Land Development Inspector I, II, III

LAND DEVELOPMENT - INSPECTOR I, II, III (Paygrades 12, 14, 16)

$20.49hr - $36.10hr. (Non-Exempt)

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life Insurance

• FRS Retirement

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Education Incentives

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Wellness Incentives

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Free Employee Gym

• Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below.

MAJOR FUNCTION

Performs utility (water; wastewater; reclaimed water), roadway, pavement, culvert, drainage system, and related site development construction inspections to ensure compliance with the approved construction plans, specifications, and related permits.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Interprets design plans and specifications. Observes construction activity and inspects workmanship, materials, and techniques to ensure compliance. Activities shall include but not be limited to:

Inspection of installation of underground utility lines

Backfill and compaction; Soil density testing

Inspection of storm sewer and surface water management facilities

Site grading, soil stabilization/erosion prevention

Proper pavement construction including depths, materials, installation, mix and temperature testing for asphalt pavements

Verifies material quantities and product types

Inspection of lift station, water plant, and wastewater plant construction

Installation of signage and traffic control devices

Makes record of project progress

Interacts with contractors, consultants, and other related parties. Identifies project issues and coordinates with Supervisor regarding resolutions. Checks and verifies contractor's pay requests, as applicable. Makes recommendations to Supervisor regarding final release of projects at completion of construction. Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Familiarity with the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the Polk County Land Development Code, the Polk County Utilities Code, Maintenance of Traffic and safety in work zones. Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques and instruments used in testing of materials and utility systems. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, agency officials, and the public. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, both manually and using computing devices.

Ability to make construction estimates, read and interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, maps, and surveys. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work of assigned personnel. Ability to work in all weather conditions. Ability to walk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, crouch, and kneel. Ability to lift, push, pull, materials and/or equipment that may weigh up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Ability to operate motorized vehicles for long periods of time. Ability to distinguish colors and shapes.

Land Development Inspector I PG12 $20.49 - $29.71/Hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of two (2) years of roadway/highway, water/wastewater or site development project construction or inspection experience. Two (2) certifications, as identified on the Certifications List below under Special Requirements may substitute for (1) year of required field experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a Florida driver's license at the time of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must obtain Certification on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) within 6 months of time of employment. Must obtain FDOT Certification for Plans Reading and Sediment and Erosion Control "Qualified Stormwater Inspector" within 24 months from beginning of employment. The certifications listed below are not required at the time of employment.

Certifications List (Certifications shown with an * require periodic renewal)

ACI Level I (American Concrete Institute) - ASTM C-31, ASTM C-138, ASTM C-143,ASTM C-172, ASTM C-173, ASTM C-231, and ASTM C-1064

Aggregate Field Testing Technician

• FDOT*

Earthwork Density Record System

• FDOT

Asphalt Paving Inspections, Level I or II

• FDOT*

Asphalt Plant Technician

• FDOT Section 300*

Back Flow Prevention Assembly Testing

Bridge Sub-Structure Technician

• National Bridge Standards

Bridge Underwater Operator

• FDOT Section 850-010-011-C

Clearing and Grubbing

• FDOT Section 110

Competence on OSHA Safety

• OSHA

Concrete Field Testing Technician

• FDOT/ACI*

Concrete Strength Technician

• FDOT/ACI

Concrete Transportation Construction Inspection

• FDOT/ACI

Confined Space Entry

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Construction Math

• FDOT

Contract Maintenance Inspection

• FDOT

Earthwork Construction Inspections, Level I

• FDOT*

Earthwork Construction Inspections, Level II

• FDOT*

Final Estimates

• FDOT

Hazmat Nuclear Safety Technician (Nuclear Regulatory Board 49 CFR172

Subpart H)

Herbicide Technician I, Aquatic and Highway Application

• Dept. of Agriculture

Hot Mix Asphalt Paving & Inspection

• FDOT

Limerock Bearing Technician

• FDOT

Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) Technician

• FDOT*

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Technician Class I, II or III

Miscellaneous Concrete Structures

• FDOT

Open Trench Technician

• OSHA CFR 29 Part 1926 Subpart D

Pipe Placement Inspection

Portland Cement

• FDOT Section 346, 347, 350, 351, 352, or 370

Portland Cement, Concrete Testing, Placement & Control

• FDOT

Project Safety Supervisor

• OSHA

Roadway Safety Technician

• FDOT/OSHA

Roadway Technician (Asphalt in Place )B FDOT Section 300

Sewer Collection, Certification A, B OR C - American Water Works Association(A.W.W.A.)/Florida Pollution Control Association 9FCOA)

Signs and Markings, Level I

• FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA)*

Signs and Markings , Level II

• FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA)*

Structures I

• FDOT Sections 400 and 500

Structures II

• FDOT Sections 400 and 500.1

Structures III

• FDOT Sections 400 and 500.2

Sub-Grade and Base Course Inspection

• FDOT

Surface Supply Technician (Underwater Bridge Inspection),

42 FR 37668 - Federal Highway Administration (FHA)/ADS

(Associated Diving Society)

Troxler Density Technician

• FDOT Section 330-11.3.5

Traffic Safety in Work Area

• FDOT

Utility Relocation, Clearing and Grubbing

• FDOT

Water Distribution, Certification A, B or C - American Water Works Association(A.W.W.A)/Florida Pollution Control Association

(FPCOA)

Work Zone Safety Control Technician

Land Development Inspector II PG14 $22.58 - $32.74/Hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of four (4) years of roadway/highway, water/wastewater or site development project construction or inspection experience. Two (2) certifications, as identified on the Certifications List below under Special Requirements may substitute for (1) year of required field experience. They must be different than those used to meet and acquire Inspector I qualifications, if applicable. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a Florida driver's license at the time of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector I and two (2) additional certifications from Certifications List below. They must be different than those used to meet and acquire Inspector I experience qualifications, if applicable. Must obtain four (4) additional certifications from Certifications List below within 24 months of beginning employment as an Inspector II. Must have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment a Level 3 Water Distribution Operator certification.

Certifications List (Certifications shown with an * require periodic renewal)

ACI Level I (American Concrete Institute) - ASTM C-31, ASTM C-138, ASTM C-143,ASTM C-172, ASTM C-173, ASTM C-231, and ASTM C-1064

Aggregate Field Testing Technician

• FDOT*

Earthwork Density Record System

• FDOT

Asphalt Paving Inspections, Level I or II

• FDOT*

Asphalt Plant Technician

• FDOT Section 300*

Back Flow Prevention Assembly Testing

Bridge Sub-Structure Technician

• National Bridge Standards

Bridge Underwater Operator

• FDOT Section 850-010-011-C

Clearing and Grubbing

• FDOT Section 110

Competence on OSHA Safety

• OSHA

Concrete Field Testing Technician

• FDOT/ACI*

Concrete Strength Technician

• FDOT/ACI

Concrete Transportation Construction Inspection

• FDOT/ACI

Confined Space Entry

• Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA)

Construction Math

• FDOT

Contract Maintenance Inspection

• FDOT

Earthwork Construction Inspections, Level I

• FDOT*

Earthwork Construction Inspections, Level II

• FDOT*

Final Estimates

• FDOT

Hazmat Nuclear Safety Technician (Nuclear Regulatory Board 49 CFR172

Subpart H)

Herbicide Technician I, Aquatic and Highway Application

• Dept. of Agriculture

Hot Mix Asphalt Paving & Inspection

• FDOT

Limerock Bearing Technician

• FDOT

Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) Technician

• FDOT*

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Technician Class I, II or III

Miscellaneous Concrete Structures

• FDOT

Open Trench Technician

• OSHA CFR 29 Part 1926 Subpart D

Certifications List (Certifications shown with an * require periodic renewal)

Pipe Placement Inspection

Portland Cement

• FDOT Section 346, 347, 350, 351, 352, or 370

Portland Cement, Concrete Testing, Placement & Control

• FDOT

Project Safety Supervisor

• OSHA

Roadway Safety Technician

• FDOT/OSHA

Roadway Technician (Asphalt in Place )B FDOT Section 300

Sewer Collection, Certification A, B OR C - American Water Works Association(A.W.W.A.)/Florida Pollution Control Association 9FCOA)

Signs and Markings, Level I

• FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA)*

Signs and Markings , Level II

• FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA)*

Structures I

• FDOT Sections 400 and 500

Structures II

• FDOT Sections 400 and 500.1

Structures III

• FDOT Sections 400 and 500.2

Sub-Grade and Base Course Inspection

• FDOT

Surface Supply Technician (Underwater Bridge Inspection),

42 FR 37668 - Federal Highway Administration (FHA)/ADS

(Associated Diving Society)

Troxler Density Technician

• FDOT Section 330-11.3.5

Traffic Safety in Work Area

• FDOT

Utility Relocation, Clearing and Grubbing

• FDOT

Water Distribution, Certification A, B or C - American Water Works Association(A.W.W.A)/Florida Pollution Control Association

(FPCOA)

Work Zone Safety Control Technician

Land Development Inspector III PG 16 $24.90 - $36.10/Hour

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of six (6) years of roadway/highway, water/wastewater or site development project construction or inspection experience on projects of significant size or complexity. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a Florida driver's license at the time of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector II and six (6) additional certifications from Certifications List below. Must obtain four (4) additional certifications from Certifications List below within 24 months of beginning employment as an Inspector III.

Certifications List (Certifications shown with an * require periodic renewal)

ACI Level I (American Concrete Institute) - ASTM C-31, ASTM C-138, ASTM C-143, ASTM C-172, ASTM C-173, ASTM C-231, and ASTM C-1064

Aggregate Field Testing Technician

• FDOT*

Earthwork Density Record System

• FDOT

Asphalt Paving Inspections, Level I or II

• FDOT*

Asphalt Plant Technician

• FDOT Section 300*

Back Flow Prevention Assembly Testing

Bridge Sub-Structure Technician

• National Bridge Standards

Bridge Underwater Operator

• FDOT Section 850-010-011-C

Clearing and Grubbing

• FDOT Section 110

Competence on OSHA Safety

• OSHA

Concrete Field Testing Technician

• FDOT/ACI*

Concrete Strength Technician

• FDOT/ACI

Concrete Transportation Construction Inspection

• FDOT/ACI

Confined Space Entry

• Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA)

Construction Math

• FDOT

Contract Maintenance Inspection

• FDOT

Earthwork Construction Inspections, Level I

• FDOT*

Earthwork Construction Inspections, Level II

• FDOT*

Final Estimates

• FDOT

Hazmat Nuclear Safety Technician (Nuclear Regulatory Board 49 CFR172

Subpart H)

Herbicide Technician I, Aquatic and Highway Application

• Dept. of Agriculture

Hot Mix Asphalt Paving & Inspection

• FDOT

Limerock Bearing Technician

• FDOT

Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) Technician

• FDOT*

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Technician Class I, II or III

Miscellaneous Concrete Structures

• FDOT

Open Trench Technician

• OSHA CFR 29 Part 1926 Subpart D

Pipe Placement Inspection

Portland Cement

• FDOT Section 346, 347, 350, 351, 352, or 370

Portland Cement, Concrete Testing, Placement & Control

• FDOT

Project Safety Supervisor

• OSHA

Roadway Safety Technician

• FDOT/OSHA

Roadway Technician (Asphalt in Place )B FDOT Section 300

Sewer Collection, Certification A, B OR C - American Water Works Association(A.W.W.A.)/Florida Pollution Control Association 9FCOA)

Signs and Markings, Level I

• FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA)*

Signs and Markings , Level II

• FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association(IMSA)*

Structures I

• FDOT Sections 400 and 500

Structures II

• FDOT Sections 400 and 500.1

Structures III

• FDOT Sections 400 and 500.2

Sub-Grade and Base Course Inspection

• FDOT

Surface Supply Technician (Underwater Bridge Inspection),

42 FR 37668 - Federal Highway Administration (FHA)/ADS

(Associated Diving Society)

Troxler Density Technician

• FDOT Section 330-11.3.5

Traffic Safety in Work Area

• FDOT

Utility Relocation, Clearing and Grubbing

• FDOT

Water Distribution, Certification A, B or C - American Water Works Association(A.W.W.A)/Florida Pollution Control Association

(FPCOA)

Work Zone Safety Control Technician

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.