Code Compliance Inspector - Public Utilities - R20975

Gulfshoresal; Sarasota (FL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota County Public Utilities is seeking a Code Compliance Inspector in Sarasota County to inspect private developments, public infrastructure projects, and treatment facilities for compliance with County standards and regulations.

The role involves reviewing plans, coordinating with engineers and contractors, conducting field inspections across water and wastewater infrastructure, and issuing detailed reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of utility construction work and/or inspection and testing.
• Two (2) years out of the four (4) years, must be in utility inspecting, design, or construction experience.
• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect utility and development projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, County standards, and applicable regulations.
• Review and interpret engineered utility construction plans, specifications, and permits for adherence to design requirements.
• Verify compliance with Utility Code, Land Development Regulations, State regulations, and contract specifications.
• Represent Public Utilities throughout construction by coordinating with engineers, contractors, developers, property owners, and County departments.
• Conduct field inspections of water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and utility infrastructure projects during all phases of construction.
• Investigate citizen concerns, document field changes and code violations, and prepare detailed inspection reports.
• Recommend and perform specialized field testing to evaluate non-standard construction conditions.
• Monitor utility testing activities and participate in final acceptance inspections for residential, commercial, and subdivision projects.
• Ensure construction is complete and meets all requirements prior to final certification and utility infrastructure turnover.
• Enforce utility codes, engineering standards, and permitting requirements while serving as the onsite representative for the Utilities Regulatory Manager and Supervisor.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accela

Job description

Do 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.

Job Description:

• Inspect utility and development projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, County standards, and applicable regulations
• Review and interpret engineered utility construction plans, specifications, and permits for adherence to design requirements
• Verify compliance with Utility Code, Land Development Regulations, State regulations, and contract specifications
• Represent Public Utilities throughout construction by coordinating with engineers, contractors, developers, property owners, and County departments
• Conduct field inspections of water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and utility infrastructure projects during all phases of construction
• Investigate citizen concerns, document field changes and code violations, and prepare detailed inspection reports
• Recommend and perform specialized field testing to evaluate non-standard construction conditions
• Monitor utility testing activities and participate in final acceptance inspections for residential, commercial, and subdivision projects
• Ensure construction is complete and meets all requirements prior to final certification and utility infrastructure turnover
• Enforce utility codes, engineering standards, and permitting requirements while serving as the onsite representative for the Utilities Regulatory Manager and Supervisor

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Four (4) years of utility construction work and/or inspection and testing of utility work
• Two (2) years out of the four (4) years, must be in utility inspecting, design, or construction experience
• College or university-level training in an appropriate field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required utility construction experience
• A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire

Preferred "BONUS" Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of utility construction work and/or plan review, inspections and testing of utility or construction work
• Knowledge of code enforcement procedures, Accela plan review and permitting software computer system
• Technical knowledge of practices, standards and regulations of utility construction
• Ability to interpret and use plans and specifications and knowledge of alternative procedures of construction

Physical 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 Else

Starting Pay Range: $24.74 - $27.00, depending on experience

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