Salary: $23.27 – $34.90 Hourly
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 11485
Department: Engineering Services
Division: Project Management
Opening Date: 10/06/2023
Closing Date: 11/2/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: Hourly Range: $23.27 – $34.90
Pay Grade: N36 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.New Hires are generally brought in from minimum to midpoint of pay range.
General Description
Join out team as a Certified Engineering Inspector II!
This role involves responsible inspection work in quality control of public works and/or utilities projects primarily in earthwork, drainage, and road construction to ensure compliance with all applicable County ordinances, standards, and approved construction drawings.
Essential Job Functions
Confers with project engineers and contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable County Ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications. Ensures that the engineer and/or contractor provides the required number and types of tests needed for the project. Prepares daily written reports on all inspection activities and collects test reports forming a project file to be submitted to the supervisor for review. Investigates and prepares reports on citizen complaints that pertain to compliance with County ordinances. Provides site inspections, sampling of stormwater and other related duties required under the NPDES MS4 permit. Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of testing procedures used in civil engineering inspections.
- Knowledge of public works and/or utilities construction procedures and materials.
- Ability to interact with local contractors and engineers, and the skill to formulate concise inspection reports.
- Knowledge and experience with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and methods.
- Ability to prepare inspection reports.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting. Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and five (5) years’ experience in a responsible position with a contractor, engineer, or governmental entity performing public works projects. Experience with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and methods. College level work in civil engineering or drafting technology or industry training in roadway construction and drainage preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Must possess current certifications in the following: CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspector Level 2, CTQP Asphalt Paving Level 2, and MOT-Advanced, or the ability to obtain certifications within twelve (12) months of employment. Certification in Final Estimates is preferred.
Applicants should be aware that Pasco County has an active Inspection Certification Program. Under this program, inspectors are encouraged to obtain and maintain various certifications, as indicated in this job announcement. The objectives of the program include the following: assist inspectors in fulfilling their responsibilities; improve inspector job skills; provide an understanding of current developments; and, provide a mechanism for advancement within the County. The County will pay reasonable, associated expenses involved with the Inspection Certification Program.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
- Acknowledge
- Decline
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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
- Yes
- No
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Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
04
Which best describes the years of experience you have in a responsible position with a contractor, engineer, or governmental entity performing public works projects?
- Less than one year of experience
- One year but less than two
- Two years but less than three
- Three years but less than four
- Four years but less than five
- Five years but less than six
- Six years but less than seven
- Seven years but less than eight
- Eight years but less than nine
- Nine years but less than ten
- Ten or more years of experience
05
Do you have experience with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and methods?
- No
- Yes
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Do you have experience in Final Estimates?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a valid Florida driver’s license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
- Yes
- No
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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)
- Yes
- No
09
I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
- Acknowledged
- Declined
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Are you legally allowed to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?
- Yes
- No
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Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Magazine publication
- Pasco County
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Other
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