NEOGOV · 3 months ago
BUILDING INSPECTOR - STRUCTURAL PT
Sunrise, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Building Inspector - Structural to join the City of Sunrise's Community Development department. The role involves conducting structural inspections to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and local ordinances, as well as consulting with various stakeholders in the construction process.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Perform field inspections of all aspects of construction that fall under the structural discipline defined in the FBC during the process of construction and upon completion of work for conformance with approved building permit plans, the Florida Building Code, and City of Sunrise Ordinances that are directly related to building construction
Issue correction notices for non-conformance with approved plans and to re-inspect work when deficiencies have been corrected
Enter the status of each inspection in the computer after each inspection has been performed
Consult with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and tenants
Investigate complaints received regarding alleged code violations, determine the validity of the complaints and take appropriate action
Post properties and testify at Special Magistrate hearings
Retain licenses and certifications that are required for this position through mandatory continuing education classes
Perform other related work as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma
PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
Possess a current license as a Certified General Contractor or Certified Building Contractor with at least five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida in the structural discipline with that license of which, two years shall have been within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) or by passing the Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) HVHZ exam. An applicant who is a graduate from an accredited school holding a Bachelor or an Associate of Science in Engineering, Architecture, or Building Construction may be credited for two (2) years for a Bachelor Degree or one (1) year for an Associate Degree towards the required five (5) years of experience within the State of Florida in the structural discipline as outlined below
Be a Florida Registered Architect or a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer in the discipline requested with two (2) years of HVHZ experience or by passing the BORA HVHZ exam
Possess a current Certificate of Competency or a Professional Engineer license or Architect registration issued by at least one of the following entities: Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board, Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades, Miami-Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board, Florida Board of Professional Engineers, Department of Business and Professional Regulations as an Architect
Possess a current active license issued by the State of Florida, Building Code and Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Standard Building Inspector. (Architects and Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification only.)
Possess or be eligible to obtain a current certification as a Structural Inspector issued by BORA
Florida Residents: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Non-Florida Residents: Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record AND obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire
Structural Building Inspectors shall be required to obtain a Reinforced Unit Masonry certification within two (2) years from their initial BORA certification date
All required certifications and licenses must be kept current to continue employment in this position
Must obtain a 120-Day Temporary Provisional certification as a Structural Inspector from BORA within ninety (90) days from date of employment
Must obtain a Provisional Building Inspector certificate of licensure from the State of Florida (BCAIB) within one hundred and twenty (120) days of employment/promotion. (Architects and Engineers are exempt from BCAIB certification only.)
Must obtain a Provisional certification as a Structural Inspector from BORA within one hundred and twenty (120) days from date of employment
Must obtain a Standard Building Inspector license from the State of Florida (BCAIB) within twenty-four (24) months from the date of employment
Must obtain a Standard Structural Inspector certification from BORA within twenty-four (24) months from the date of employment
The City will reimburse application fees for the required licenses and certifications upon successful acquisition of all required certification/license
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City issued technology devices
Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction
Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, product approvals, plans, and recognize deviations from such plans in the construction and installation processes
Ability to enforce code regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports
Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, other City employees as well as with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and tenants
Ability to provide the best customer service possible at all times
Benefits
Paid Time Off
HOLIDAYS
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase