What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Services Inspector position at City of Daytona Beach, FL?
Department
Public Works
Location
Technical Services
Position Type
FT Employee
Salary
Weekly Salary Range: $971.68 – $1,302.23
Date
2025.02.14
Description
Purpose
The purpose of this classification under general direction of the City Engineer and/or the Technical Service Director is the inspection of construction work to determine that it is in compliance with project plans, specifications and permits as well as City State and Federal codes and ordinances. The inspection work will apply to all types of public works projects to include but not necessarily be limited to City FDOT LAP and other grant agency funded roadway, recreational trails and facilities, building and building systems alteration, minor bridges and dockage, hardscape amenities and miscellaneous community infrastructure enhancements. Employees in this classification perform technical work to assist the Technical Services Division staff to ensure contractor compliance with grant agency requirements. Position is also responsible for investigating customer complaints regarding infrastructure issues and assisting with their resolution and inspecting franchise utility work within City right of way. Performs related work as required.Education; Training & Experience
High School diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred; supplemented by at least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in field construction inspection and/or design on governmental; granting agency or private sector funded projects in a variety of forms from buildings; minor utilities; minor bridges; recreational trails; roadway and associated components and community enhancement project construction.
Knowledge, experience, comprehension; interpretation and review of field-testing reports for concrete and asphalt paving projects. Experience in construction projects in accordance with ADA guidelines and Florida Accessibility Code.
Knowledge and application of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Possession of or ability to obtain FDOT Temporary Traffic Control Certification.
Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
FDOT or other professional regulatory roadway and/or building facility construction agency or association certifications in primary facets of roadway and building facilities construction are preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Inspects City and grant agency funded roadway building and other infrastructure construction to ensure compliance with grant agreement conditions plans specifications and regulatory requirements.
Constructability review of plans and specifications advises contractors and others regarding construction regulations grant agency construction requirements and applicable City Codes and regulations.
Responds to customer complaints regarding infrastructure investigates and assists with developing and implementing resolutions.
Inspects right of way utilization permits and restoration requirements.
Conducts inspections on permits issued; performs follow-up inspections with regard to noncompliance violations and/or complaints.
Issues notices of violation and/or warnings under the direction of the City Engineer or designated authority.
Prepares and maintains various records and reports (i.e. inspections performed, diaries of project activities, permits, issues conditions found testing results actions taken).
Assists the City Engineer/Project Managers with materials testing pay estimates change orders requests for additional information public inquiries and compliance with FDOT County Federal and other granting agency onsite requirements
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Answers telephones and assists customers.
Performs other related duties as required.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate audit deduce and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment machinery tools and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information such as code books, maps, drawings and manuals.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; ability to calculate surface areas volumes weights and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems such as motivation incentive and leadership. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory judgmental or subjective criteria as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to dust, violence, heat, cold, odors, toxic agents, noise, smoke, vibrations, wetness, humidity, disease, machinery, electrical currents and bright or dim lights.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The work performance of non-supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:
Knowledge of Job: Has considerable knowledge of the methods procedures and policies of the City of Daytona Beach as such pertain to the performance of the essential duties of Technical Services Inspector. Has considerable knowledge of principles and practices of technical inspection work. Has considerable knowledge of the laws ordinances standards and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Has considerable knowledge of the organization of the department and of related departments and agencies. Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work. Has considerable knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertain to work responsibilities. Knows how to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel as well as any external entities with which position interacts.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in performing duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains quality communication and interaction with intra- and interdepartmental personnel and any external entities with which position interacts.
Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in a manner to produce a quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completion of assigned functions. Completes assigned work within established deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides sufficient notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Exhibits an enthusiastic self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates appropriate and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identification of alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advisement where appropriate and research issues situations and alternatives prior to exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory and managerial instruction and direction and strive to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e. poor communications variance with established policies and procedures etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation both intra- and interdepartmentally.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships both intra- and interdepartmentally and with external entities with whom position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handle requests suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image. Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion for work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards to include regulatory entities. Ensures such standards are not violated.
The City of Daytona Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City of Daytona Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Exempt : No
Type : FT Employee
Department : Public Works
Work from Home : No
Salary : $972 - $1,302
