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The Field Services Division is looking for qualified Engineering Inspector I/II. These positions will be inspecting work performed by contractors in areas such as utilities infrastructure, structural coating, gravity main lining and construction site restoration. This position is performed under field conditions. This posting is for multiple positions assigned to the Field Services Construction Inspection (Curry Ford).

Representative Duties

Engineering Inspector I/II

Performs technical level inspections of projects assigned to the Utilities Field Services Division. This work is performed under field conditions. An employee in a position assigned to this classification is required to be well experienced in all aspects of the construction, documentation, and inspection of utilities projects.

Depending on area of assignment, this position involves skilled technical inspection and construction management of: multimillion dollar Utilities projects including pipeline projects, pump station, water and wastewater treatment plants, subdivision rehabilitation and/or new construction of residential and commercial development.
 

• An employee in this position will be the Residential Project Representative (RPR) and sole point of contact for projects assigned and required to coordinate and collaborate with Contractor, Chief Utilities Inspector, Supervisor, Engineer of Record (EOR), OCU Engineering, OCU Field Services, Customer Service and/or all other County Departments.
• Schedules, observes, and approves contractor’s materials, installation and verification testing of assets including coordination of laboratory or onsite field testing as required for civil and mechanical construction per Orange County Standards and Specifications.
• Responsible to prepare and maintain daily report, photographic record and red line drawings/specs to document all deviations, conflicts, changes and clarifications for the project.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing system of project documentation including shop drawings/submittals, Contractor Requests for Information (RFI’s), Contractor Noncompliance Notices (NCN’s), Contractor Request for Proposed Changes (RPC)’s/change orders, pay applications, testing logs/reports, etc.
  
   

This position is required to communicate with contractors and developers while ensuring projects are constructed per Orange County Standards, while supporting immediate response to field issues with the guidance of a Sr. Inspector. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of the assigned Chief Inspector.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's license is required for Engineering Inspector I/II

Engineering Inspector I
 

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of engineering or construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Required to satisfactorily complete the Contractor's Underground Utility Examination for Inspector within two (2) years of hire date.
  
   

Engineering Inspector II
 

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and four (4) years of engineering or construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Must have satisfactorily completed the Contractor’s Underground Utility Examination for inspectors or must complete within six (6) months of entry into the position.
• Must have the ability to communicate with the general public while discussing, explaining and interpreting standards and codes.
  
   

Preferences
 

• Inspection Experience in: Utilities, Roadways, Electrical, Plumbing, or Geotechnical Inspections
• Experience reading plans and specifications.
• Experience working with contractors.
• Experience in the field.
  
   

Notes

Hours per week: 40

Working Hours: Monday – Friday / 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position. Please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background. Failure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.

The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical and drug test, and a background investigation process prior to the start of employment.

Application Deadline

Open: 9-1-2023 / Close: 11-11-2023 *Note: Subject to close prior to deadline without notice.

Salary

Engineering Inspector I

$18.39 to $29.74

Engineering Inspector II

$19.86 to $31.45

Please note that internal County employees are not eligible for the sign-on incentive.

For more information see: http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Address

Orange County Utilities

Field Services Division

8100 Presidents Drive Orlando, FL 32809

OR

9150 Curry Ford Road Orlando FL 32825

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

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