Municipal Utility Inspector- Utility Systems Dept.

City of Port St. Lucie; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port St. Lucie is seeking a skilled inspector to oversee the construction and documentation of potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and fiber optic assets.

You will ensure compliance with FDEP and other regulations, monitor new commercial and residential builds, and coordinate with developers and contractors to correct deficiencies. This essential position requires 24/7 availability during emergencies and involves overseeing inspections, safety practices, and warranty-related

Qualifications

• High school diploma with engineering/drafting/inspection coursework.
• Minimum four years inspecting capital projects: water/wastewater facilities, water distribution, sewer systems.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; ability to obtain Florida license within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Inspect water, sewer, and fiber facilities to ensure construction aligns with specifications.
• Document deficiencies and advise developers, city personnel, and contractors.
• Review plans and contracts for facility location and city standards.
• Observe construction progress, report improprieties, and ensure compliance with current standards.
• Maintain field logs and develop as-built drawings as work progresses.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and monitor duty requirements during emergencies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Report writing

Communication

MS Office

Bluebeam Revu

Public works standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering/drafting/inspection coursework

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

Responsible for the inspection and documentation of technical skilled work in the construction of the City of Port St. Lucie potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and fiber optic communication assets while assuring the compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations as well as other state, federal, and local requirements. Responsible for the monitoring of new construction on commercial and residential projects throughout the city. Facilitates a working relationship with the developers and contractors throughout the city to get any deficiencies found corrected in a timely manner. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City’s Utility.

This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St. Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, the Emergency Manager, or City Officials.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Preforms inspections involving water, sewer, and fiber facilities to ensure that new construction is performed according to specifications. Documents, and reports deficiencies and improper or unorthodox construction methods or damages. Advises developers, city personnel, and contractors of deficiencies
• Review plans and contracts to ensure facilities are in proper locations and meet city standards..
• Observe and inspect construction work in progress to ensure compliance with approved current standards and specifications; note and report improprieties and deficiencies.
• Observe pressure tests, infiltration and ex-filtration tests, lift station start-ups, TV inspections; check slopes and elevations of gravity sewers.
• Maintain field log of daily events, including number of persons, equipment and material on site, measurements taken, tests performed, deficiencies, etc.; develop as-built drawings as work progresses.
• Document and photograph damages and deficiencies and relay the information to the proper city staff.
• Coordination with maintenance staff of deficiencies.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Follow and enforce good safety practices and procedures.
• Monitor builder activities during homebuilding, landscaping, sidewalk installation, and final pavement lift.
• Track, document, and investigate all utility system damage occurring between turnover and occupancy.
• Identify and assess builder-related impacts such as dirty mains, sand intrusion, pump damage, and future clog risks.
• Investigate common post-turnover issues including Crushed sewer laterals, Damaged meter boxes, Unauthorized utility tie-ins, Debris in utility easements, Unreported main contamination. Damaged or inaccessible valve boxes, Cross-connections, fire hydrant damage, Lift station component failures caused by improper construction
• Establish and maintain formal damage files to support financial recovery and identify recurring loss trends.
• Implement and manage a structured one-year warranty inspection program.
• Conduct teleinspections and site visits to verify warranty compliance.
• Perform warranty assessments such as:
• Verifying service line condition during early occupancy
• Confirming meter box, lid, and endpoint integrity
• Conducting sewer line teleinspections for settling, sags, or intrusion
• Monitoring paving and sidewalk installation for compliance with PSLUSD standards
• Ensuring ongoing utility infrastructure performance during the warranty period
• Manage damages identified months after turnover and resolve builder disputes related to post-turnover conditions.
• Locate and document any utility system discrepancies or failures during extended vertical buildout.
• Ensure full compliance, proper functionality, and damage-free utility systems throughout community development.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES SCHEDULED/UNSCHEDULED OVERTIME, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS AND/OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required, supplemented by courses in engineering, drafting and inspection techniques. A minimum of four (4) years of experience in inspections of the construction of Capital Projects to include water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution, sewer collection and reuse systems is required.

A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possession of valid driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices, while working in Public Rights-of-Way.
• Ability to work independently and in a group effort to perform assigned duties.
• Proficiency in software applications including Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• and Bluebeam ReVu.
• Proficiency in city standards and specifications
• Ability to read and use electronic and/or hard copy as-built drawings to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to read and use charts, blueprints, and civil drawings.
• Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, water distribution, wastewater collection and reuse systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, contractors, developers and the public.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to maintain accurate records in accordance with photographic documentation.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and reach above shoulders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are mandatory.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work outdoors in adverse and extreme weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.).

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.