Building Inspector I, II, III, IV or Building Inspector Technician
City of Clearwater
·Nov 13, 2025
- Salary
- $72k – $115k/yr
- Location
- Clearwater, FL, FL, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Building Inspector Technician: $51,106.83
Under general supervision, the Building Inspector Technician performs general technical work in the enforcement of building related codes, laws, and ordinances regulating building construction and related structures within the City.
Building Inspector I: $62,120.69
Under general direction, the Building Construction Inspector I performs skilled inspection of building construction, repair, or alteration. Inspects for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, energy, or accessibility codes, and the City of Clearwater Community Development Code.
Candidate's hiring rate depends on the number of valid inspector licenses held, see below:
Bldg. Insp. I: (1) license $62,120.69
Bldg. Insp. II: (2) licenses $65,226.82
Bldg. Insp. III: (3) licenses $68,487.90
Bldg. Insp. IV (4) licenses $71,912.36
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
A valid State driver's license is required.
A valid provisional license as recognized by the State of Florida (61G19-6.012, Florida Administrative Code) within 6 month period with conversion to valid standard inspector license within one (1) year.
Building Construction Inspector I:
A valid State driver’s license is required.
A valid Standard Inspector license issued by the State of Florida in one (1) of the following areas:
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency or G.E.D. Certificate. Any combination of education and work experience that meets Chapter 468, Florida Statutes to obtain and maintain a Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) inspection license; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).
Skill in –
Building Inspector Technician: $51,106.83
Under general supervision, the Building Inspector Technician performs general technical work in the enforcement of building related codes, laws, and ordinances regulating building construction and related structures within the City.
Building Inspector I: $62,120.69
Under general direction, the Building Construction Inspector I performs skilled inspection of building construction, repair, or alteration. Inspects for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, energy, or accessibility codes, and the City of Clearwater Community Development Code.
Candidate's hiring rate depends on the number of valid inspector licenses held, see below:
Bldg. Insp. I: (1) license $62,120.69
Bldg. Insp. II: (2) licenses $65,226.82
Bldg. Insp. III: (3) licenses $68,487.90
Bldg. Insp. IV (4) licenses $71,912.36
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Schedules, performs, and completes inspections of buildings and other structures; inspects and determines the compliance of all building construction including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, accessibility, energy, and permitting.
- Sorts, organizes, and processes inspection request tickets; schedules time frames for inspections, contacts contractors and owners, and facilitates completion of the inspection.
- Travels to various inspections to review, evaluate, and assess work for compliance with building construction standards; ensures conformity with approved plans and permits.
- Identifies and determines non-compliant work; notes discrepancies to ensure that all violations are identified, addressed, and resolved in a timely and professional manner.
- Provides education, assistance, and direction for property owners and agencies; delivers technical expertise and impartiality when dealing with contractors, engineers, architects, designers, plan reviewers, and other inspectors.
- Trains, educates, and leads other inspectors; provides expertise and direction for various inspection concerns or questions.
- Advises and confers with building contractors, engineers, architects, owners, and others regarding building construction and ordinances; communicates effectively and professionally providing advice and direction regarding building and related concerns.
- Ensures the completion of detailed, professional, and accurate inspection reports; develops, updates, and maintains various documents and reports monitoring the construction projects within the city; ensures daily work is completed.
- Conducts damage assessments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
A valid State driver's license is required.
A valid provisional license as recognized by the State of Florida (61G19-6.012, Florida Administrative Code) within 6 month period with conversion to valid standard inspector license within one (1) year.
Building Construction Inspector I:
A valid State driver’s license is required.
A valid Standard Inspector license issued by the State of Florida in one (1) of the following areas:
- Residential
- Building
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency or G.E.D. Certificate. Any combination of education and work experience that meets Chapter 468, Florida Statutes to obtain and maintain a Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) inspection license; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).
Knowledge of –
- Methods and materials involved in building construction and of standard building testing devices
- Construction plans, blueprints, and schematics
- Regulations governing building construction and all safety elements
- Personnel direction, management, and training
- Code Compliance relating to construction practices
- City ordinances and programs
- Computer software systems and programs
- General office policies and procedures
- Computers and general office equipment
Skill in –
- Engaging with customers, contractors, and inspectors
- Interpreting and enforcing codes and ordinances
- Reading and interpreting building construction plans and specifications
- Performing inspections on construction sites and enforcing specifications
- Scheduling, reviewing and evaluating inspection work
- Maintaining files and documents
- Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Operating a computer, tablet, cell phone, and related software
Skills
CompliancePlumbing