Contractor Services/Inspection Specialist - Casual Labor

The Casual Labor Contractor Services/Inspection Specialist position assists the Inspection Specialists with providing contractors and the public with information regarding the phases of construction and inspections and ensures that inspections, power releases, and certificates of occupancy/completion are issued in a timely and proper manner. 

The schedule for this part-time casual labor position is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (30 hours per week).

• Responds timely to incoming calls to assist Inspection Specialists.
• Performs routine office duties including, but not limited to, preparing, maintaining files and records, typing correspondence, and filing.
• Schedules inspections.
• Processes and issues certificates, affidavits, responds to emails, and processes and research service requests.
• Performs research to establish eligibility for permits and certificates and to answer inquiries.
• Interacts with contractors to resolve questions and problems regarding inspection related issues.
• Performs technical work informing contractors of federal, state, and local ordinances, codes, and policies.
• Creates and maintains electronic files.
• Conducts problem solving activities for contractors, customers, and fellow employees.
• Issues Certificate of Occupancy and Completion Letters.  Issues final and temporary power releases to power providers.
• Performs other related work as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year experience performing secretarial/clerical duties. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation. 
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Ability to type and compose routine business letters and memorandum. 
• Must have strong organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/tasks within specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility. 
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires occasional bending, squatting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve typing, simple grasping, fine manual manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Basis of Rating:  Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job.  The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.
 
Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
 
Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  
 
Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.
 
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
 
Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

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