Posting number: 10363
Department: Deputy County Manager
Division: Facilities Management
Job classification: Field Inspector II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Facility Management, Construction Trades
Utilizes construction plans and other technical documents to inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with state/local laws and approved construction plans/specifications. Supports project manager in ensuring a safe and efficient project meeting the goals and objectives of the County.
Performs field inspections of vertical construction and renovation, site development, utility and stormwater management system installation, building system replacements, and other construction/repair work conducted by hired contractors or County construction crews to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and approved construction plans/specifications.
Reviews plans, specifications, scopes of work and other contract and project documents to support inspections and project management staff. Provides input during programming and design to support utilization of best practices and consideration of lessons learned into project development.
Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable state, county, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures, as well as approved construction plans/specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; research code books, construction standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed.
Provides information and technical assistance to project team concerning project plans, construction requirements, non-compliance issues, and related issues; meets with and discusses problem areas with County project managers, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions, concerns, or complaints.
Coordinates inspection activities with other County divisions, consulting engineers, contractors, property owners, utility representatives, outside agencies, or other individuals as needed; schedules and/or attends pre-construction meetings and preliminary walk-throughs.
Initiates and monitors corrective action for non-conformance items; reviews submittals to ensure compliance with contract documents and County standards, inspects work to verify compliance with approved submittals. Performs plan checks at project sites to ensure compliance with approved plans; compares as-built drawings with field conditions during preliminary walk-through inspections; takes photographs to document field conditions.
Inspects projects for preliminary acceptance and final acceptance; conducts final walk-through inspections and supports the development of project punch lists.
Works with contractors, developers, consulting engineers, architects, and Project Manager to resolve conflicts, resolve problems, and achieve compliance with all requirements.
Supports reviews of contractor pay applications and verifies progress of work in the field.
Maintains logs, writes inspection reports, and other records of inspection activities; enters inspection data into computer; logs and closes right-of-way permit records in computer
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
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.
High school diploma or GED required.
Five (5) years of related experience.
Fingerprinting required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
May require possession and maintenance of valid IMSA Work Zone Safety certification based on area of assignment.
May be required to obtain and maintain other licenses/certifications based on area of assignment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Collier County is located on southwest Florida’s Paradise Coast, on the Gulf of Mexico. The county, including the communities of Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City and Immokalee, is famous for its pristine beaches, magnificent sunsets, parks, art galleries, theaters, museums, universities and an abundance of championship golf courses. Collier County is the western gateway to the world famous Everglades. The Everglades and Big Cypress National Parks cover two thirds of the county’s total land mass and are a nature lover’s paradise. One of the largest geographical counties east of the Mississippi River, the county encompasses more than 2,000 square miles.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners, comprised of five members elected in the five different districts of the county, serves as the governing body. The Board of County Commissioners sets policy and appoints a county manager to carry out policy and oversee the county’s day-to-day operations.
Our Vision: To be the best community in America to live, work and play.
Our Mission: To deliver high quality, best-value, public services, programs, and facilities to meet the needs of our residents, visitors, and businesses today and tomorrow.
Our Motto: Exceeding expectations, every day!
Location: 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL
Phone: 239-252-8999
