Development Review Inspector I

Osceola-County; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Osceola County is seeking an organized inspector to perform routine and complex technical assignments in construction inspection, ensuring compliance with approved plans, FDOT specifications, and applicable codes. The role emphasizes public and private project inspections and processing related reports.

The position involves on-site inspections of infrastructure, coordination with developers, engineers, and contractors, and mandatory MOT and documentation duties with occasional after-hours work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years experience in civil construction, construction inspection, and/or land surveying. Municipal or government experience is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must obtain MOT Certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of public and private construction to ensure compliance with County, State and Federal codes.
• Assists with review, comments, and approval of right of way permits.
• Inspects traffic management setup and operation (MOT).
• Maintains inspection records and completes related reports.
• Completes documentation and reports explaining field issues.
• Attends preconstruction meetings to explain inspection standards.
• Provides field inspection reports and bond inspections.
• Performs after-hour inspections as required and may be on call.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Data analysis & judgment

Relationship building

Records keeping

Work organization

Mathematical computations

Basic office equipment

Software applications

Maps & plans reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position subject to close at any time

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAY GRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under direction, this position is responsible for performing a variety of routine and complex technical assignments relative to the construction field, with emphasis on construction inspection to ensure compliance with the approved plans, FDOT specifications, Land Development Codes, public safety and other applicable regulations.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs inspections of public and private construction and improvement work within Osceola County to ensure compliance with all applicable County, State and Federal codes and regulatory requirements.
• Assists Development Review staff with review, comments, and approval of right of way permits.
• Responsible for the inspection of construction on private property, in the public right of way, and within public easements.
• Inspects all phases of development construction and utility installation such as, directional bores, aerial utility work, underground work, roadways, sidewalks, driveways, and other associated improvements.
• Identifies potential construction errors, conflicts, and regulatory violations.
• Inspects traffic management (MOT/TTC) set up and operation.
• Maintains records of inspection activity and completes related reports.
• Collects all required close out documents for permit finalization.
• Receives, responds, and documents public inquiries and complaints.
• Performs research where indicated and provides response and information for public record.
• Enters and retrieves information from a computer to perform research, update records, or to respond to actions and requests.
• Completes documentation and reports and complies supporting documentation to document and explain facts and circumstances surrounding field related issues.
• Attends preconstruction meetings to explain inspection standards and procedures to architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and developers.
• Provides field inspection reports; Performs bond inspections.
• Performs after hour’s inspections, as required, on nights and weekends; Must be able to be on call and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Operates photography equipment in photographing and documenting visual representations of issues in the field.
• Provides information and assistance to the general public, commercial interests, and businesses.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

Two (2) years experience in civil construction, construction inspection, and/or land surveying. Municipal or government experience is preferred.

Miscellaneous:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must obtain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification within six (6) months of employment.

• Knowledge of maintaining records according to industry standards for all projects. Records shall generally include but not be limited to all correspondence, contract documents, change orders, RFI’s, photographs, etc.
• Knowledge of keeping logs, recording the activities related to the project, weather conditions, nature and location of work being performed, verbal instructions and interpretations given to the designer and contractor, specific observations, any occurrence or work that might result in a claim for a change in Contract Sum or contract duration.
• Knowledge of all phases of design and construction. Requires working knowledge of County, State, and Federal laws, FDOT Specification, MUTCD, etc.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to the Public Works Department.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data and make recommendations based on sound judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, other departmental staff, outside agencies – private or public and the general public.
• Thorough knowledge of maintaining records in an orderly manner at the construction site and office.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Ability to perform routine to moderately complex mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment.
• Ability to access, operate, and maintain various software applications.
• Ability to read and understand maps and plans.

Physical Demand Requirements:

Physical Demand: Medium

• 50 lbs. maximum lifting.
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Requires significant walking/standing.
• Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or the safety of self and others.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work.