The City of Lynn Haven is seeking a Public Works and Public Utilities Inspector who's primary role is to ensure the safety of water and wastewater systems and ensure compliance with US EPA regulations. Responsibilities include the inspection and monitoring of conditions and documenting/reporting findings as required by law. This position may also recommend corrections and repairs to mitigate any negative environmental effects. The PU Compliance Inspector works directly with contractors and staff. Some examples of duties include:

• Review and inspect all the Backflow installations to ensure they are correctly installed.
• Maintain all records in Backflow BMP software for tracking purposes. Prepare annual report for the FDEP reporting requirements.
• Review and inspect all the Public Utility Final inspections to ensure that they meet all the requirements for the City of Lynn Haven, sign off as completed with remarks and return finding to the Building Department.
• Review and inspect all Storm Water Final inspections to ensure they meet all the requirements for the City of Lynn Haven, sign off as completed with remarks and return finding to the Building Department.
• Enforce the new Pretreatment Ordinance for the City of Lynn Haven to ensure that customers are adhering to the Sewer Use Ordinance. Investigate any complaints that could be considered an “Illicit Discharge” as defined in Ordinance 626.
• At the direction of the Director/Assistant Director, inspect and comment on structures that are owned by the City and assist with any remedies that may be needed.
• Assist in the implementation of a new FOG Ordinance that will be a stand-alone Ordinance. Assist customers in the interpretation and execution of deficiencies found during routine inspections.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Graduation from an accredited high school, with additional post-secondary or trade school education desired.
• At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the public works/public utilities. 
• At least one (1) year of formal or informal supervisory experience leading crews.

Lynn Haven is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States, north of Panama City. We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, we encourage you to continue with this job application!

EEO/AA Employer Drug-free Workplace 

The City of Lynn Haven offers a competitive, robust benefits plan, with the City covering 100% of the cost of various benefits to include MDLive, Life and Accident Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition, the employee may opt to add additional insurance. A list of all available benefits is as follows:

• MDLive - Virtual Medical Care (provided by the City)
• $100,000 of Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (provided by the City)
• Long-term Disability Insurance (provided by the City)
• Major Medical Insurance (Florida Blue-Blue Options)
• Dental Insurance (MetLife)
• Vision Insurance (MetLife VSP)
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Options
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account

Employees also earn Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal Paid Time Off (PPTO), Paid Holidays, as well as time off for jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.

The City also provides a DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, including a Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).

Applications are accepted until the position is filled.