Engineering Inspector II - Capital Projects

The newly formed Capital Projects Department seeks an Engineering Inspector II.

Preference will be given to City Employees.

This position leads inspection functions by overseeing and administering inspections and ensuring conformance to contacts, plants, specifications, municipal standards, regulations, bylaws, and other related requirements. The Engineering Inspector II also performs technical work in the inspection of public works construction projects and private development projects. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a wide variety of inspections in the engineering, infrastructure and construction field to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes and other applicable regulations.  
 
This job classification is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Closely coordinates with the project manager or plan reviewer on any construction issues and to offer solutions
• Projects assigned may include the construction of buildings, sanitary sewers, water lines, street paving, stormwater, sea walls, sidewalks, and other infrastructure construction projects 
• Performs inspections of construction located in the City right-of-way to determine compliance with approved permits and accompanying plans
• Reviews approved construction schedules; verifies completed work of contractors
• Organizes data collected from the field; prepares organized technical reports of findings
• Reviews drawings for errors, omissions, and constructability
• Reads and interprets construction plans and specifications; reviews various construction related documents
• Determines quantities of materials used; verifies amount of work completed for pay request applications; maintains daily records for the purpose of estimating costs and payments to the contractor
• Investigates complaints, including road damage, stormwater issues, right-of-way, and utility construction
• Prepares and/or completes correspondence, documents, forms, reports, and other grant related field activities to meet local, state, and federal reporting requirements in accordance with project funding
• Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment 
• Inspects utility installations to determine compliance with approved permits, accompanying plans, and City standard details and specifications; areas include water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer piping and appurtenant facilities such as baffles, weirs, detention/retention areas, and exfiltration trenches.
• Inspects all work pertaining to drainage for public roadways, according to plans and specifications.
• Reviews as-built drawings, and construction costs against actual field construction.
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent supplemented by technical course work in construction, engineering, estimating or related field
2. A minimum of three (3) years of road, water and sewer, or other public infrastructure construction inspection experience.
3. A minimum of 2 years inspecting capital projects.
4. Depending on area of assignment, must possess:
   •  the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) – Stormwater Management Inspector Certification, and
   • the Maintenance of Traffic Certification (MOT) 
5. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
6. If claiming Veterans’ Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

1. FDOT Construction Training Qualification Program (CQTP) 
2. Asphalt Level I and II certifications
3. OSHA Construction Safety (10 hr or 30 hr)
4. Florida Building Inspector
5. NICET Certifications

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.  Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available. May be required to perform work on a marine vessel. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

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Salary : $30 - $47