Construction Specialist I - Public Works

Pasco County • New Port Richey, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a technical role with responsibility for the continued development, implementation, and inspection of projects through a quality assurance/quality control program. The Construction Specialist I provides technical oversight of multiple construction contracts, including reviewing contracts and preparing quality assurance for assigned projects. This role coordinates construction operations between contractors, personnel, and other agencies to ensure site access arrangements are made. The specialist conducts onsite inspections to verify that tests, materials, equipment, and products meet specifications, checking for defects and deviations. They perform visual inspections of finished products and ensure work complies with contract requirements, safety, and environmental policies and regulations. This position involves coordinating work with other activities and contractors, resolving problems, and providing input to the Project Manager on items that do not meet County standards, including products, materials, and equipment used by contractors. Related work is performed as required.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, drawings, contract documents, and submittals with comprehension and the ability to implement the requirements.
• Ability to effectively prepare quality assurance reports, recommendations, and prepare any required documentation associated with the Quality Control Program.
• Ability to conduct required work without continuous supervision.
• Strong knowledge of testing and inspection procedures used in civil engineering for roadway, stormwater, utility or other transportation projects.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong writing skills for preparation of quality assurance reports, quality systems manual updates and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with contractors, engineers, project managers, and others regarding quality control issues, quality control requirements, implementation of quality control programs, and corrective measures where required.
• Knowledge of road, utilities or building construction principles, methods, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction practices, materials, specifications, codes and regulations related to building, utilities, street or highway construction.
• Knowledge of federal, state and county codes and regulations governing construction.
• Ability to perform technical computation, analyze data, and prepare reports based on findings.
• Ability to apply computer applications and software.
• Ability to utilize computer, copier and fax machine to perform various office tasks.
• Ability to keep records and submit reports.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field and two (2) years' of professional work experience analyzing and tracking data, reviewing contracts and field installation of civil work OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate in Science Degree in Construction Management, or a related field and four (4) years' of professional work experience analyzing and tracking data, reviewing contracts and field installation of civil work OR possession of a High School diploma or equivalent and six (6) years' of professional work experience analyzing and tracking data, reviewing contracts and field installation of civil work.
• A valid Florida driver's license.
• Must possess current certification in Florida Department of Transportation Maintenance of traffic.

Nice To Haves

• Must obtain certification of Storm Water Management Inspection, American Concrete Institute (ACI), Earthwork Level 1 and Asphalt Level 1 within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Candidate to acquire and maintain certification(s) in designated areas in accordance to his particular area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical oversight of multiple construction contracts to include the review of contracts and preparation of quality assurance for assigned projects.
• Coordinates construction operations between contractors, personnel, and other agencies to ensure arrangements are made for site access.
• Conducts onsite inspections to ensure tests, materials, equipment and products are as specified.
• Checks for defects and any deviations from specifications.
• Performs visual inspections of finished products.
• Assures that work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, safety and environmental policies and regulations, coordinating work with other activities and contractors, resolving problems and providing input to the Project Manager of items that do not meet with County standards, including products, materials, and equipment used by contractors.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
• PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree