Utilities Inspector- Utility Systems Dept.

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

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. This is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. Responsible technical work inspecting water, sewer, fiber, and re-use infrastructure, pump station installations, and pretreatment facilities; noting and reporting deficiencies and improper or unorthodox construction; preparing red line drawings and as-builts, making field checks and quantity take-offs for line construction. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City and its Utility. This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.
Courses in engineering, drafting and inspection techniques are required.
A minimum of four (4) years of experience inspecting the construction of water, sewer, and reuse systems is required, including at least twelve (12) months of experience with water and wastewater operations within the Utility Systems department.
Possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required.
Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices, while working in Public Rights-of-Way.
Ability to work independently and in a group effort to perform assigned duties.
Basic knowledge and/or computer skills, including a base map viewer program.
Ability to read and use electronic and/or hard copy as-built drawings to perform assigned duties.
Ability to read and use charts, blueprints, and civil drawings.
Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees and the public.
Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
Ability to stay centered when challenged.
Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes are mandatory.

Nice To Haves

A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
Inspects water and sewer facilities to assure that new construction is performed according to specifications.
Notes, and reports deficiencies and improper or unorthodox construction methods.
Advises engineer/contractor of deficiencies.
Observes pressure tests, infiltration and ex-filtration tests, TV Inspections, pump station start-ups, etc.
Checks elevations and slopes of gravity sewer.
Prepares red line drawings and checks as-built drawings for accuracy.
Physically locates existing potable water distribution, reclaimed water and wastewater collection systems, and appurtenances, including power and/or communication lines owned and maintained by the City, by use of electronic data and equipment, hard copy records, and/or physically digging up and accurately marking the location of said facilities. Locates shall be completed adhering to Chapter 556 of the Florida Statues.
Monitors job progress and prepares written reports as required.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Follows and enforces required safety practices/procedures.
Other duties as may be assigned.