Job Description

LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION - LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR I, II, III, IV - 1 POSITION AVAILABLE

$21.32hr - $42.84hr. (salary range)
NON-EXEMPT

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

MAJOR FUNCTION - Performs utility (water; wastewater; reclaimed water), roadway, pavement, culvert, drainage system, and related site development construction inspections to ensure compliance with the approved construction plans, specifications, and related permits.

Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below.

MAJOR FUNCTION

Performs utility (water; wastewater; reclaimed water), roadway, pavement, culvert, drainage system, and related site development construction inspections to ensure compliance with the approved construction plans, specifications, and related permits.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Interprets design plans and specifications. Observes construction activity and inspects workmanship, materials, and techniques to ensure compliance. Activities shall include but not be limited to:

• Inspection of installation of underground utility lines
• Backfill and compaction; Soil density testing
• Inspection of storm sewer and surface water management facilities
• Site grading, soil stabilization/erosion prevention
• Proper pavement construction including depths, materials, installation, mix and temperature testing for asphalt pavements
• Verifies material quantities and product types
• Inspection of lift station, water plant, and wastewater plant construction
• Installation of signage and traffic control devices
• Makes record of project progress

Interacts with contractors, consultants, and other related parties. Identifies project issues and coordinates with Supervisor regarding resolutions. Checks and verifies contractor’s pay requests, as applicable. Makes recommendations to Supervisor regarding final release of projects at completion of construction. Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Familiarity with the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the Polk County Land Development Code, the Polk County Utilities Code, Maintenance of Traffic and safety in work zones. Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques and instruments used in testing of materials and utility systems. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, agency officials, and the public. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, both manually and using computing devices. Ability to make construction estimates, read and interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, maps, and surveys. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work of assigned personnel. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Ability to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, crouch, and kneel. Ability to lift, push, pull, materials and/or equipment that may weigh up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Ability to operate motorized vehicles for long periods of time. Ability to distinguish colors and shapes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Land Development Inspector I

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of two (2) years of roadway/highway, water/wastewater or site development project construction or inspection experience. Two (2) certifications, as identified on the Certifications List below under Special Requirements may substitute for (1) year of required field experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.

Land Development Inspector II

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of four (4) years of roadway/highway, water/wastewater or site development project construction or inspection experience. Two (2) certifications, as identified on the Certifications List below under Special Requirements may substitute for (1) year of required field experience. They must be different than those used to meet and acquire Inspector I qualifications, if applicable. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.

Land Development Inspector III

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of six (6) years of roadway/highway, water/wastewater or site development project construction or inspection experience on projects of significant size or complexity. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to secure a Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Land Development Inspector I

Must obtain Certification on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) within 6 months of time of employment. Must obtain FDOT Certification for Plans Reading and Sediment and Erosion Control “Qualified Stormwater Inspector” within 24 months from beginning of employment. The certifications listed below are not required at the time of employment.

Land Development Inspector II

Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector I and two (2) additional certifications from Certifications List below. They must be different than those used to meet and acquire Inspector I experience qualifications, if applicable. Must obtain four (4) additional certifications from Certifications List below within 24 months of beginning employment as an Inspector II. Must have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment a Level 3 Water Distribution Operator certification.

Land Development Inspector III

Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector II and six (6) additional certifications from Certifications List below. Must obtain four (4) additional certifications from Certifications List below within 24 months of beginning employment as an Inspector III.

Certifications List (Certifications shown with an * require periodic renewal)

• ACI Level I (American Concrete Institute) – ASTM C-31, ASTM C-138, ASTM C-143, ASTM C-172, ASTM C-173, ASTM C-231, and ASTM C-1064
• Aggregate Field Testing Technician – FDOT*
• Earthwork Density Record System – FDOT
• Asphalt Paving Inspections, Level I or II – FDOT*
• Asphalt Plant Technician – FDOT Section 300*
• Back Flow Prevention Assembly Testing
• Bridge Sub-Structure Technician – National Bridge Standards
• Bridge Underwater Operator – FDOT Section 850-010-011-C
• Clearing and Grubbing – FDOT Section 110
• Competence on OSHA Safety –OSHA
• Concrete Field Testing Technician – FDOT/ACI*
• Concrete Strength Technician – FDOT/ACI
• Concrete Transportation Construction Inspection – FDOT/ACI
• Confined Space Entry – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Construction Math – FDOT
• Contract Maintenance Inspection – FDOT
• Earthwork Construction Inspections, Level I – FDOT*
• Earthwork Construction Inspections, Level II – FDOT*
• Final Estimates – FDOT
• Hazmat Nuclear Safety Technician (Nuclear Regulatory Board 49 CFR172 Subpart H)
• Herbicide Technician I, Aquatic and Highway Application – Dept. of Agriculture
• Hot Mix Asphalt Paving & Inspection – FDOT
• Lime rock Bearing Technician – FDOT
• Lime rock Bearing Ratio (LBR) Technician – FDOT*
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Technician Class I, II or III
• Miscellaneous Concrete Structures – FDOT
• Open Trench Technician – OSHA CFR 29 Part 1926 Subpart D
• Pipe Placement Inspection
• Portland Cement – FDOT Section 346, 347, 350, 351, 352, or 370
• Portland Cement, Concrete Testing, Placement & Control – FDOT
• Project Safety Supervisor – OSHA
• Roadway Safety Technician – FDOT/OSHA
• Roadway Technician (Asphalt in Place )B FDOT Section 300
• Sewer Collection, Certification A, B OR C – American Water Works Association(A.W.W.A.)/Florida Pollution Control Association 9FCOA)
• Signs and Markings, Level I – FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA)*
• Signs and Markings , Level II – FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA)*
• Structures I – FDOT Sections 400 and 500
• Structures II – FDOT Sections 400 and 500.1
• Structures III – FDOT Sections 400 and 500.2
• Sub-Grade and Base Course Inspection – FDOT
• Surface Supply Technician (Underwater Bridge Inspection)
• 42 FR 37668 – Federal Highway Administration (FHA)/ADS (Associated Diving Society)
• Troxler Density Technician – FDOT Section 330-11.3.5
• Traffic Safety in Work Area – FDOT
• Utility Relocation, Clearing and Grubbing – FDOT
• Water Distribution, Certification A, B or C – American Water Works Association(A.W.W.A)/Florida Pollution Control Association (FPCOA)
• Work Zone Safety Control Technician

This position shall be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.