Construction Services Manager

Construction Inspector

Technical work inspecting and monitoring construction contractors performing roadway, drainage, utility, and related construction work on City Public Works and private land development projects. The Construction Inspector also performs periodic inspections of City infrastructure and assists with the preparation and/or updating of City maps, inspection reports, and other records. Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the Community Development Director. Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved. Salary range $54,193.35 - $80,808.00

Essential Functions

• Performs daily construction inspections on City Public Works, Stormwater, and Utility projects, and private residential or commercial land development projects.
• Interacts and coordinates with contractors, engineers, developers, residents, other agencies, and other parties that may be involved in public and private construction.
• Inspects roadway construction including: grading, base and sub-base installation, asphalt paving, milling and resurfacing, sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveways, site restoration, and other roadway-related construction work.
• Inspects stormwater management system construction including: stormwater piping, inlet and outlet structures, wet and dry ponds, swales, erosion control facilities, and other stormwater management and treatment facilities.
• Inspects utility construction including: water mains and related water system appurtenances, force mains, reclaimed water mains and services, gravity sewer systems, lift stations, and related utility work.
• Performs lot grading and drainage inspections for residential and commercial buildings.
• Reviews as-built drawings and coordinates their incorporation into GIS.
• Assists in the resolution of construction-related issues at the field level.
• Assists with utility coordination and the resolution of utility conflicts.
• Prepares written reports and maintains electronic records of inspection work.
• Coordinates field testing and correctly interprets test results.
• Investigates complaints and assists in their timely resolution.
• Assists the Engineering staff in investigating, reviewing and resolving, as appropriate, engineering-related issues that occur within the City.
• Performs periodic inspections of City infrastructure and assists with the preparation and coordination of applicable work orders, GIS map updates, and permit reporting (NPDES, SJRWMD, etc.)
• Regular in-person attendance during City and department business hours, since face-to-face interaction and coordination of work with other employees, outside colleagues, residents, or vendors, and all immediate access to documents or other information located only in the workplace is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. (These essential and additional job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Must possess, or obtain within one (1) year of employment the following certifications:
• Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level I Certification
• FDEP Erosion Control Inspector and Stormwater Inspector Certification
• FDOT MOT Certification

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in a full-time professional role in construction inspections or related construction management. Experience working in a local or state government agency preferred.
• A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.

• Knowledge of the principles of land development including planning, building, and engineering
• Knowledge of the applicable building and zoning codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Extensive Knowledge of construction principles and methods.
• Ability to conduct inspections and make professional assessments of work.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and comfortable working independently.
• Exceptional oral and writing communication skills, including strong spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skill in basic computer applications.
• Skill in writing reports, resolutions and official documents.
• Ability to think logically, conceptually.
• Ability to deal with difficult people.
• Knowledge of administrative and personnel policies of the City.
• Must be committed to providing outstanding customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Supplemental Information

• Works outside up to 50% of the time in various weather and environmental conditions, including noise, dust, wind, rain, uneven surfaces and heat. Works on construction sites. Works in or with moving vehicles and equipment. Must drive to constructions sites or other locations as needed.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities; grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports and other communications and entering data using a computer. Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading on the computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone service and communicating in person.
• The need to lift, drag, and push up to 25 pounds required.

• The work in an office environment is sedentary with operations of a variety of office equipment and computers.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Medium (up to 50 pounds) lifting and carrying

Salary range $54,193.35 - $80,808.00 The work environment and physical demands described here are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided when requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Winter Springs will be required to complete a pre-employment criminal background screening and drug test.

Insurance Depending on the plan selected, the City pays approximately 98% of employee's health insurance and contributes to a Health Savings Account. Dependent coverage, dental, vision, and short term disability plans are available at an additional cost. Basic life and long term disability insurance is paid by the City. Additional voluntary insurances are available such as: critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurances etc. are available for an additional cost. Retirement: 401A The City contributes 5% automatically. An additional of up to 2.5% will be contributed if the employee elects to contribute to their individual 457. However, employee contribution is not required. Employee is full vested after five (5) years with partial vesting in years prior. 457 Employee contributions are matched up to 2.5% Leave & Other Benefits: Vacation leave & sick leave accrued per pay period Additional 40 hours of PTO allotted each fiscal year 15 paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discounts through Working Advantage Business Casual