The Housing Department provides safe and sustainable housing opportunities that preserves and expand the communities of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The Housing Department provide homeownership opportunities, emergency home repairs and rental housing for Tribal Members through a variety of programs. The goal is to develop quality sustainable housing development in all Tribal Communities, which fosters a full and rich residential quality of life. Learn more at https://tcd.semtribe.com/

Note the Housing Office is located on the Hollywood Reservation 5700 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314 however the role is considered Tribal Wide so during business hours Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm you'll be driving as-needed to other Reservations using a company vehicle. This includes going out to Tamiami Trail, Fort Pierce, Okeechobee, Clewiston, Immokalee. and Lakeland. The department is considered essential so on-call during emergencies like hurricanes is expected for evenings and weekends.

Position Summary

The incumbent in this position is responsible for conducting inspections of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s newly built or previously owned homes and other residential properties examining structural quality, home systems and features including roofing, exterior, foundation, interior, plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling systems. The individual identifies areas of concerns that need to be repaired or changed; detects and reports any safety and/or possible building code violations and prepares reports of inspection accordingly.

Qualifications / Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required. Associate’s degree is preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working as home inspector, building inspector or related field is required; or any equivalent combination of education/training and experience will be considered. State of Florida certification as Home Inspector is required. Certification in Wind Mitigation is required. The individual must be able to climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces to complete their inspections. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required. Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Ability to travel to all reservations and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

About STOF

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida; Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail).

With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations. The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America.

Take a walk through our six reservations by visiting us online at www.semtribe.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with on-call during emergencies for after hours/weekends. The Housing Office is located at 5700 Griffin Road Davie, FL however you would drive to other Reservations throughout Florida as-needed and we do provide a work vehicle to use during your shift. Are you ok with the schedule and the commute?
Are you a current or previous Seminole Tribe of Florida Employee? This includes their businesses such as the Hard Rock and Casinos. If so, please indicate position and employment dates.
Are you a Tribal Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida? If not Seminole FL, are you a registered member of another federally recognized Native American Tribe? If Yes, please specify Tribe. Note: A Native American Tribal Document is not required to establish work eligibility, but it must be presented upon hire for classifications purposes.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

home or building inspector: 1 year (Required)

Language:

proficient to fluent English (Required)

License/Certification:

State of Florida certification as Home Inspector (Required)
Certification in Wind Mitigation (Required)
Driver’s License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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