Job Description
Posting number: 2026-07244
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Job classification: CONSTRUCTION TRADES INSPECTOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Public Works Department is actively seeking a Construction Trades Inspector - Building.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
This is technical work inspecting construction projects for compliance with applicable building codes. The work requires knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures used to inspect construction projects, which are gained through specialized training and job experiences. Contacts require influencing people's behavior and assertiveness when issuing citations to enforce compliance with applicable code regulations. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards requiring use of judgment. Work is performed in a field environment where risks and hazards are substantial, but are known, somewhat predictable and mostly controllable. Operates standard office equipment such as telephone and laptop computer, motor vehicle, hand tools, and standard measuring devices. The physical demands consist of driving, sitting, climbing, standing, walking, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds. The work is performed under limited supervision where assignments are subject to established practices and procedures covered by methods and techniques and reviewed for quality, adherence to established methods, standards and policies.
Examples of duties
- Inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes and construction practices.
- Enters inspection and investigation results into a computer and prepares written notes for the construction site.
- Halts construction project if in non-compliance.
- Consults with and instructs contractors on applicable codes and corrective action.
- Reads construction drawings and plans.
- Issues building code citations and presents cases before regulatory agencies.
- Investigates reported code violations and secures evidence in cases of violation.
- Operates a computer using inspection software.
- Operates a motor vehicle.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulations.
- Knowledge of techniques, methods, procedures, and terminology used in building construction.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations including basic geometry.
- Ability to inspect buildings, land and structures.
- Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship and materials.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, including sitting, climbing, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as telephone and laptop computer utilizing permit tracking and email software.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Supplemental information
- Five (5) years of education and/or experience at a technical or professional level in the construction trade to which the position is assigned which must include;
- One (1) year of experience.
- May be required to furnish and operate an automobile in good condition for use in City business for which mileage compensation will be paid.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
- If not already certified by the State of Florida as a Building Inspector, must process an application for a provisional State of Florida Certificate as a Building Inspector within one (1) month of appointment.
- Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of appointment a provisional State of Florida Certificate as a Building Inspector.
- Must possess or obtain within twelve (12) months of receiving provisional certification, a standard State of Florida Certificate as a Building Inspector.
- Once the provisional certification is obtained must maintain same or standard certification during employment in this class.
- A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class. Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.
- This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).
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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
