Senior Utilities Capital Projects Inspector

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Bring your inspection experience to the forefront of public infrastructure. This role supports the Utilities Engineering team by inspecting water, wastewater, reclaimed, and stormwater Capital Improvement Projects for compliance with County, Federal, State, and local requirements.The pay starts between $23.56 - $25.00/ hour, (based on experience), and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Apply today and make an impact in the Sarasota County Community.

In this role you will...

• Conduct on-site inspections and observations of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and stormwater utilities
• Inspect treatment, alteration, and repair work for compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and regulations
• Verify all construction is fully completed prior to final payment and County acceptance
• Communicate regularly with engineers, contractors, project managers, owners, and County departments throughout construction
• Document construction progress through detailed reports and photographic records
• Review proposed construction plans and project specifications
• Attend pre-construction and ongoing progress meetings for assigned projects
• Review material submittals to ensure compliance with contract requirements and applicable standards
• Inspect work sites and materials delivered before and during construction
• Participate in final acceptance testing, inspections, and as-built document reviews for Capital projects

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Four (4) or more years of experience in utility construction work and/or inspection and testing of utility work
• -OR- College or university-level training in related fields may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required construction/maintenance experience
• Two (2) years in related inspecting experience
• Valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire

Preferred "BONUS" Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of practices, standards and regulations of utility construction
• Ability to interpret and use plans and specifications and knowledge of alternative procedures of construction
• Knowledge of standard traffic control

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.

Starting Pay Range: $23.56 - $25.00/ hour, based on experience