Municipal Utility Inspector- Utility Systems Dept.

City of Port St. Lucie•Port St Lucie Florida 34983, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Municipal Utility Inspector is responsible for inspecting and documenting construction of the City of Port St. Lucie’s potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and fiber-optic communication assets. The role ensures compliance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations and other applicable state, federal, and local requirements, and monitors new commercial and residential construction throughout the city. The inspector works with developers and contractors to resolve deficiencies promptly and supports public trust and confidence in the City’s Utility. This is an essential emergency-management position requiring availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week during City emergencies, as determined by city officials. Scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and immediate emergency response may be required. The position involves reviewing plans and contracts, inspecting work against approved standards, observing construction tests and start-ups, documenting field activity and deficiencies, and coordinating with city personnel and maintenance staff. It also monitors builder activities and utility-system conditions after turnover, investigates damage and construction-related impacts, maintains damage records to support financial recovery, and administers a structured one-year warranty inspection program. The inspector conducts teleinspections and site visits, evaluates warranty compliance, resolves builder disputes, and tracks utility discrepancies or failures during community development. Applicants must provide required education documentation with the application. A valid driver’s license is required; a Florida driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Steel-toe or composite-toe footwear is mandatory. The work regularly takes place outdoors in adverse and extreme weather, with moderate-to-loud noise levels.

Requirements

High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Supplemental coursework in engineering, drafting, and inspection techniques.
At least four years of experience inspecting construction of capital projects, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution, sewer collection, and reuse systems; comparable training, education, or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices in public rights-of-way.
Proficiency with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam Revu.
Proficiency in city standards and specifications.
Ability to read and use electronic or hard-copy as-built drawings, charts, blueprints, and civil drawings.
Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, water distribution, wastewater collection, and reuse systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively and establish effective working relationships with employees, contractors, developers, and the public.
Ability to maintain accurate records and photographic documentation; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work under pressure and meet deadlines; and follow through on assigned tasks.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and reaching above the shoulders.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse and extreme weather conditions.
Availability for scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and immediate response to emergencies.
Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are mandatory.

Responsibilities

Inspect water, sewer, and fiber facilities to ensure construction meets specifications.
Document and report deficiencies, improper or unusual construction methods, and damages; advise developers, city personnel, and contractors of deficiencies.
Review plans and contracts to verify facility locations and compliance with city standards.
Observe construction in progress and verify compliance with current approved standards and specifications.
Observe pressure tests, infiltration and ex-filtration tests, lift-station start-ups, and television inspections; check gravity-sewer slopes and elevations.
Maintain daily field logs covering personnel, equipment, materials, measurements, tests, and deficiencies; develop as-built drawings as work progresses.
Document and photograph damages and deficiencies and communicate findings to appropriate city staff; coordinate deficiencies with maintenance staff.
Follow and enforce safety practices and procedures, and maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Monitor builder activities during homebuilding, landscaping, sidewalk installation, and final pavement work.
Track, document, and investigate utility-system damage occurring between turnover and occupancy, including builder-related impacts and post-turnover issues.
Establish and maintain damage files to support financial recovery and identify recurring loss trends.
Implement and manage a structured one-year warranty inspection program, including teleinspections and site visits to verify warranty compliance.
Assess service lines, meter boxes, endpoints, sewer lines, paving, sidewalks, and utility infrastructure during the warranty period.
Manage damage discovered after turnover and resolve builder disputes related to post-turnover conditions.
Locate and document utility-system discrepancies or failures during extended vertical buildout.
Ensure utility systems remain compliant, functional, and free of damage throughout community development.
Respond to emergency conditions and perform other assigned duties.