Inspector; Utilities Engineering

Technical work in the inspection of utility construction and conducting inspections to enforce County regulations.

Technical work in the inspection of utility construction and conducting inspections to enforce County regulations.

• Conduct daily inspections to evaluate contractor performance on all phases of construction and/or maintenance contracts for quality and acceptance.
• Coordinate and approve sampling and testing performed by consultants or contractors.
• Maintain County-owned testing, locating, and sampling equipment.
• Prepare written weekly reports as to progress and workmanship of projects.
• Prepare final reports including explanation of overruns and underruns upon completion of contract.
• Coordinate the work of all utility companies and subcontractors on the project.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work to be performed by contractors.
• Establish and maintain up-to-date records of project activities, schedules, and expenditure.
• Ensure compliance of contracts with all applicable laws, specifications, and standards.
• Provide consistent follow up to customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and proper resolution to service requests.
• Represent County in meetings with various organizations and contractors.
• Attend pre-construction meetings to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
• Serve as a liaison for the county with other governmental agencies, HOA and individual citizens.
• Conduct field inspections for and administration, and management of assigned projects during the construction of subdivisions, county right of way improvements, and commercial sites.
• Conduct scheduled weekly inspections in accordance with Seminole County Utilities Engineering Manual in conjunction with Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Perform field inspections of utility infrastructure including pipelines for potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water, wastewater pump stations, service connections, main taps, valve installation, and restraint installation.
• Ensure that all work is in conformity with approved plans and specification documents.
• Check materials and review test reports submitted by an approved laboratory as job progresses.
• Collect GPS data to assist with updating the County GIS system related to newly installed infrastructure prior to acceptance by the County.
• Additional Duties:
  Performs other duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

• High School Diploma or GED and three (3) years progressively responsible para-professional engineering field work involving utility construction.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must obtain a minimum of a "C" Distribution and Collection License or "C" Operator License;
  Water and Sewer.
• A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, practices and techniques involved in the construction of water distribution and sewer collection systems and other types of utilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, property owners and the general public.
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection records and make accurate, concise reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use GIS equipment to locate new and existing utilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to make minor engineering computations.
• Skilled in the use of microcomputers with general knowledge of database management, document preparation and general information management.
• Required to maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.