Landfill Inspector - Solid Waste

Sarasota County Government

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the County’s inspector at landfill sites to ensure compliance with contracted operations at landfill sites. Records compliance/inspection information according to contract stipulations and addresses non-compliance issues. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations by observing and performing inspections of the landfill facilities. Records inspection information according to permit stipulations, including storm water systems, leachate systems and other infrastructures. Notify management and contractors of deficiencies in work and safety concerns and follows through to make sure that issues have been addressed and resolved in a timely manner. Ensure accurate and complete records are maintained for inspections, performance measures and processes. Enters inspection information into databases as required by federal, state and local regulations. Interprets data and provides information and projections for contractual operations as needed. Participate in contractor meetings to discuss work, schedules and resolve pending issues. Prepare and submit corrective action information to Supervisor that needs to be addressed at landfill facilities. Write reports and compiles information concerning contract and permit violations. Review plans, specifications, and materials used on landfill projects prior to approval.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or its equivalent AND four (4) or more years of job related experience in inspecting -OR- College or university-level training in related fields may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in job related field
Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire
Ability to obtain a State of Florida Landfill Operators Certification after hire
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations and ordinances relating to solid waste facilities
Knowledge of construction plans and specifications
Basic knowledge of pumps, transducers, valves, pipes and electrical panels
Ability to conduct inspections
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and operation of basic surveying equipment

Responsibilities

Oversee and inspect contractor activities at County solid waste facilities, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, ordinances, and safety standards.
Serve as the County’s inspector at landfill sites to ensure compliance with contracted operations.
Record compliance/inspection information according to contract stipulations and address non-compliance issues.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations by observing and performing inspections of the landfill facilities.
Record inspection information according to permit stipulations, including storm water systems, leachate systems and other infrastructures.
Notify management and contractors of deficiencies in work and safety concerns and follow through to ensure issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.
Ensure accurate and complete records are maintained for inspections, performance measures and processes.
Enter inspection information into databases as required by federal, state and local regulations.
Interpret data and provide information and projections for contractual operations as needed.
Participate in contractor meetings to discuss work, schedules and resolve pending issues.
Prepare and submit corrective action information to Supervisor that needs to be addressed at landfill facilities.
Write reports and compile information concerning contract and permit violations.
Review plans, specifications, and materials used on landfill projects prior to approval.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
11 paid holidays
3 personal days
16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment
Award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations