About the role
Field Inspector 1 (3 Positions)
Location: Public Works Complex, U.S. 19, Clearwater, FL
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Employee may be required to work nights, weekends, even holidays and/or flexible schedules (greater than 8 hours/day).
Our vision at Pinellas County is to be the standard for public service in America, and our success has been nationally recognized with numerous awards from organizations, such as the American Public Works Association. The Construction Management Division resides within the APWA-certified Public Works Department and is responsible for providing services and overseeing the construction activities of all infrastructure projects. Join us and you will enjoy a variety of challenging and fulfilling work in a collaborative environment with excellent benefits and ample opportunities for professional development.
This is technical engineering work involving inspection of a wide variety of public works, utilities, and building construction projects. Employees in this class are responsible for inspecting technical road, drainage, marine or utility projects. Duties require detailed knowledge of road, building, bridge, dock and seawall design, and construction, water distribution and backflow prevention, sewer transmission, and related projects and procedures. An incumbent may continue to perform Field Inspector 1 functions for an indefinite time or non-competitively advance to Construction Engineering Inspector 1 at the discretion of the appointing authority. The position reports to a manager, supervisor or designee and may require some overtime.
What Would You Do?
- Inspects complex road construction, checks plans for proposed construction, confers with contractors to ensure county standards are met and makes written reports.
- Assists contractors and engineers in interpreting county plans and specifications, checks layout and grades of structures or materials, makes arrangements for tests by approved laboratories, makes progress reports and updates plans to show field changes reflecting final as-builts.
- Reviews site plans with contractors prior to construction and inspects work for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and requirements.
- Inspects sewer construction projects, checks and verifies vertical and horizontal controls conform to construction plans and inspects to ensure construction practices and workmanship meet specifications.
- Inspects water and sewer line installations performed by contractors to verify work and materials meet county requirements and utility system specifications.
- Inspects private utility installations to determine compliance with approved permits including water, backflow prevention and cross connection, and sewage or storm sewer piping.
- Acts as liaison between designers and contractors for projects, reviews plans and specifications to ensure accuracy in construction and takes samples of construction materials for laboratory tests.
- Conducts periodic inspection of dredge or fill projects and investigates and reports on violations of regulations pertaining to dredge and fill activities.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
What Do You Need To Have?
- Two (2) years of experience in public works, utilities, or building construction that requires the candidate to demonstrate and apply occupation related technology including computer applications and software to complete regular and special assignments, which includes regulatory compliance with permits for environmental and right of way utilization; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License
- Employee may be required to work nights, weekends, even holidays and/or flexible schedules (greater than 8 hours/day).
- Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
Highly Desirable
- Certifications in Intermediate MOT (or higher) and FDOT CTQP (ACI, Earthwork Level 1, Asphalt Paving Level 1, Drill Shaft, etc.)
Our benefits rank among the top in the area!
Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!
Want To Learn More?
Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.