Engineering Inspector I

Graduation from high school with coursework or training in surveying, drafting, mechanical and civil engineering, or related field plus three (3) years of experience in engineering, surveying, construction or related field work. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certificate preferred.  Coursework or work experience that includes training in written, verbal and computer communication skills preferred. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency.  On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Under general supervision, performs technical engineering and planning inspection functions for City Infrastructure, City engineering projects, and private development projects. Work involves inspecting plan reviews for drainage projects, capital improvement projects, roadways, and related development and/or engineering projects to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines. Work also involves providing support documentation to the Public Works Department and Growth Management Department staff and providing construction inspection expertise on projects. Considerable independent judgment and initiative are required in carrying out program objectives within the framework of engineering, planning, administrative principles, and practices, as well as established policies and regulations. Considerable tact and courtesy are required in frequent contact with contractors, division heads, and the general public. Reports to the assigned supervisor.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs inspections and testing required for Capital Improvement Projects, Commercial Subdivision, and other related development programs developed and constructed by the City as well as independent contractors.

Performs final inspections to ensure that changes or inconsistencies discovered during project development meet City standards that enable organization to issue final certification for the developed property.

Performs field inspections to support engineering and planning site plans and project reviews. 

Performs inspections on development projects and City-owned roads, bridges, drainage projects, utility projects, parks projects, and joint-use projects between the City and outside agencies to ensure applicable codes and regulations are met prior to final approval.

Reviews and provides information concerning project drawings for compliance with City and related regulatory agency codes and standards for traffic control, pipe evaluation, sidewalk, and road construction projects.

Compiles records of project completion and maintains files for project status reports.

Prepares routine office reports, budgetary reports concerning project status and compliance recommendations, vehicle service reports, mileage documentation, personal time sheets, and project logs.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.