Building Inspector

Willdan has provided Building and Safety services for 62 years, working with municipalities, university systems, healthcare facilities, and tribal entities. Our experience includes a range of technical expertise to service your facilities, such as permit issuance, building plan review, building inspection, grading and accessibility plan review and inspection, flood zone experience, fire-life safety plan review, building official services, code enforcement, emergency safety assessment, and disaster recovery.

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., has openings for full-time Commercial/Residential Inspectors in the Tampa, FL area. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
• Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction.
• Document results of inspections.
• Effectively communicate findings to homeowners and contractors.
• Coordinate with and assist other field inspectors. Pick up extra inspections as needed.
• Explain and clarify code related problems with contractor field personnel. 
• Communicate and uphold standards consistently.
• Conduct building damage assessment inspections.
• Invest time in continued education.
• Provide training and mentoring to current inspectors, coordinate and assist in selection and training of new staff.
• Follow up on phone calls and compliant issues.
• Handle customer service issues for walk-ins that need clarification on code-related issues.
• Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
• Interpret and apply standards and regulations for Building, Electrical, Elevator, Mechanical, Plumbing.
• Conduct ride along with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback regarding job performance and consistency on filed calls.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of inspections; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Possession of a current Florida Building Code Inspector License issued by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board, including certification as a Building Inspector (BN) for one- and two-family dwellings. Certification as a Standard Building Inspector (Commercial) and Commercial MEP's are preferred or must be obtained in accordance with Florida licensing requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of the current Florida Building Code, including both the Florida Building Code – Residential and Florida Building Code – Building, as well as applicable Florida Statutes, administrative codes, and local ordinances.
• Demonstrated ability to perform inspections of residential and commercial construction to determine compliance with approved plans, applicable codes, and adopted regulations.
• Valid Florida driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the assigned jurisdiction to perform field inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with contractors, design professionals, property owners, municipal staff, and the public while preparing clear and accurate inspection documentation.
• Proficient in the use of computers, mobile inspection software, electronic permitting systems, and standard business applications.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, engineering details, and technical documents, and to exercise sound judgment in the consistent application and enforcement of building codes.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

Public Agency Resources participates in E-Verify.