Building Inspector (Electrical)

Salary: $36.83 Hourly
Location : Lauderhill, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-0828
Department: Development Services Department
Division: 212: Building
Opening Date: 08/28/2025
Closing Date: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Job

The purpose of this position is to perform technical working inspecting building constructions for compliance with Florida Building Code, under general supervision of the Chief Building Official, or their designee. Employees in this classification are responsible for interpreting and enforcing Federal, State, and Local codes, ordinances and regulations related to either the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural discipline. The position is responsible for performing field inspections of work in progress or completed work, issue notices of violations for non-conformance, and re-inspects when deficiencies are corrected. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Inspects buildings in the process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with applicable City, County, and State code requirements.

Ensures that materials are installed and that buildings are built in substantial compliance with approved plans and specifications.

Makes inspections on existing building for hazardous conditions; where it is determined that hazardous conditions exist, issues appropriate notices and follows up to insure that the conditions are abated in accordance with the applicable codes and regulations.

Makes final inspections; issues warning and stop-work orders as necessary where construction is not being made in compliance with regulations as to methods and/or materials.

Testifies in court on code violation cases.

Answers telephone inquiries from the public regarding codes and ordinances.

Answers questions from citizens, contractors, and builders.

Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed.

Investigates complaints and takes appropriate action; follows up on same; provides updates to the Chief Building Official or designee.

Assists in the review and evaluation of building plans for compliance with all applicable codes.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; AND
• Three (3) years of experience in the related discipline (electrical/mechanical/plumbing/structural); AND
• State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor; AND
• Valid Standard Inspector Certification in appropriate discipline (electrical/mechanical/plumbing/ structural); AND
• Certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as requested by the State of Florida Certification by the State or Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, within one (1) year of hire; AND
• Valid State of Florida driver license.

If no applicants meet the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education, training, experience, and preferred qualifications may be considered.

Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.

Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors

Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle intermittently throughout the work day or work week.

Physical Requirements: The ability to exert heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 50 pounds.

Motor Coordination: The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate office tools, equipment, and machinery; and to handle, sort, and organize documentation.

Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.

Color Discrimination: The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.

Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.

Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives

Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.

Data Conception: The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.

Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages; and to interpret numerical data and graphs to create reports and/or develop forecasts.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed with varied exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, fumes, disease, pathogens, and/or traffic hazards).
01

Please select the highest level of education you have obtained:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None apply to me

02

In the space provided below, please write in which field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A".
03

Please select the number of years of experience you have in the related disciplines: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural:

• I have one (1) year experience
• I have two (2) years experience
• I have three (3) years experience
• I have four (4) or more years experience
• I do not have any experience

04

In the space provided below, please describe in detail your experience in the related disciplines: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, where you have obtained your experience and in what capacity. Please note, "see resume" or "see application" is not a valid response and will not be considered.
05

Do you have the State of Florida certification or registration as a contractor? Please attach the certification/registration to your application.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid Standard Inspector Certification in the appropriate disciplines: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural? Please attach the certification to your application.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have the Certification by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as requested by the State of Florida Certification by the State or Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board? Please attach the certification to your application.

• Yes, I do have the certification and I will attach it to my application
• No, I do not have the certification, but I am willing to obtain within one (1) year of hire
• No, I do not have the certification

08

Do you have - or are you eligible for immediate issuance of - a valid State of Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you requesting Veterans' Preference? If you are requesting Veterans' Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veterans' Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application.

• No, I am not requesting Veterans' Preference.
• Yes, I am a Disabled Veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), or am receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Please upload (1) DD Form 214 and (2) documentation from DoD or DVA establishing that you have a service-connected disability.
• Yes, I am the spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability; or who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. Please upload (1) an Award Letter stating that the Veteran is entitled to benefits under Chapter 35 from the VA or the DoD, (2) an identification card issued by the DoD, (3) evidence of marriage to the Veteran, and (4) a statement that you are still married to the Veteran at the time of application.
• Yes, I am a Wartime Veteran, who has served at least one day during that Wartime period as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., or who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this category. Please upload (1) DD Form 214 confirming service during Wartime period.
• Yes, I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability. Please upload (1) documentation from the VA indicating the Veteran's cause of death and (2) evidence of marriage to the Veteran at the time of death.
• Yes, I am the mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the DoD. Please upload (1) documentation from the DoD showing the death of service member while on-duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the Veteran and (2) evidence of marriage or court documents establishing the Guardianship.
• Yes, I am a Veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S. The term "Veteran" is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions. "Active Duty for Training" does not qualify for VP. Please upload (1) DD Form 214.
• Yes, I am a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or The Florida National Guard. Please upload (1) a signed memorandum from their military supervisor confirming their Active status in the Reserves or Guard.

10

On the job posting that you are applying for, the hourly rate is listed as $36.8277. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements?

• Yes
• No

11

The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from working the required schedule for this position?

• Yes
• No

12

If YES, please specify any exceptions regarding your availability to work the required schedule for this position. If you are able to work the required schedule without any exceptions, please type "N/A."
13

The following is YES or NO question, meaning that it does not require you to specify "with" or "without." Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

14

What was it about the Building Inspector position in the Development Services Department at the City of Lauderhill that attracted you to apply?
15

Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the Building Inspector position?
16

Why are you considering leaving your current position? OR (If not currently employed) Why did you leave your most recent position?
Required Question