INSPECTION SPECIALIST - 79000642

Requisition No: 868252 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: INSPECTION SPECIALIST - 79000642

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79000642 

Salary:  $2,417.74 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2026 

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DIVISION OF HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
(ELEVATOR) INSPECTION SPECIALIST
Position Number: 79000642

Hiring Salary: $2,417.74 Bi-weekly

*ANTICIPATED VACANCY*

**OPEN COMPETITIVE**

The work area(s) for this position are anticipated to be within the following Counties: Pinellas, Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Sarasota and DeSoto.

SPECIAL NOTE: This position will require 25% travel within the State of Florida.

For information regarding this vacancy please contact the Bureau of Elevator Safety at DHR.Elevators@myfloridalicense.com

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile.  Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position.  Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. ***

Our Organization and Mission

The Division of Hotels and Restaurants (H&R) licenses, inspects, and regulates public lodging and food service establishments in Florida under Chapter 509, Florida Statutes (FS). The division also licenses and regulates elevators, escalators and other vertical conveyance devices under Chapter 399, FS. The division’s three bureaus – Sanitation and Safety Inspections, Licensing and Elevator Safety – comprise a team of approximately 358 personnel fulfilling the regulatory obligations of the division throughout the state.

Our Mission is to protect the health and safety of the public by providing the industry with quality inspections and fair regulation.

The Work You Will Do

This position acts as an elevator inspector for the Bureau of Elevator Safety and must be registered as a Certified Elevator Inspector.  This position conducts monitoring and oversight inspections to enforce the elevator safety codes for safety, mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance, and performs inspections of new building construction, associated facilities and building systems, and enforcing compliance with state building and life safety codes.

Performs monitoring and oversight inspections of work performed by private and/or contracted jurisdiction Certified Elevator Inspectors on new, existing and altered, operating elevators to ensure compliance with Elevator Safety Codes (ASME A17.1 and A17.3), National Electrical Code, Florida Statutes Chapter 399, Florida Administrative Code 61C-5, Handicapped Laws and Fire Safety Rules of the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Performs monitoring inspection of 2 stop exempt elevators and performs complaint inspections. Performs, when required, accident inspections to determine whether the elevator is in safe operating condition or it needs to be sealed. Performs compliance monitoring of the status of sealed and the status of delinquent elevators. Issues elevator inspection reports to construction permit holders and elevator owners, setting forth violations and establishing a time certain for compliance. When necessary, performs callback inspections to ensure discrepancies are corrected. These inspections may be performed in various areas of state, with a maximum of 25% travel required. 

 Prepares and maintains accurate records relating to inspection reports issued, daily report activity, bi-weekly leave and attendance reports and monthly reports relating to inspection activities, travel costs, mileage, vehicle repair and operating costs.  Prepares various reports to input into the electronic data processing inspection and licensing system in accordance with established bureau policies and procedures.

 Performs other related work as required or directed including:

1. Assists in the resolution of construction problems involving elevators with contractors, architects, building officials, fire officials, elevator companies and elevator owners.
2. Posts notices of discontinue operation of elevators or install physical seals to elevators found to be operating in an unsafe condition.
3. Represents the bureau in meetings involving the elevator, building or electrical codes established that are pertinent to the elevator industry.
4. Provides technical assistance to Division personnel, elevator owners, elevator companies, building officials and fire officials on interpretations of Elevator Safety Code, National Electrical Code, Chapter 399, Florida Statutes,             Chapter 61C-5, Florida Administrative Code and the Bureau’s policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the ASME A17.1 Elevator Safety Code, and laws, rules, policies, and procedures applicable to the Bureau of Elevator Safety. 

Skilled as a Qualified Elevator Inspector (national) and registered as a Certified Elevator Inspector with the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. 

Ability to collect, review, and verify data relating to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, elevator, or structural inspections. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, elevator, or structural inspections. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently registered as a Certified Elevator Inspector (Florida), Chapter 399 F.S., OR ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hiring
• Qualified Elevator Inspector (National), in good standing
• Valid Driver License
• Willing and able to travel within the State of Florida 25% of the time as required

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.**

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

This position requires a security background check and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074.  DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.