Utilities Inspector - Commercial Development- Utility Systems Department

City of Port St. Lucie; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port St. Lucie is seeking a skilled inspector for water, sewer, and reuse systems within the Utility Systems Department. The role focuses on inspecting construction, producing accurate maps and drawings, and ensuring compliance with specifications.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant training, and at least four years of inspection experience, including water/wastewater operations. A Florida driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; courses in engineering, drafting, and inspection techniques preferred.
• Minimum 4 years inspecting water, sewer, and reuse systems; 12 months in water/wastewater operations within Utility Systems.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect water and sewer facilities to ensure new construction meets specifications and report deficiencies.
• Prepare red line drawings and as-built drawings for accuracy.
• Physically locate potable water distribution and wastewater systems, including marking facilities.
• Monitor job progress and prepare written reports; maintain regular attendance and enforce safety practices.

Skills

Safe work practices

Independent work

Effective communication

Reading blueprints/civil drawings

Reading charts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering/drafting/inspection techniques courses

4+ years inspection experience (water/sewer)

Tools

Base map viewer

Job description

Position Summary

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

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

Essential Position

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

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, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

Essential Duties

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.
• Inspects water and sewer facilities to assure that new construction is performed according to specifications. Notes, and reports deficiencies and improper or unorthodox construction methods. Advises engineer/contractor of deficiencies.
• Observes pressure tests, infiltration and ex-filtration tests, TV Inspections, pump station start-ups, etc. Checks elevations and slopes of gravity sewer.
• Prepares red line drawings and checks as-built drawings for accuracy.
• Physically locates existing potable water distribution, reclaimed water and wastewater collection systems, and appurtenances, including power and/or communication lines owned and maintained by the City, by use of electronic data and equipment, hard copy records, and/or physically digging up and accurately marking the location of said facilities. Locates shall be completed adhering to Chapter 556 of the Florida Statues.
• Monitors job progress and prepares written reports as required.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Follows and enforces required safety practices/procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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 is required. Courses in engineering, drafting, and inspection techniques are required. A minimum of four (4) years of experience inspecting the construction of water, sewer, and reuse systems is required, including at least twelve (12) months of experience with water and wastewater operations within the Utility Systems department.

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of a clean driving record are required.

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.
• Basic knowledge and/or computer skills, including a base map viewer program.
• 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 and wastewater collection systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees and the public.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

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, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 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 exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.

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

Documentation Requirements

Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

All Documents Submitted Must Be Clear, Legible, And In Proper Format

• Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
• Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.
• Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
  • An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
  • A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
  • A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
  • A recognized Professional Organization

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.

12 Paid Holidays per Year

Vacation Leave

• 1-3 years- 10 days
• 4-9 years- 15 days
• 10-19 years- 20 days
• 20+ years- 25 days
• PT employees accrue depending on hours worked

Personal Days

• 2 days for non-exempt employees per year
• 3 days for exempt employees per year

Sick Time

• FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
• PT employees accrue 4 hours per month

Retirement Plan

• The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.

Benefits Overview

The City of Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offered by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.