Utility Construction Inspector I (23633)

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners

Melbourne (FL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 38,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Health and Dependent Health

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Short/Long Term Disability & Life

Wellness Program

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking an experienced inspector to observe utility construction work and ensure compliance with departmental criteria, drawings, and specifications. The role requires either college coursework in Construction Management with several years of field experience, or substantial high school-level education with extensive field experience in utility construction.

Overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

Two (2) years of college-level credit with major coursework in Construction Management or closely related field plus three (3) years of utility construction experience.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or its equivalent plus five (5) years of field experience in utility construction, maintenance, and/or inspection work. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Inspect utility construction projects to observe and document whether contractors perform all work in accordance with the Department Criteria, the approved project drawings, and the specifications.

Job description

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 11/09/2026

$24.86 to $27.35 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Performs experienced technical work inspecting utility construction projects to observe and document whether contractors perform all work in accordance with the Department Criteria, the approved project drawings, and the specifications.

REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years [60 semester or 90 quarter hours] of college-level credit with major coursework in Construction Management, or a closely related field PLUS three (3) years of utility construction experience; OR High school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), PLUS five (5) years of field experience in utility construction, maintenance, and/or inspection work. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must complete all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes within nine (9) months of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, man-made or natural disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position is part of an established career ladder.

Brevard County offers an attractive array of benefits for its employees, including:

Insurance

Employee Health and Dependent Health Insurance available at group rates Dental and Vision insurance
Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Wellness Program

To learn more, please read the Active Employee Benefits Guide

Retirement

Participation in the Florida Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program (457 Plan)

Vacation / Sick / Holidays

12 Vacation Days per Year
12 Sick Days per Year
11 Paid Holidays per Year

Employee Holidays

The following holiday schedule has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. It may not apply to all government agencies within Brevard County and does not necessarily reflect operating hours for all County offices, facilities, or services. Please check with the specific organization for particular needs.

2026 Brevard County Employee Holidays