Development Review Inspector

Position subject to close at any time

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAY GRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under direction, this position is responsible for performing a variety of routine and complex technical assignments relative to the construction field, with emphasis on construction inspection to ensure compliance with the approved plans, FDOT specifications, Land Development Codes, public safety, and other applicable regulations.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs inspections of public and private construction and improvement work within Osceola County to ensure compliance with all applicable County, State, and Federal codes and regulatory requirements.
• Assists Development Review staff with review, comments, and approval of right of way permits.
• Responsible for the inspection of construction on private property, in the public right of way, and within public easements.
• Inspects all phases of development, construction, and utility installation, such as directional bores, aerial utility work, underground work, roadways, sidewalks, driveways, and other associated improvements.
• Identifies potential construction errors, conflicts, and regulatory violations.
• Inspects traffic management (MOT/TTC) setup and operation.
• Maintains records of inspection activity and completes related reports.
• Collects all required close-out documents for permit finalization.
• Receives, responds, and documents public inquiries and complaints.
• Performs research where indicated and provides response and information for public record.
• Enters and retrieves information from a computer to perform research, update records, or respond to actions and requests.
• Completes documentation and reports, and complies supporting documentation to document and explain facts and circumstances surrounding field related issues.
• Attends preconstruction meetings to explain inspection standards and procedures to architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and developers.
• Provides field inspection reports;
  Performs bond inspections.
• Performs after hour’s inspections, as required, on nights and weekends;
  Must be able to be on call and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Operates photography equipment in photographing and documenting visual representations of issues in the field.
• Provides information and assistance to the general public, commercial interests, and businesses.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

High School Diploma or GED.

Two (2) years of experience in civil construction, construction inspection, and/or land surveying.

Municipal or government experience is preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must obtain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification within six (6) months of employment.

• Knowledge of maintaining records according to industry standards for all projects. Records shall generally include, but not be limited to, all correspondence, contract documents, change orders, RFI’s, photographs, etc.
• Knowledge of keeping logs, recording the activities related to the project, weather conditions, nature and location of work being performed, verbal instructions and interpretations given to the designer and contractor, specific observations, any occurrence or work that might result in a claim for a change in Contract Sum or contract duration.
• Knowledge of all phases of design and construction. Requires working knowledge of County, State, and Federal laws, FDOT Specification, MUTCD, etc.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to the Public Works Department.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data and make…