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Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1409384
Department: PW SWRS Solid Wst Ops Disp CM
Opening Date: 11/16/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Engineering Inspector, Senior (Solid Waste & Recycling Services).
Announcement is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
Solid Waste and Recycling Services manages waste and recycling services for the Broward Municipal Services District; operates the Broward County Landfill and Residential Drop-off Centers; provides household hazardous waste disposal, residential bulk waste disposal, and Keep Broward Beautiful programs for participating municipalities; and provides recycling services for County government and parks.
This exciting and challenging Engineering Inspector, Seniorposition serves as inspection team leader on a variety of the County's roadway, bridge and traffic signalization construction projects for the Division. The top candidate will have familiarity with the latest construction methods and technology including GPS surveying, automated grading, dynamic load testing of piles, spreadsheet quantity tracking, document control programs, and scheduling programs.
Work involves supervising, assigning and directing the work of subordinate technical personnel engaged in a significant construction inspection program and performing the more complex construction inspection tasks. Supervisory tasks include training inspection staff to identify and record critical events which may affect the project time and cost. Work includes providing technical supervision to engineering inspectors assigned to inspect Public Work construction sites including all road and bridge construction and utilities installations. Considerable independence and judgment are exercised in planning and carrying out assignments under the supervision of a professional engineer. Work is reviewed through occasional inspections and observations to determine adherence to stated objectives and conformity with accepted engineering principles. This is advanced technical and supervisory construction inspection work.
General Description
Monitors and conducts field inspections on significant construction and utility projects to determine adherence to permits and/or approved plans.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires four (4) years in engineering field survey and/or inspection work depending on area of assignment or closely related experience including at least six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences
* Associate's Degree (or higher) in Engineering or closely related field.
* Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
* Manager of Landfill Operations (SWANA) Certificate.
* Landfill Operator (UF TREEO) Certificate
* At least four (4) years of experience monitoring/inspecting stormwater management systems.
* At least four (4) years of experience monitoring/working with lift stations or liquid storage tanks project superintendent or construction project manager.
* At least three (3) years' experience working with wetland mitigation sites.
* At least three (3) years' experience working as a surveyor or surveying technician.
* At least three (3) years' experience performing inspections and/or monitoring progress of construction projects
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Monitors and enforces contracts for compliance by contractors; reviews plans and specs of proposed construction projects, searches for potential conflicts and discusses improvements or corrections with design engineer(s).
Inspects and supervises inspections in the process of construction work done by contractors to ensure compliance with approved plans and specs; directs engineering inspectors engaged in inspecting Public Works projects.
Confers with contractors, engineers and other interested parties; explains and interprets plans and specs; attends progress meetings and reports on construction progress; answers complaints and concerns from residents and citizens about construction and follows through to ensure satisfaction; documents outcome.
Documents daily construction activities, tracks time and materials, personnel and equipment on site, work completed, and hours worked; monitors and enforces safety procedures to ensure safe practices and activity; checks materials and reviews shop drawings to ensure compliance with approved materials list.
Holds pre-construction meetings, schedules inspections, testing of piping systems, pump stations, and lift stations; monitors nuclear gauge testing; monitors and enforces roadway restorations, sidewalk, curbing and gutter construction.
Reviews and grades applications for new hires; interviews and recommends personnel for employment; documents unacceptable behavior and makes recommendations for disciplinary actions or dismissal.
Monitors and enforces construction requirements in and around agency operations; authorizes badging for inspection personnel involved in construction in and around agency operations.
Documents and checks payment requests and recommends approval or denial or adjustments.
Directs and performs field survey work; monitors grades, slope and elevations.
Delegates, plans and organizes people and resources for efficiency and success, keeping track of multiple things at once; trains, motivates and guides staff, building team spirit and direction; makes decisions based on facts and interests of the organization.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question.
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Do you have an Associate's or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field?
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Do you have at least four (4) years' experience in engineering field survey and/or inspection work depending on area of assignment or closely related experience including at least six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience?
04
Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License in good standing?
05
Are you qualified by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer Intern (E.I.)?
06
Do you possess any of the following certificates? If so, please attach copy to application. Florida Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic, IMSA Traffic Signal Technician II, CTQP Earthwork Inspector, CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspector, CTQP Asphalt Paving Technician Level II, ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector.
07
Describe your experience, including the number of years, with the inspection of mid to large-scale ($5 million+) road and bridge construction projects, including drainage facilities and traffic signalization, per FDOT standards and specifications and Broward County "Minimum Standards".
08
Describe your experience, including the number of years, with the construction industry as a highway or bridge construction project superintendent or construction project manager.
09
Describe your experience, including the number of years, with procurement, documenting and construction administration of projects as well as the oversight of multiple consultants, contractors or utilities as well as, coordination with other stakeholders.
10
Do you have at least two years' service with a governmental public works agency? If so, please provide details.
11
Are you aware that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned?
Required Question
Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1409384
Department: PW SWRS Solid Wst Ops Disp CM
Opening Date: 11/16/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Engineering Inspector, Senior (Solid Waste & Recycling Services).
Announcement is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
Solid Waste and Recycling Services manages waste and recycling services for the Broward Municipal Services District; operates the Broward County Landfill and Residential Drop-off Centers; provides household hazardous waste disposal, residential bulk waste disposal, and Keep Broward Beautiful programs for participating municipalities; and provides recycling services for County government and parks.
This exciting and challenging Engineering Inspector, Seniorposition serves as inspection team leader on a variety of the County's roadway, bridge and traffic signalization construction projects for the Division. The top candidate will have familiarity with the latest construction methods and technology including GPS surveying, automated grading, dynamic load testing of piles, spreadsheet quantity tracking, document control programs, and scheduling programs.
Work involves supervising, assigning and directing the work of subordinate technical personnel engaged in a significant construction inspection program and performing the more complex construction inspection tasks. Supervisory tasks include training inspection staff to identify and record critical events which may affect the project time and cost. Work includes providing technical supervision to engineering inspectors assigned to inspect Public Work construction sites including all road and bridge construction and utilities installations. Considerable independence and judgment are exercised in planning and carrying out assignments under the supervision of a professional engineer. Work is reviewed through occasional inspections and observations to determine adherence to stated objectives and conformity with accepted engineering principles. This is advanced technical and supervisory construction inspection work.
General Description
Monitors and conducts field inspections on significant construction and utility projects to determine adherence to permits and/or approved plans.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires four (4) years in engineering field survey and/or inspection work depending on area of assignment or closely related experience including at least six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences
* Associate's Degree (or higher) in Engineering or closely related field.
* Florida Professional Engineer (PE) License.
* Manager of Landfill Operations (SWANA) Certificate.
* Landfill Operator (UF TREEO) Certificate
* At least four (4) years of experience monitoring/inspecting stormwater management systems.
* At least four (4) years of experience monitoring/working with lift stations or liquid storage tanks project superintendent or construction project manager.
* At least three (3) years' experience working with wetland mitigation sites.
* At least three (3) years' experience working as a surveyor or surveying technician.
* At least three (3) years' experience performing inspections and/or monitoring progress of construction projects
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Monitors and enforces contracts for compliance by contractors; reviews plans and specs of proposed construction projects, searches for potential conflicts and discusses improvements or corrections with design engineer(s).
Inspects and supervises inspections in the process of construction work done by contractors to ensure compliance with approved plans and specs; directs engineering inspectors engaged in inspecting Public Works projects.
Confers with contractors, engineers and other interested parties; explains and interprets plans and specs; attends progress meetings and reports on construction progress; answers complaints and concerns from residents and citizens about construction and follows through to ensure satisfaction; documents outcome.
Documents daily construction activities, tracks time and materials, personnel and equipment on site, work completed, and hours worked; monitors and enforces safety procedures to ensure safe practices and activity; checks materials and reviews shop drawings to ensure compliance with approved materials list.
Holds pre-construction meetings, schedules inspections, testing of piping systems, pump stations, and lift stations; monitors nuclear gauge testing; monitors and enforces roadway restorations, sidewalk, curbing and gutter construction.
Reviews and grades applications for new hires; interviews and recommends personnel for employment; documents unacceptable behavior and makes recommendations for disciplinary actions or dismissal.
Monitors and enforces construction requirements in and around agency operations; authorizes badging for inspection personnel involved in construction in and around agency operations.
Documents and checks payment requests and recommends approval or denial or adjustments.
Directs and performs field survey work; monitors grades, slope and elevations.
Delegates, plans and organizes people and resources for efficiency and success, keeping track of multiple things at once; trains, motivates and guides staff, building team spirit and direction; makes decisions based on facts and interests of the organization.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have an Associate's or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have at least four (4) years' experience in engineering field survey and/or inspection work depending on area of assignment or closely related experience including at least six (6) months of lead work/supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License in good standing?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you qualified by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer Intern (E.I.)?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you possess any of the following certificates? If so, please attach copy to application. Florida Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic, IMSA Traffic Signal Technician II, CTQP Earthwork Inspector, CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspector, CTQP Asphalt Paving Technician Level II, ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector.
- Yes
- No
07
Describe your experience, including the number of years, with the inspection of mid to large-scale ($5 million+) road and bridge construction projects, including drainage facilities and traffic signalization, per FDOT standards and specifications and Broward County "Minimum Standards".
08
Describe your experience, including the number of years, with the construction industry as a highway or bridge construction project superintendent or construction project manager.
09
Describe your experience, including the number of years, with procurement, documenting and construction administration of projects as well as the oversight of multiple consultants, contractors or utilities as well as, coordination with other stakeholders.
10
Do you have at least two years' service with a governmental public works agency? If so, please provide details.
11
Are you aware that during emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers, and that County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
