📍 Location: Bradenton Beach, FL
💼 Position Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary: Commensurate with experience
📊 Department: Building / Code Enforcement
📅 Application Deadline: Open until filled
The City of Bradenton Beach (pop. 1,505) is seeking a Building Official to lead its building department and oversee permitting, inspections, and code enforcement activities.
This role serves as a department head, managing staff and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal construction and development regulations.
🔎 Job Summary
Under administrative direction, this position performs technical, supervisory, and administrative work related to plans review, inspections, and enforcement to ensure compliance with building, zoning, and land development codes.
🛠 Key Responsibilities
Oversee department staff, including Code Enforcement, Permit Clerk, and Permit Technician
Review construction plans and specifications for code compliance
Conduct and supervise inspections of construction projects
Enforce building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and land development codes
Ensure compliance with floodplain regulations, FEMA requirements, and accessibility/energy codes
Manage permitting, licensing, and inspection processes
Supervise the city’s code enforcement program
Communicate with contractors, developers, and the public
🎓 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, architecture, engineering, or related field; OR
10 years of experience in building inspection, construction, architecture, or engineering; OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Licensed as a Building Codes Administrator (Chapter 468, Florida Statutes)
Certified Floodplain Administrator
Valid Florida driver’s license
Must file annual Form 1 Financial Disclosure
💡 Knowledge & Skills
Extensive knowledge of construction processes, codes, and inspections
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
Experience with permitting and regulatory compliance
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Effective communication and public interaction skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and systems such as CitizenServe
📬 How to Apply
Submit inquiries or applications to:
City Clerk
City of Bradenton Beach
107 Gulf Drive North
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Phone: (941) 778-1005
Please mark envelope: “B.O. Application”
The City of Bradenton Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.