Code Compliance Inspector - Public Utilities

Sarasota County Government•Peoria, IL

7d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring quality and compliance? Join Sarasota County Public Utilities as a Code Compliance Inspector, where you'll inspect private developments, public infrastructure projects, and treatment facilities to verify compliance with County standards and regulations. Your work will help protect critical utility infrastructure and support the delivery of reliable services to our community. Apply today and make an impact!

Requirements

A High School Diploma or its equivalent
Four (4) years of utility construction work and/or inspection and testing of utility work
Two (2) years out of the four (4) years, must be in utility inspecting, design, or construction experience
College or university-level training in an appropriate field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required utility construction experience
A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of utility construction work and/or plan review, inspections and testing of utility or construction work
Knowledge of code enforcement procedures, Accela plan review and permitting software computer system
Technical knowledge of practices, standards and regulations of utility construction
Ability to interpret and use plans and specifications and knowledge of alternative procedures of construction

Responsibilities

Inspect utility and development projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, County standards, and applicable regulations
Review and interpret engineered utility construction plans, specifications, and permits for adherence to design requirements
Verify compliance with Utility Code, Land Development Regulations, State regulations, and contract specifications
Represent Public Utilities throughout construction by coordinating with engineers, contractors, developers, property owners, and County departments
Conduct field inspections of water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and utility infrastructure projects during all phases of construction
Investigate citizen concerns, document field changes and code violations, and prepare detailed inspection reports
Recommend and perform specialized field testing to evaluate non-standard construction conditions
Monitor utility testing activities and participate in final acceptance inspections for residential, commercial, and subdivision projects
Ensure construction is complete and meets all requirements prior to final certification and utility infrastructure turnover
Enforce utility codes, engineering standards, and permitting requirements while serving as the onsite representative for the Utilities Regulatory Manager and Supervisor