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Osceola County Government · 1 day ago

Development Review Inspector I

Kissimmee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Osceola County Government is responsible for ensuring compliance with construction regulations and standards. The Development Review Inspector I position entails performing inspections of public and private construction to ensure adherence to codes and safety regulations, as well as maintaining records and responding to public inquiries.

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Responsibilities

Performs inspections of public and private construction and improvement work within Osceola County to ensure compliance with all applicable County, State, and Federal codes and regulatory requirements

Assists Development Review staff with review, comments, and approval of right of way permits

Responsible for the inspection of construction on private property, in the public right of way, and within public easements

Inspects all phases of development, construction, and utility installation, such as directional bores, aerial utility work, underground work, roadways, sidewalks, driveways, and other associated improvements

Identifies potential construction errors, conflicts, and regulatory violations

Inspects traffic management (MOT/TTC) setup and operation

Maintains records of inspection activity and completes related reports

Collects all required close-out documents for permit finalization

Receives, responds, and documents public inquiries and complaints

Performs research where indicated and provides response and information for public record

Enters and retrieves information from a computer to perform research, update records, or respond to actions and requests

Completes documentation and reports, and complies supporting documentation to document and explain facts and circumstances surrounding field related issues

Attends preconstruction meetings to explain inspection standards and procedures to architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and developers

Provides field inspection reports; Performs bond inspections

Performs after hour’s inspections, as required, on nights and weekends; Must be able to be on call and work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Operates photography equipment in photographing and documenting visual representations of issues in the field

Provides information and assistance to the general public, commercial interests, and businesses

Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position

Qualification

Construction inspectionCivil construction experienceMaintenance of Traffic CertificationRegulationsRecord keepingData analysisMathematical computationsSoftware applicationsReading mapsPlansCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Two (2) years of experience in civil construction, construction inspection, and/or land surveying

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Must obtain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification within six (6) months of employment

Knowledge of maintaining records according to industry standards for all projects

Knowledge of keeping logs, recording the activities related to the project, weather conditions, nature and location of work being performed, verbal instructions and interpretations given to the designer and contractor, specific observations, any occurrence or work that might result in a claim for a change in Contract Sum or contract duration

Knowledge of all phases of design and construction

Requires working knowledge of County, State, and Federal laws, FDOT Specification, MUTCD, etc

Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering as applied to the Public Works Department

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to evaluate and analyze data and make recommendations based on sound judgment

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, other departmental staff, outside agencies – private or public and the general public

Thorough knowledge of maintaining records, in an orderly manner, at the construction site and office

Ability to organize work, establishes priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction

Ability to perform routine to moderately complex mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and efficiently

Ability to operate basic office equipment

Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications

Ability to read and understand maps and plans

Physical Demand: Medium

50 lbs. maximum lifting

Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 lbs

Requires significant walking/standing

Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching

Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear