Utility Inspector -Commercial Development- Utility Systems Department

Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific 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.  

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Utility Systems Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintaining high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Inspects water and sewer facilities to assure that new construction is performed according to specifications. Notes, and reports deficiencies and improper or unorthodox construction methods. Advises engineer/contractor of deficiencies.
• Observes pressure tests, infiltration and ex-filtration tests, TV Inspections, pump station start-ups, etc. Checks elevations and slopes of gravity sewer.  
• Prepares red line drawings and checks as-built drawings for accuracy.
• Physically locates existing potable water distribution, reclaimed water and wastewater collection systems, and appurtenances, including power and/or communication lines owned and maintained by the City, by use of electronic data and equipment, hard copy records, and/or physically digging up and accurately marking the location of said facilities. Locates shall be completed adhering to Chapter 556 of the Florida Statues.
• Monitors job progress and prepares written reports as required.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Follows and enforces good safety practices/procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skill and/or Ability Required: 

• Knowledge of safe work techniques and practices, while working in Public Rights-of-Way.
• Ability to work independently and in a group effort to perform assigned duties.
• Basic knowledge and/or computer skills, including a base map viewer program.
• Ability to read and use electronic and/or hard copy as-built drawings to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to read and use charts, blueprints, and civil drawings.
• Knowledge of materials used in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees and the public.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation. 
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Education and/or Experience:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Courses in engineering, drafting and inspection techniques required.  A minimum of four (4) years of experience in inspections of the construction of water, sewer, and reuse systems required. A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. Possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required.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.
 
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and to reach above shoulders.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to work outdoors in weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and airborne particles. 
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Documentation Requirements

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Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
  
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. 
  
  THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*.Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. Driver's License:  A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: 
  
  Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of theNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of theAssociation of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit theFlorida Department of Education
  
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. 
  
  Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
  
  It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Salary : $56,347