Unsafe Construction Associate

Palm Beach County Building Division is seeking an inspector for highly specialized administrative and technical work related to the abatement of unsafe buildings, resolution of code enforcement citations, and specialized consumer issues. Responsible for inspecting unsafe structures, including initiating action to condemn and abate unsafe structures through preparing, mailing, and recording appropriate notices. Work is performed under the supervision of the Building Director and is reviewed through oral and written reports. BENEFITS Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan 457(b) deferred compensation program Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness Paid parental leave Tuition reimbursement program Additional benefits and employee perks QUALIFICATIONS This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work which involved examining construction plans or inspecting construction for code compliance. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Qualified applicants MUST possess one of the following at time of application: Florida Certification as a Residential Plans Examiner OR Florida Certification as a Residential Inspector OR Possession of valid national certifications from the International Code Council (ICC) and/or another state AND ability to obtain a Provisional Florida One and Two Family Dwelling Inspector within 120 days AND obtain Standard Florida Certification(s) within one (1) year of hire OR Meets the postsecondary education requirement as required by the State of Florida with the ability to obtain Florida Provisional Certification(s) within 120 days AND obtain Standard Florida Licensure within 11 months of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications include: Experience providing public service, An Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited school of construction, Certified Building Official (CBO) Certification, and Four (4) years of experience as a Building Inspector. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Women in Construction