What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at City of Boca Raton?
Performs technical civil-related inspections on all types of private development and public works capital construction projects. Inspections and testing include but are not limited to earthwork, sanitary collection systems, water distribution, surface water drainage systems, roadway/paving, hardscape surfaces including pavers and concrete walk installations, and all other infrastructure-related improvements. This position ensures compliance with all applicable city, state and regulatory requirements. This position relies heavily on field experience and expertise with the ability to make independent judgement-based decisions as they relate to code and accepted installation practices. The ability to articulate requirements to residents and contractors verbally and in written form is required.
The background check process for this position may include:
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS:
- Conducts field inspections on a variety of private and public construction projects.
- Verify work is in conformance with the approved plans and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with City Ordinance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, (OSHA), National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Building Code (FBC), American Traffic Safety Services Association, (ATSSA), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, (MUTCD) and other related regulatory requirements.
- Conduct and attend pre-construction and project meetings
- Prepare daily progress reports
- Verify field quantities
- Review payment requests
- Document deficient work and follow up on corrective actions
- Witness/Provide testing of water distribution, sanitary collection, roadway, drainage systems, including landscape and irrigation systems
- Maintain proper NPDES files and inspections for each project
- Substantial and Final Completion Inspections and documentation.
- Respond to resident concerns during construction
- Exhibit a thorough knowledge of engineering construction practices, techniques, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, and details.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents, contractors, and engineering staff.
- Ability to maintain accurate inspection records.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include WORD and EXCEL
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral instructions.
- Ability to clearly communicate in English orally and in writing.
- Ability to make good independent decisions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Requirement to be ethical and fair and adhere to all City workplace policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
- Any combination of validated education and experience totaling an equivalent 5 years’ field experience in civil engineering work or inspection.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Possess an active Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
Preferred Requirements:
- NPDES Certified Inspector license (required during probation period)
- Associate’s degree in civil engineering or project management
- ATSSA Certification
- OSHA 10-hour Certification
- ACI Technician
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Reference Checks
- Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
- Workers' Compensation
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS:
The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
- Constantly moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Constantly moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
- Constantly moving from one worksite to another.
- Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
- Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
- Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Constantly operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills
- Constantly operating machinery and/or power tools.
- Constantly operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
- Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Constantly ability to observe details accurately and identify variances.
- Occasionally lift/Carry objects 20 pounds or less
- Occasionally push/pull objects 20 pounds or less.
- Constantly working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
- Constantly working in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, temperature variation or the like.
- Constantly working in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
- Constantly working in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles and/or insects may occur.
- Constantly working with equipment or performing procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls.
- Constantly demonstrating regular in office attendance.
Salary : $30 - $34
