Certified Engineering Inspector

Pasco Police Department; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Certified Engineering Inspector I to perform field inspection on Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). You will ensure compliance with plans, specs, and contract documents, while recording construction activity related to materials, earthwork, drainage, and road construction.

Essential duties include field reviews, verification with the contractor's quality control team, preparing logs and reports, and participating in constructability reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience performing field reviews on public works projects.
• Ability to prepare inspection reports and related documentation.
• Familiarity with project plans, specs and contract documents.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements for civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform field reviews and observe contractor performance for compliance with plans and specs.
• Act as Verification Technician with the contractor's quality control team.
• Prepare field logs, test reports, and project files for review by project manager and supervisor.
• Conduct constructability reviews and measurements; investigate citizen complaints related to codes and regulations.
• Attend construction meetings to adjust schedules and resolve field issues.

Skills

Field inspection

Construction quality control

Reporting & documentation

Measurement & takeoffs

Communication with contractors

Education

High school diploma

Civil engineering coursework / drafting technology

Job description

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CERTIFIED ENGINEERING INSPECTOR I

This role performs inspection work related to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents to ensure project performance. Primary functions include daily inspection and recording of construction activity related to materials, earthworks, utility coordination, drainage, and road construction.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CERTIFIED ENGINEERING INSPECTOR I

This role performs inspection work related to Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents to ensure project performance. Primary functions include daily inspection and recording of construction activity related to materials, earthworks, utility coordination, drainage, and road construction.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs field reviews and observes contractor performance for compliance with contractual obligations, plans, and specifications.
• Acts as the Verification Technician for assigned construction projects by working with the Contractor's quality control team.
• Prepares field logs, compiles testing reports, and tracks changes forming a project file for submission to the assigned project manager, Engineer of Record and supervisor for review.
• Performs constructability reviews, field measurements, and value engineering during each design phase, investigates and prepares reports on citizen complaints that pertain to compliance with County Ordinances and regulations.
• Prepares quantity take-offs, schedules, cost estimates, and performs other task as assigned by supervisors.
• Attends construction meetings with the project team to adjust project schedules, resolve field issues, or address other inquiries.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
• Performs related duties as assigned and required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of testing and inspection procedures used in civil engineering for roadway, stormwater, utility or other transportation projects.
• Knowledge of public works and/or utilities construction procedures and materials, the ability to interact with local contractors and engineers, and the skill to formulate concise inspection reports.
• Knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, specifications, design manuals, cost estimates, Approved Products List (APL), Local Agency Permitting (LAP), construction procedures and documentation.
• Knowledge and experience with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and methods.
• Ability to prepare inspection reports.
• Clear understanding of regulations associated with the Florida Accessibility Code, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Stormwater Pollution Prevention, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, sitting, and performing field reviews. Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Four (4) years' experience in a responsible position with a contractor, engineer, or governmental entity performing public works projects. College level work in civil engineering or drafting technology or industry training in roadway construction and drainage preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must be able to obtain the following certifications within twelve (12) months: CTQP Earthwork Construction Level 1, CTQP Asphalt Paving Level 1, and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1. Certification in MOT - Advanced Level is preferred.

Applicants should be aware that Pasco County has an active Inspection Certification Program. Under this program, inspectors are encouraged to obtain and maintain various certifications, as indicated in this job announcement. The objectives of the program include the following: assist inspectors in fulfilling their responsibilities; improve inspector job skills; provide an understanding of current developments; and, provide a mechanism for advancement within the County.

• The County will pay reasonable, associated expenses involved with the Inspection Certification Program.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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