-certification. Interacts courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers, and/or vendors.
• Testifies in court and before related boards, obtains relevant documentation, and prepares testimony as required.
• Identifies and/or recommends cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his/her department and under his/her area of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all functions relevant to the processing and approval of building construction projects in the respective trade/discipline, e.g., plans review, licensing, permitting, and inspections.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of building inspection and thorough knowledge of the State and Florida Building codes.
• Knowledge of the full scope of the department's functions, applicable local laws, county and city ordinances and regulations, and State statutes that have a bearing on the department.
• Knowledge of the rules established by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations.
• Knowledge of the functions of the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals, including their certification and educational programs.
• Knowledge of O.S.H.A. standards, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and methods.
• Skill in the review and interpretation of construction project plans and the technical interpretation of applicable construction codes and regulatory standards.
• Skill in written communications for the effective development and presentation of departmental reports and modifications to established codes and ordinances.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to provide plans review oversight and recommend/develop modifications as necessary to ensure overall project compliance with applicable codes and regulatory standards.
• Ability to use and interpret building codes, accessibility codes, mechanical and plumbing terminology and language used within the department.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, departmental staff and management, contractors, engineers, architects, and property owners.

Minimum Requirements
Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in the inspection of High-Rise/Multi-family buildings.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing plan reviews.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• A Florida Registered Architect, Florida Professional Engineer, or Florida General Contractor License with at least 5 years of experience.
• Standard Building Inspector and Plans Examiner Licenses from the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Must meet all other licensure requirements set forth by the Miami-Dade County Chapter 8 and the Board of Rules and Appeals.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in various indoor and outdoor environments. Frequently required to see, hear, and talk with employees and the public. Frequently required to read and/or present documents, write or use keyboard to communicate through written means. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and operate a motor vehicle. Occasionally required to climb or balance. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information:

• There is a one-year probationary period.
• It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
• Background screenings are conducted through the Clearinghouse @

Health Insurance
The City has a three-tiered stipend plan to help offset the cost of employee health insurance coverage. The three tiers are as follows:

1. Opt Out - Employees opting out of the City's health insurance plan receive $550 contribution, pro-rated semi-monthly. Only employees who provide proof they are enrolled in a creditable coverage insurance plan or Medicare may "opt-out" of the City's health insurance plan. The City reserves the right to verify coverage, request additional information, deny, or cancel this benefit at any time.
2. Single Coverage - Employees choosing single coverage receive a contribution of $814.60 monthly, pro-rated semi-monthly.
3. Dependent Coverage - Employees choosing dependent coverage receive a monthly contribution amount of $1,183.92 if enrolling with employee + child(ren) coverage, $1,261.40 if enrolling with employee + spouse coverage, or $1,5633.48 if enrolling with family coverage, pro-rated semi-monthly.

If the dollar amount of the coverage selected is less than the amount allowed, the employee receives the difference, prorated semi-monthly, likewise if the dollar amount of the insurance coverage selected exceeds the allowed amount, the employee pays the difference, pro-rated semi-monthly, The City will deduct all applicable taxes.
Currently the City offers two health insurance plans through United Health Care as follows:

1. High Option OAP - Standard Insurance Plan
2. Low Option OAPIN - Lower tiered insurance plan with higher deductibles and co-payments.

Dental and Vision Insurance
The City pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan and 50% of the cost for dependent coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan. Dental and vision insurance are mandatory for employees.
The City offers a DHMO dental plan through United Health Care. A PPO Dental plan is available as an upgraded option. The City offers a PPO vision plan through EyeMed.
Life Insurance
The City provides group term life insurance coverage for employees as follows:
• General Employees - One times the amount of employee's annual salary or $25,000, whichever is greater.
• Department Heads - Two times the amount of employee's annual salary.
Long Term Disability
The City provides each employee with long term disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost.
Workers Compensation
The City may provide full salary to employees injured on the job for a period of up to 13 weeks, (in lieu of the 2/3 salary offered by the state). Thereafter, employees must seek supplemental pay through the City provided Long-Term Disability Plan.
Cafeteria Plan
The City offers employees optional pre-tax insurance plans (Section 125) through AFLAC. Plans include cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more. Also offered is a Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to put money aside, pre-tax, for planned medical/dental expenses, and for childcare expenses.
Retirement
Employees are automatically enrolled in one of two retirement plans, depending upon hire date and position. The plans are as follows:

• Florida Retirement System ("FRS"): Under this plan, employees and the City make a contribution to the retirement plan in an amount specified according to the employee's classification. The current contribution rates are as follows:

Class
Employee Contribution
Rate
City Contribution
Rate
Total Contribution Rate
Regular Class:
3.00%
13.59%
16.59%
Special Risk Class:
3.00%
37..74%
40.74%
Senior Management Class:
3.00%
32.60%
35.60%
Employees have the option of choosing the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.
Under the Pension Plan, employees enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 2011, need to have 6 years of service to be vested. Employees enrolled in the FRS on or after July 1, 2011, must have 8 years of service to be vested.
Under the Investment Plan, employees need to have 1 year of service to be vested.
ICMA-RC (now Mission Square Retirement):
General Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is not open to newly hired employees. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 4% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
Senior Management Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is only open to certain positions which are not designated and/or classified under FRS. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 6% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
An optional Section 457 tax deferred savings program is available to employees who wish to supplement future retirement income. The plan allows employees to put aside a portion of their earnings pre-tax each pay period, through payroll deduction, into an account for their retirement and reduce the amount of earnings that is currently taxable.
Sick Leave
Employee earn twelve (12) sick days per calendar year on a prorated basis (1.846 per week).
Vacation Leave
Employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis as follows:
• General Employees: 10 days per year (1.539 hours per week).
• Department Heads - Fifteen (15) days per year (2.308 hours per week)
Vacation accruals are increased incrementally thereafter, as per City policy.
Holidays
Employees are compensated for twelve (12) Federal holidays per year. These include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Police Appreciation Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Floating Holidays
Employees earn floating holidays as follows:
• General Employees - Two (2) days per calendar year
• Department Heads/Managers - Seven (7) days per calendar year
Floating Holidays