ENGINEERING INSPECTOR I - Development Services Dept (DSD)

Salary: $25.48 - $39.51 Hourly
Location : Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: TM041-05
Department:Development Services 1
Division: 01RM Urban Design and Development
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date: 1/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Services Department seeks an Engineering Inspector I
to join the Urban Engineering Division's Team.
The Engineering Inspector I performs technical work in the inspection of public works construction projects and private development projects. An employee in this class is responsible for performing a wide variety of inspections in the engineering, infrastructure and construction field to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes and other applicable regulations.
The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees. New hires are automatically enrolled in FRS.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Projects assigned may include the construction of buildings, sanitary sewers, water lines, street paving, stormwater, sea walls, sidewalks, and other infrastructure construction projects
• Performs inspections of construction located in the City right-of-way to determine compliance with approved permits and accompanying plans
• Reviews approved construction schedules; verifies completed work of contractors
• Organizes data collected from the field; prepares organized technical reports of findings
• Reviews drawings for errors, omissions, and constructability
• Reads and interprets construction plans and specifications; reviews various construction related documents
• Determines quantities of materials used; verifies amount of work completed for pay request applications; maintains daily records for the purpose of estimating costs and payments to the contractor
• Investigates complaints, including road damage, stormwater issues, right-of-way, and utility construction
• Prepares and/or completes correspondence, documents, forms, reports, and other grant related field activities to meet local, state, and federal reporting requirements in accordance with project funding
• Electronically prepares reports and maintains inspection records of work performed and properly enters inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent supplemented by technical course work in construction, engineering, estimating or related field
2. One (1) to three (3) years of road, water and wastewater, or other public infrastructure construction experience or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and registration as an Engineering Intern (EI)
3. Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire
4. Depending on area of assignment, must possess or be able to obtain Maintenance of Traffic Certification (MOT) and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) - Stormwater Management Inspector Certification within six (6) months of hire.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS- FDOT Construction Training Qualification Program (CQTP) - Asphalt Level I and II certification
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine who will be required to work.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available. May be required to perform work on a marine vessel.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work EnvironmentFrequency Working in Designated EnvironmentOffice or similar indoor environmentSometimesOutdoor environmentFrequently or OftenStreet environment (near moving traffic)Frequently or OftenConstruction siteFrequently or OftenConfined SpaceSometimesIn the community (homes, businesses, etc.)SometimesLabSeldom or NeverWarehouse environmentSeldom or Never
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
Depending on the number of applications and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204)
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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This application supplement is an integral part of the application process and must be completed together with the formal application in order for you to be considered as an applicant. Failure to complete the answers in this supplement may result in a lower rating. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Please indicate that you have read and understand the above instructions by typing your name below.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School or Equivalent
• Vocational School
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• None of the Above

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Please indicate your City of Fort Lauderdale employment status below:

• Not a City of Fort Lauderdale Employee
• Full-Time TEAMSTERS Employee
• Full-Time Other Contract or Management Employee
• Part-Time City Employee

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Please select any of the following licenses or certifications you currently possess.

• FDEP - Stormwater Mgmt Inspector Certification
• MOT - Maintenance of Traffic Certification
• FDOT - Construction Training Qualification Program Asphalt Level 1 Certification
• FDOT - Construction Training Qualification Program Aspalt Level 2 Certification
• FSA - Stormwater Operator Level 1 Certification
• FSA - Stormwater Operator Level 2 Certification
• FWPCOA - Class 3 Water Distribution Technician Certification
• FWPCOA - Class 3 Sanitary Sewer Collection Technician Certification
• Florida Drivers License
• Other related certification

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How many years of experience do you have reading and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, specifications, and other various construction documents?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

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How many years of experience do you have performing inspections of construction located in the City right-of-way to determine compliance with approved permits and accompanying plans?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

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How many years of experience do you have investigating complaints, including road damage, stormwater issues, right-of-way, and utility construction?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

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How many years of experience do you have verifying the completed work of contractors?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

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How many years of experience do you have electronically preparing technical reports maintaining inspection records of work performed and properly entering inspection data, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems and equipment?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

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How many years of road, water and sewer, or other public infrastructure construction inspection experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

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Please tell us why you are interested in employment with the City of Fort Lauderdale's Development Services Department (DSD).
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