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City of Orlando Engineering Inspector I/II/III - Permitting Services in Orlando,
Engineering Inspector I/II/III - Permitting Services
Salary
$50,918.40 - $64,916.80 Annually
Location
Orlando, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-307
Department
Economic Development
Division
Permitting
Opening Date
05/11/2024
Closing Date
5/24/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Inspect commercial and residential sites during various stages of construction and alterations to sites and public ROW to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Examine plans and specifications of new construction of site alterations to residential and commercial projects to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable city, state, and federal construction codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Inspect installation of communication, gas, electric lines located within the City’s Rights-of-Way (ROW) utility easement.
Inspect sites to ensure that the erosion control/Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
Conduct inspections of underground pipe installation (storm, sanitary, lift stations).
Inspection of subsurface components for roadway (subbase/base, asphalt paving).
Inspect commercial sites to ensure that ADA accessibility requirements for the site is met (site).
Mass grading/ site clearing inspections.
Inspection of sidewalks, ramps, and curbs for compliance.
Ensuring with residential inspections that the site is draining properly.
Landscape inspections
Respond to citizen complaints and concerns
Issue notices to comply on violations; maintain records of history of facts for possible legal actions.
Log, route, track, and process all incoming plans; respond to code and related questions in person and on the phone.
Maintain files, records, and reports regarding inspection and plan check activities and findings.
Confer with and provide information and assistance to architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and the public in the field and office; explain and interpret applicable codes, ordinances, and zoning regulations.
Attend and participate in meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building inspection and plans examination.
Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Starting Salary:
Engineering Inspector I : $24.48 - $31.21, per hour, depending on qualifications
Engineering Inspector II: $25.85 to $32.96 per hour, depending on qualifications
Engineering Inspector III: $27.46 to $35.01 per hour, depending on qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Associates Degree with construction related coursework in area of assignment.
Engineering Inspector I - Permitting Services: Associate's Degree with construction-related coursework in area of assignment. The employee MUST be able to examine plans and specifications of new construction, and alterations to residential and commercial site plans to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable city, state, and federal construction codes, ordinances, rules and regulations. Minimum of three (3) years experience in site construction or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education, training, and experience totaling three (3) years. Must pass background check which includes a polygraph. A valid Florida Driver’s license is required.
Engineering Inspector II -Permitting Services: Associate's Degree with construction-related coursework in area of assignment. The employee MUST be able to examine plans and specifications of new construction, and alterations to residential and commercial site plans to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable city, state, and federal construction codes, ordinances, rules and regulations. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in site construction required or equivalent combination of post-secondary education, training and experience. FDOT Asphalt Paving Technician – Level 1 certification and FDOT Earthwork Construction Inspections – Level 1 certification required. Must pass background check which includes a polygraph. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as a new or unusual situation arise and are fully aware of the operation procedures and policies of the work unit. Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. The employee’s last performance review must have resulted in an overall rating of Meets standards or better with on factor rating less than meets. A valid Florida Driver’s license is required.
Engineering Inspector III – Permitting Services: Associate's Degree with construction-related coursework in area of assignment. The employee MUST be able to examine plans and specifications of new construction, and alterations to residential and commercial site plans to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable city, state, and federal construction codes, ordinances, rules and regulations. Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in site construction required or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education, training and experience. Must possess both FDOT Asphalt Paving Technician – Level 2 and FDOT Earthwork Construction Inspection. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and are subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. The employee’s last performance review must have resulted in an overall rating of Meets standards or better with on factor rating less than meets. A valid Florida Driver’s license is required.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job/Benefits#section-1)
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
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A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida driver license, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2016 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.
02
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
Less than high school
High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
Technical school completed
Some college (less than 60 semester credits)
Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
Master degree
Doctorate degree
03
Do you have an associate degree or higher in building construction or project management or related field?
You must provide details in your online application/resume.
Yes
No
04
Are you able to examine plans and specifications of new construction, and alterations to residential and commercial site plans to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable city, state, and federal construction codes, ordinances, rules and regulations? You must provide details in your online application or resume.
Yes
No
05
How much full-time work experience do you have in site construction?
You must provide details in your online application or resume.
Do not count Helper, Laborer, or Driver positions.
None
Some but less than five years
Between five and seven years
Between seven and nine years
Between nine and eleven years
More than eleven years
06
Do you have a FDOT Asphalt Paving Technician – Level 1 or Level 2 certification? You must provide details in your online application or resume.
Yes
No
07
Do you have a FDOT Earthwork Construction Inspections – Level 1 or Level 2 certification? You must provide details in your online application or resume.
Yes
No
08
If you do not possess FDOT Asphalt Paving Technician – Level 1 certification and FDOT Earthwork Construction Inspections – level 1 are you will to obtain both licenses within 6 months of hire?
Yes
No
09
Are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
Yes
No
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