Land Development Inspector - CareerLadder Group

Polk County•Bartow, FL

8d•$21 - $43

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Interprets design plans and specifications.
Observes construction activity and inspects workmanship, materials, and techniques to ensure compliance.
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.