Engineering Inspector - City of Ft. Pierce

Position Information
Organization: City of Ft. Pierce
Category: Engineer
Position Status: Full-Time
Position Title: Engineering Inspector
Office Location: Ft. Pierce, Florida

Position Description: This position performs technical work within the City’s Engineering Division reviewing plans and applications for Right-of-Way permits and performing inspections on construction activities throughout the City.

Position Requirements:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the Right-of-Way permitting process ensuring consistency of application intake, information and file management, and inspection activities.

• Support the Engineering and Building Department in responding to permit requests.

• Assist the public in understanding City’s codes, site requirements, and specifications related to Right-of-Way permitting and other associated construction and development projects.

• Check plans for constructability and adherence to standards and specifications.

• Inspects City's construction activity, including but not limited to earthwork, paving, curb/gutter, sidewalks, drive-ways, storm sewers, surface drainage, docks, and seawalls.

• Confer with contractors to ensure proper conformance to plan standards and specifications.

• Provide written Daily Reports for construction projects.

• Check materials and test reports for conformance to standards and specifications.

• Investigate complaints and requests relative to Engineering facilities.

• Meet with the public and explain City standards and specifications with regards to public infrastructure.

• Performs related work as requested or assigned.

• (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all aspects of public works engineering as they relate to public works construction.

• Knowledge of office procedures and approvals.

• Ability to understand superiors directions and proceed with minimum supervision.

• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.

• Ability to read, use, review and understand construction plans, specifications, contract documents, and estimates.

• Ability to plan and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, the public, and City employees.

• Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

• Familiar with and ability to use Microsoft Office products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable high school equivalency diploma. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in civil engineering construction inspection and plan review.

• (A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver's License.

• Required Construction Inspector Certifications (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)

• Maintenance of Traffic – Advanced

• NPDES Stormwater

• FDOT Earthwork Construction Inspection I

• FDOT Aggregate

• FDOT Asphalt Paving Level I

• FDOT Concrete Level I (ACI)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

• Substantial standing and walking.

• Good equilibrium and balance.

• Ability to sit at desk and view display screen for extended period of time.

• Ability to distinguish colors.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work outside: Traffic, heavy equipment, and ongoing construction activities.

• Some work in office environment.

• (Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Salary Information: $67,496 ANNUALLY

How to Apply: All applicants will need to apply on our website electronically.

Organization Information
Organization: City of Ft. Pierce
Point of Contact: HR
Address: 100 N US Hwy 1
City: Ft. Pierce
State: Florida
Zip Code: 34950
Phone: 772-467-3039
Email: [email protected]