Utilities Chief Inspector (WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES ENGINEERING)

Broward County (FL) • Pompano Beach, FL

27d

About The Position

Manages the Water and Wastewater Engineering Division Inspection section. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requirements

• Requires an Associate 's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field.
• (One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
• Requires six (6) years in public works construction, engineering field survey, and/or inspection work depending on area of assignment or closely related field including two (2) years of lead work/supervisory experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Broward County Licensed General Building Contractor; or Specialty Building Contractor; or Engineer/Specialty Engineering Contractor
• Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) Certification
• 1A-A License (Underground Utility & Excavation); or 1A-B License (Secondary Utility Excavation)
• At least two (2) years of experience performing water and wastewater utilities inspections
• At least four (4) years of direct supervisory experience over Engineering Inspectors

Responsibilities

• Manages the Water and Wastewater Engineering Division Inspection section.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work of subordinate personnel; reviews inspection records and reports prepared by subordinates for accuracy and completeness; reviews accuracy of project field records and items for payment.
• Establishes and maintains systems for approving, assigning, tracking and documenting all overtime work.
• Arranges scheduling and coordination of inspection personnel (hire and discipline); schedules safety and technical training for personnel; organizes and administers section goals.
• Reviews and understands construction plans, specifications, permits and all other approved contract documents.
• Ensures that pre-construction and progress meetings are held to orientate contractors, developers and subordinates.
• Ensures that a Daily Report of Construction is completed, vetted and distributed for every assigned project on every field inspection.
• Ensures adequate onsite inspections on assigned projects to verify and document construction conforms to approved contract documents.
• Ensures that substantial complete and final inspections are conducted and appropriately documented and reported; keeps and distributes data regarding project status and reports deficiencies;
• Implements, modifies, and revises forms for daily reports, records, correspondence, tests; reviews quantities and invoices for contractor payment requisitions (contract line items, master agreement delivery orders); meets with engineers and developers regarding utility expansions coordination.
• Manages supervision of water and sewer shutdowns and affected personnel engaged in construction activities.
• Conducts pre-construction and progress meetings to orientate contractors and developers.
• Responds to engineers and contractors during non-working hours; reviews and approves water and sewer service releases for developer construction projects; mediates conflicts with personnel and contractor/engineers.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation employee match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees