Senior Infrastructure Inspector – Field Compliance & Oversight

General Information

Work Location:

3333 Lena Road, Bradenton, Florida 34211

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $23.67 - $31.95

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NOTE:

This job will close when 50 applications have been received.

Outdoor field situation. Performs strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions. Traverses uneven or rugged terrain. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. alone and up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Regularly required to drive county vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Able to climb and descend equipment and ladders and work in confined spaces.

Able to bend, stoop, crawl, and reach. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds.

• Inspect horizontal infrastructure construction projects such as culverts, driveways, roadway grading, curbing, water mains, reclaimed water mains, force mains, and sanitary sewer mains to ensure full adherence to plans, specifications, standards, and regulations.
• Inspect work performed by outside contractors and by the County.
• Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to plans, specifications, standards, and regulations. Report deviations.
• Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of installations and layouts.
• Read, interpret, and explain civil construction plans, record drawings, geotechnical reports, and specifications related to area of assignment. Report suspected deviations.
• Conferring with and advising contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, and the general public regarding interpretation and application of Manatee County and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards, zoning ordinances, and other applicable codes.
• Prepare and maintain necessary logs, records, and reports.
• May approve pay requests for assigned projects.
• Perform all work in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical standards. Strictly adhere to safety procedures to protect self, co-workers, and the general public.
• Attend job‑specific training classes as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NPDES certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid Florida driver's license with valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Infrastructure Inspections Officer:
  Minimum of two (2) years technical and trades experience in the inspection of infrastructure and/or building construction work.
• Senior Infrastructure Inspections Officer:
  Six (6) or more years of technical and trades experience in the inspection of infrastructure construction.
• Mobile Video Training (MVT) Confined Space Entry.
• Utilities Department:
  Level III Water Distribution License or Class C Wastewater Certification within 18 months of hire. Valid Florida CDL Class A driver’s license with Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Accurate, detail‑oriented, and organized.
• Able to resolve situations and problems of a nature and complexity commensurate with experience.
• Good knowledge and understanding of basic algebra and geometry to calculate proportions, percentages, areas, circumferences, volumes, etc.
• Good knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job responsibilities.
• Good knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to interact professionally and effectively with staff, contractors, engineers, the general…