Building Official

Building Official

The City of New Port Richey, FL is seeking either a full-time or part-time Building Official for our Planning & Development Department. The City of New Port Richey is a riverfront community approximately 30 miles northwest of greater Tampa with a total area of 4.6 miles.

Position will perform both supervisory and administrative duties in building construction regulation to ensure public safety and health. Responsible for a variety of tasks associated with building inspection, plan examination and permitting work. The Building Official will enforce building codes, regulations and ordinances for both residential and commercial construction. This is a highly visible public contact position that requires exceptional customer service skills. At least 10 years of experience in building construction with supervisory responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience necessary. Qualified candidates must be licensed by the State of Florida as a Building Code Administrator at time of hire, under provisions of FS Chapter 468 and certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Certified Building Official (CBO). Additionally, certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager or ability to obtain will be necessary.

The anticipated annual starting salary for this position is $75,086 to $93,858 DOQ. (For PT, the anticipated starting hourly rate is $36.09 / hr. to $45.12 / hr. DOQ.) Interested candidates should apply by emailing their resume and cover letter to wetzela@cityofnewportrichey.org.

The City of New Port Richey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of New Port Richey provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.