Engineering Inspector

Construction Inspector

The primary purpose of this classification is to inspect Engineering Division Capital Investment Program (CIP) and represent the Town as the on-site inspector of construction to ensure that construction projects are completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Knowledge of safe, quality construction practices, a good level of independent professional judgment, and decision making is essential.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Acts as the Town's primary field contact with the contractors, citizens, and the business owners affected by assigned construction operations.

Performs field inspections of CIP, road, utility, site / lot development, and infrastructure construction and repair projects conducted by private contractors and by Town-contracted construction crews to ensure project compliance with applicable codes, standards, and approved construction plans / specifications.

Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable state, county, and Town codes, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures, as well as approved construction plans / specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Knowledge of FDOT and PBC ROW design-construction standards.

Provides information and technical assistance concerning utility construction requirements; meets with and discusses problem areas with contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and property owners; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions, concerns, or complaints; provides technical assistance and consultation to other Town departments.

Coordinates inspection activities with other Town departments, consulting engineers, contractors, property owners, utility representatives, outside agencies, or other individuals; sets up and / or attends pre-construction meetings; meets with contractors and other parties as needed throughout course of construction.

Conducts physical inspections of road / utility construction performed within road and alley right-of-way; inspects all phases of construction / repair from sub-grade to finished asphalt paving; inspects all phases of utility construction from trenching to finished grade or asphalt; conducts detailed inspection of grading, sub-base, base, and asphalt to determine proper depth, uniformity, grade, width, compaction, and quality of construction methods and materials; inspects projects for proper safety provisions, methods and practices, and for appropriate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) / Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) operations through construction zones; coordinates, inspects, and reviews material and geo-technical testing; conducts field measurements to verify conformity to plans, specifications, standards, and as-built drawings; performs basic surveying tasks.

Inspects all permitted civil engineering construction projects and work scope (other than building structures and similar facilities which are inspected by Building Department); inspects sidewalks, ADA sidewalk and parking facilities, driveways, grading, clearing, grubbing, and dredge / fill which are on road or alley right-of-way and on private residential, commercial and industrial property.

Reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications to identify errors, possible field problems, conflicts, or non-compliance with codes / standards; reviews material testing and geo-technical reports; researches Town codes, construction standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed.

Completes inspections of construction work, methods, and materials and compares actual work to approved / planned work; determines whether projects are in compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and approved construction plans; identifies potential or existing performance deficiencies or structural deficiencies in new / existing civil engineering infrastructures; ensures that development improvements are in agreement with design plans; ensures that any damage to public property is corrected; ensures that owners of the property or neighboring property are not adversely impacted by constructed improvements; enters results of inspections into computer database to generate inspection reports.

Works with contractors, developers, consulting engineers, architects, and property owners to achieve resolution of problems and compliance with all requirements.

Assists Project Engineers with the management and oversight of minor municipal construction projects such as sidewalk construction, traffic management improvements, minor building renovation projects and similar scopes of work to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications, proposed budgets and timelines, coordination of geotechnical testing and multi-party inspections, and applicable safety practices / requirements.

Conducts final inspections for final approval of construction.

Reviews contractor monthly or weekly payment applications as requested by Town Engineer or Project Engineer. Performs field measurements and logs data / quantities in field books for pay application reconciliations.

Maintains logs, inspection reports, and other records of inspection activities; enters inspection data into computer; provides inspection documentation to support litigation when necessary.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, inspection reports, field sketches, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, material testing reports, geo-technical reports, construction plans, specifications, codes, ordinances, resolutions, regulations, standards, specifications, policies, procedures, engineering textbooks, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, e-mail, or other computer programs. Utilizes Town's Energov electronic permit system to retrieve permit information and plans and to enter inspection results.

Operates / utilizes a variety of equipment and tools associated with inspection activities, which may include a utility vehicle, level, transit, drafting instruments, engineering scale, architect's scale, measuring devices, or general office equipment.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, property owners, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Attends various meetings as needed.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards; maintains an awareness of new construction methods, materials, inspection practices, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Installs and retrieves traffic / speed counting equipment for Town's Traffic Engineer or other engineers as requested.

Schedules geotechnical testing for Engineering Division CIP projects.

Assists with collection and preparation of close-out documents for grant funded projects.

Ability to operate personal computers and technology devices for tracking construction progress and reading electronic design plans.

Performs general / clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending / receiving faxes, or filing documentation.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED

Five (5) years previous construction experience and / or training that includes construction & construction inspection of civil engineering projects, site infrastructure development, road / highway infrastructure, utility infrastructure, and general earthwork and related dredge-fill-grading work.

Must obtain the following FDOT training / certifications within twelve (12) months of hire date : Advanced MOT / TTC, Asphalt, and Construction Plan Reading.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. For application purposes, a valid driver's license from any state (equivalent to the State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days from the date of employment.

Data Utilization : Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and / or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction : Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and / or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and / or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and / or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and / or design data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.

Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria