An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of sub-professional engineering assignments, including compliance inspections on major municipal building, civil, and utility construction projects. Work is of considerable difficulty and includes detailed, continuous reviews of materials and work methods to assure that each part of the project is completed according to plans and specifications. Under direction, employees exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in conducting and participating in compliance inspections when project involves complicated features such as complex foundation problems or unique design components and monitors construction activities for adherence to safety practices and other requirements. Work is reviewed through conferences, oral and written reports, observation, and results obtained.

Salary: $69,596.00 - $99,174.00

Examples of Duties
Conducts follow-up investigations; participates in performing compliance inspections on major municipal building, civil and utility construction projects and conducts detailed, continuous reviews of materials, work methods and workmanship; manages database cross-connection control; sends out compliance form/reviews.

Approves/disapproves construction documents; investigates field problems and recommends solutions; prepares written inspection/construction reports of projects/activities in order to document work performed; makes periodic unscheduled checks of materials delivered to construction sites for compliance with specifications; monitors work practices and methods for acceptability and conformance to safety standards; interviews contractors and their employees to ensure labor laws and regulations are being observed; authorizes minor field changes within guidance provided and coordinates major changes with superior; explains code violations and requirements for corrective action to property owner and occupants of residential and commercial properties to secure action.

Contacts project developers to obtain required documentation; coordinates maintenance, repair, installation, inspection, removal, and servicing of equipment and/or facilities; coordinates project work with engineers, inspectors, utilities, and contractors to keep project on schedule; provides information and responds to complaints from the public relating to projects; collects data from other departments/agencies; develops cost and time estimates for projects; prepares actual construction drawings of complex or unusual completed structures; conducts field investigations of complaints; reviews and provides feedback on preliminary construction plans and specifications.

Performs basic computer network analysis of the water distribution system; assists in updating model structure as required; develops, drafts, revises, and recommends master plans for infrastructure improvements; investigates field problems and recommends solutions.

Operates a lightweight vehicle for travel to and from work sites; uses radio or cell phone to communicate with others.

Answers questions on phone and in person; informs other agencies, consultants and the general public about codes; represents the department at meetings with developers, consultants, etc.; conducts follow-up investigations of construction, transportation, and/or utilities problems; analyzes results and recommends solutions; coordinates with other areas to assure the smooth and least disruptive process for completion of projects.

Documents daily activities at construction sites, including inventories of equipment and manpower, and progress achieved by the contractor.

Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 40-60 lbs., mostly walking, standing and a combination of working indoors and outdoors. Requires some use of computer, typing and viewing a monitor.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited high school with two (2) years of college coursework in engineering or related subjects and five (5) years in sub-professional engineering experience in construction inspection or engineering planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Candidates with an accredited high school diploma and a minimum of seven (7) years of sub-professional engineering experience in construction inspection or engineering planning are encouraged to apply.

Licenses or Certifications
Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license is required.

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Engineering Technician III (N/S)