Construction Inspector

Nassau County Board of County Commissioners

Yulee, FL 32097

Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.

Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 101,501 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BE ) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000].

BE  predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

This position inspects roadways, bridges and new development projects for compliance with County standards, provides guidance and makes recommendations. Provides representation for the County at the individual job sites. Conducts tests and analyses of construction materials. Prepares reports and conducts negotiations with the public and property owners.

• Conducts field inspections of roadways, bridges and new development projects for compliance with County standards/codes, FDOT Index and Specifications, Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in their application.
• Provides guidance to contractors in solving design conflicts.
• Performs residential lot grading and drainage complaint inspections.
• Monitors construction activities in the County to ensure proper permitting was obtained.
• Completes lot grading inspections; inspects grade work and construction on residential sites to ensure compliance with approved site plans and County specifications/codes.
• Investigates complaints received from the general public.
• Coordinates communications between Development Services Director and contractor.
• Exercises the authority to stop work on projects as needed.
• Reviews for approval/disapproval all concrete and asphalt mix designs; schedules asphalt/concrete testing personnel; reviews asphalt density reports; monitors asphalt paving operations; inspects forms and steel work prior to concrete placement; monitors placement; ensures proper temperature of asphalt/concrete.
• Ensures rideability of roadway and bridge surfaces, as well as proper traffic control.
• Uses survey equipment to ensure proper elevation and grade of earthwork.
• Obtains samples of construction materials for laboratory testing.
• Reviews contract documents for compliance; processes change orders.
• Resolves discrepancies between plans and field conditions.
• Documents various stages of project production.
• Assists Development Services with plan review for residential lot grading submittals.
• Reviews and approves invoices for capital projects.
• Reviews and approves Bonds and Engineer’s Estimates.
• Reviews and approves “as-builts” submitted by contracts/developers.
• Assesses property damage from natural disasters.
• Inspects and makes recommendations for drainage onto County rights-of-way to include new and existing driveway connections and permitting.
• Performs pipe inspections via videos, profile reports or visually as required.
• Inspects and approves subdivision development and County projects for compliance with County specifications/codes; prepares and updates quality assurance plans for projects and subdivisions in…