Code Compliance Inspector - Public Utilities

Sarasota County; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Sarasota County Public Utilities seeks a Code Compliance Inspector to verify adherence to County standards and regulations on private developments, public infrastructure, and treatment facilities. You will review plans, inspect water and utility projects, coordinate with engineers, contractors, and departments, and help ensure safe, compliant infrastructure for our community.

Requires a High School Diploma and utility inspection experience; a Florida driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Four years of utility construction work and/or inspection and testing.
• Two years in utility inspecting, design, or construction experience.
• Florida Driver's License at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect utility and development projects for compliance with approved plans, County standards, and regulations.
• Review engineered plans, specifications and permits for adherence to design requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, developers, property owners and County departments.
• Conduct field inspections of water, wastewater, reclaimed water and utility infrastructure during construction.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and enforce codes and permitting requirements.

Skills

Utility inspection

Plan review

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Accela

Job description

Department:Public UtilitiesAbout Our JobDo you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring quality and compliance? Join Sarasota County Public Utilities as a Code Compliance Inspector, where you'll inspect private developments, public infrastructure projects, and treatment facilities to verify compliance with County standards and regulations. Your work will help protect critical utility infrastructure and support the delivery of reliable services to our community. Apply today and make an impact!Job Description:Inspect utility and development projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, County standards, and applicable regulationsReview and interpret engineered utility construction plans, specifications, and permits for adherence to design requirementsVerify compliance with Utility Code, Land Development Regulations, State regulations, and contract specificationsRepresent Public Utilities throughout construction by coordinating with engineers, contractors, developers, property owners, and County departmentsConduct field inspections of water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and utility infrastructure projects during all phases of constructionInvestigate citizen concerns, document field changes and code violations, and prepare detailed inspection reportsRecommend and perform specialized field testing to evaluate non-standard construction conditionsMonitor utility testing activities and participate in final acceptance inspections for residential, commercial, and subdivision projectsEnsure construction is complete and meets all requirements prior to final certification and utility infrastructure turnoverEnforce utility codes, engineering standards, and permitting requirements while serving as the onsite representative for the Utilities Regulatory Manager and SupervisorWork Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.About YouMinimum Qualifications:A High School Diploma or its equivalentFour (4) years of utility construction work and/or inspection and testing of utility workTwo (2) years out of the four (4) years, must be in utility inspecting, design, or construction experienceCollege or university-level training in an appropriate field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required utility construction experienceA valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hirePreferred "BONUS" Qualifications:Five (5) years of utility construction work and/or plan review, inspections and testing of utility or construction workKnowledge of code enforcement procedures, Accela plan review and permitting software computer systemTechnical knowledge of practices, standards and regulations of utility constructionAbility to interpret and use plans and specifications and knowledge of alternative procedures of constructionPhysical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.About Everything ElseStarting Pay Range: $24.74 - $27.00, depending on experience#SRQCountyUtilitiesEmployee Type:Regular (Budgeted)Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documentsIf your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)Benefits:Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.