Position Summary:
Inspector oversees all new construction. Work with contractors to edit plans & fix issues as they arise. Oversees & ensures testing has been done & construction is to Pace standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
Ensures contractor plans are executed to PWS Specifications
Inspect installation and repairs of PWS jobs performed by employees and contractors
Review plans before construction
Trouble shoots issues that create construction conflicts for contractors when arises
Verify quantities for pay requests
Signs off on contractor testing; pressure, camera, air, vac, mandrel pulling
Signs off on contractor equipment to be used to conduct tests
Coordinate PWS employees to locate water/sewer/reclaim and pull bacT samples on job sites
Assist with close out documents (as-builts)
Attend pre-construction meetings
Compare submitted plans to the contractors final plans
Perform site visits to jobs to ensure job is being installed per PWS approved plans & specs
Check and make comments on as-builts
Complete daily project inspection reports
Assist the water/wastewater departments as needed
Performs other duties as directed by immediate supervisor or General Manager
*Required to be scheduled for the departments on-call duty on a routine basis

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Five (5) years experience in related field

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Valid Drivers License
• State of Florida Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain one within a six (6) months (must be approved as insurable driver by insurance carrier)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Read & understand blueprints/plans
Knowledge of Paces geography and street/meter locations with the ability to become proficient
Knowledge of operating principles of water meters
Skills in the operation and maintenance of hand tools, light and heavy equipment
Ability to learn residential and commercial pipe systems and plumbing fixtures
Ability to read and use area maps and utilize electronic devices
Ability to make simple mathematical calculations rapidly and accurately
Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions
Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain a professional effective working relationship with associates and to positively interact with all levels of employees and members of public
Ability to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues
Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision-making in all phases of responsibilities

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to operate basic operations equipment
Use of close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to distinguish shades of colors
Physically demanding work will typically involve some combination of standing, walking, lifting, pulling, stooping, crouching, bending/kneeling, reaching, pushing, crawling, climbing, balancing, and repetitive motions
Moderate to heavy lifting is required (up to 50 pounds)
Exposure to disagreeable environmental factors, such as outside weather conditions, dampness/humidity, heat and cold, noisy and dusty conditions, odors, heights, and working in and with moving objects and moving vehicles
Requires movement on slippery and uneven surfaces, working below ground level and with feet, legs or hands in water

Position offered by no fee agency.


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Employer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran,
among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.