21-0010 Building Inspector Internship

POSITION TITLE:      BUILDING INSPECTOR INTERNSHIP

DEPARTMENT:          GROWTH MANAGEMENT

POSITION NO.:          21-0010

MINIMUM STARTING SALARY:  $25,975.57

The City of Lake City is accepting applications for an entry level Building Inspector Internship.  This will be entry level work going through a four (4) year full time paid internship training program to gain knowledge and inspection experience required to qualify for Standard State licensing.  Under the auspices of the Growth Management Director/Chief Building Official for the City of Lake City, the intern will learn the proper inspection procedures for construction projects for compliance with applicable City and State Code.

To qualify for this internship, you must have the following:

• High school diploma or possession of a GED (General Education Diploma);
• Valid driver’s license;
• Valid Commercial Inspector Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) in one of the following Commercial categories; Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical, verifiable; and
• Experience of one (1) year in the field of construction or graduation from a construction course from a Technical School in a specific construction trade preferred.

Successful candidate must obtain Standard Inspector Certification from the State of Florida within four (4) years of employment.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of building and structural requirements contained in the State of Florida Building Codes related to the specific internship trade and knowledge of City Code of Ordinances.  This candidate will have knowledge of principles and practices of building construction; building, plumbing mechanical gas and electrical codes; the ability to interpret technical designs and blue prints; the ability to enforce codes; and will work effectively with the general public and other City Departments.  The ideal candidate should have the skills and ability to use standard equipment and testing devices; correct defects in building construction and code violations; and have the ability to obtain a Provisional Inspectors License from the State of Florida.  The ideal candidate must be proficient in the use of standard office equipment, cell phones and personal computers as well as associated software, including Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and Outlook; and have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Applicants can apply online through the link for "Application for General Employment" above or applications may be obtained from and returned to Human Resources, City Hall, 205 N Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055. 

The City of Lake City is an EEO/AA/ADA/VP employer.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

THIS VACANCY WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED