Engineering Inspector II - Capital Projects

Engineering Inspector II – Capital Projects Department Position Overview: The newly formed Capital Projects Department seeks an Engineering Inspector II. Preference will be given to City Employees. This position leads inspection functions by overseeing and administering inspections and ensuring conformance to contracts, plants, specifications, municipal standards, regulations, bylaws, and other related requirements. The Engineering Inspector II also performs technical work in the inspection of public works construction projects and private development projects. Essential Functions: Closely coordinates with the project manager or plan reviewer on any construction issues and to offer solutions. 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. Inspects utility installations to determine compliance with approved permits, accompanying plans, and City standard details and specifications; areas include water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer piping and appurtenant facilities such as baffles, weirs, detention/retention areas, and exfiltration trenches. Inspects all work pertaining to drainage for public roadways, according to plans and specifications. Reviews as‑built drawings, and construction costs against actual field construction. Performs related work as required. Job Requirements High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent supplemented by technical coursework in construction, engineering, estimating or related field. A minimum of three (3) years of road, water and sewer, or other public infrastructure construction inspection experience. A minimum of two (2) years inspecting capital projects. Depending on area of assignment, must possess: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) – Stormwater Management Inspector Certification. Maintenance of Traffic Certification (MOT). Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire. If claiming Veterans’ Preference, attach a copy of the DD‑214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your application. Preferred Requirements FDOT Construction Training Qualification Program (CQTP). Asphalt Level I and II certifications. OSHA Construction Safety (10 hr or 30 hr). Florida Building Inspector. NICET Certifications. Physical Standards The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions Employees may be required to work immediately before, during, or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action inclusive employer and a drug‑free workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference is afforded per Florida law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Fort Lauderdale