<p>LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION - LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR I, II, III, IV - 1 POSITION AVAILABLE</p> <p>$21.32hr - $28.56hr. (salary range)</p> <p>NON-EXEMPT</p> <p>Employee Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks </li><li>Medical, Dental, Vision </li><li>Life Insurance </li><li>FRS Retirement </li><li>10 Paid Holidays </li><li>Paid Time Off </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Education Incentives </li><li>Deferred Compensation Plan </li><li>Wellness Incentives </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Free Employee Gym </li><li>Free Employee Health Clinic </li></ul> <p>LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR I</p> <p>PG 12 NON-EXEMPT</p> <p>$21.32hr/$44,345.60 Annually</p> <p>LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR II</p> <p>PG 14 NON-EXEMPT</p> <p>$23.49hr/$48,859.20 Annually (Non-Exempt)</p> <p>LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR III</p> <p>PG 16 NON-EXEMPT</p> <p>$25.91hr/$53,892.80 Annually (Non-Exempt)</p> <p>LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR IV</p> <p>PG 18 NON-EXEMPT</p> <p>$28.56hr/$59,404.80 Annually (Non-Exempt)</p> <p>Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts,</p> <p>responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below.</p> <p>MAJOR FUNCTION</p> <p>Performs utility (water; wastewater; reclaimed water), roadway, pavement, culvert, drainage system,</p> <p>and related site development construction inspections to ensure compliance with the approved</p> <p>construction plans, speci?cations, and related permits. Ensures adherence to applicable codes and</p> <p>standards through regular ?eld inspections.</p> <p>ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES</p> <p>Construction Inspection</p> <ul> <li>Interprets engineering design plans, speci?cations, and construction documents. </li><li>Observes and inspects construction activities, techniques, workmanship, and materials for </li></ul> <p>compliance.</p> <ul> <li>Inspects installation of underground utility lines and back?ll/compaction. </li><li>Oversees soil density testing. </li><li>Conducts erosion control inspections. </li><li>Evaluates storm sewer systems, surface water management facilities, and site grading. </li><li>Inspects pavement construction, including material depth, asphalt mix, and temperature. </li><li>Reviews construction of lift stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities. </li><li>Veri?es material types, quantities, and installations. </li><li>Observes installation of signage and traffic control devices. </li></ul> <p>Project Coordination and Documentation</p> <ul> <li>Maintains accurate records of project progress and inspection ?ndings. </li><li>Coordinates with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve site issues. </li><li>Reviews and verify contractor pay requests, as applicable. </li><li>Recommends project acceptance or release following ?nal inspections. </li><li>Performs other related duties as required to support the efficient operation of the division. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS</p> <p>Regulatory and Technical Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with FDOT Standard Speci?cations for Road and Bridge Construction, Polk County </li></ul> <p>Land Development and Utilities Codes.</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of traffic safety and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) standards. </li><li>Knowledge of construction methods, material testing, and inspection practices for utility and </li></ul> <p>transportation systems.</p> <p>Analytical and Communication Skills</p> <ul> <li>Ability to interpret civil engineering plans, speci?cations, maps, and surveys. </li><li>Able to assist with estimates of construction costs and quantities. </li><li>Skilled in documenting ?ndings and communicating with contractors and team members. </li></ul> <p>Physical and Operational Capabilities</p> <ul> <li>Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and on active construction sites. </li><li>Physically capable of walking, bending, stooping, sitting, standing, crouching, kneeling, and </li></ul> <p>lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.</p> <ul> <li>Skilled in operating motor vehicles for extended durations. </li><li>Adept at distinguishing colors and shapes for accurate inspections and safety assessments. </li></ul> <p>Leadership and Organization</p> <ul> <li>Supports team success by sharing knowledge, offering informal training, and guiding others in </li></ul> <p>job-related procedures.</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Land Development Inspector I</p> <p>Graduate from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Two (2)</p> <p>years of experience in roadway/highway, water/wastewater, or site development construction or</p> <p>inspection preferred.</p> <p>Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time</p> <p>of employment.</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Within 6 months of employment)</p> <ul> <li>Must obtain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certi?cation. </li><li>Must obtain FDOT Plans Reading certi?cation. </li><li>Must obtain Sediment and Erosion Control "Quali?ed Stormwater Inspector" certi?cations. </li></ul> <p>Land Development Inspector II</p> <p>Graduate from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and a</p> <p>minimum of three (3) years of construction or inspection experience in roadway/highway,</p> <p>water/wastewater, or site development projects.</p> <p>Must hold the following:</p> <ul> <li>Certi?cation on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) </li><li>FDOT Certi?cation for Plans Reading </li><li>Sediment and Erosion Control "Quali?ed Stormwater Inspector" </li></ul> <p>Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time</p> <p>of employment.</p> <p>A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum</p> <p>quali?cations.</p> <p>Land Development Inspector III</p> <p>Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma. A</p> <p>minimum of ?ve (5) years of experience in roadway/highway, water/wastewater, or site development</p> <p>construction or inspection.</p> <p>Must hold the following:</p> <ul> <li>Certi?cation on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) </li><li>FDOT Certi?cation for Plans Reading </li><li>Sediment and Erosion Control "Quali?ed Stormwater Inspector </li><li>Level 3 Water Distribution Operator Certi?cation </li><li>At least six (6) certi?cations, as identi?ed on the Certi?cations List below under Special </li></ul> <p>Requirements (or comparable equivalent).</p> <p>Two (2) additional certi?cations listed below may substitute for (1) year of required ?eld</p> <p>experience so long as they are different than those used to meet the minimum Inspector III</p> <p>quali?cations, if applicable.</p> <p>Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at time of</p> <p>employment.</p> <p>A comparable combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the</p> <p>minimum quali?cations.</p> <p>Land Development Inspector IV</p> <p>Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and at</p> <p>least seven (7) years of experience in roadway/highway, water/wastewater, or site development</p> <p>construction or inspection.</p> <p>Must hold the following:</p> <ul> <li>Certi?cation in Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) </li><li>FDOT Certi?cation for Plans Reading </li><li>Sediment and Erosion Control "Quali?ed Stormwater Inspector" </li><li>Level 3 Water Distribution Operator Certi?cation </li><li>At least eleven (11) certi?cations from the approved list in the Special Requirements section (or </li></ul> <p>comparable equivalents)</p> <p>Two (2) additional certi?cations from the list may substitute for one (1) year of required ?eld</p> <p>experience, provided they differ from those used to meet the minimum Inspector IV quali?cations.</p> <p>Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at time of</p> <p>employment.</p> <p>A comparable combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the</p> <p>minimum quali?cations.</p> <p>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Land Development Inspector I</p> <p>Must obtain Certi?cation on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) within 6 months of time of employment.</p> <p>Must obtain FDOT Certi?cation for Plans Reading and Sediment and Erosion Control "Quali?ed</p> <p>Stormwater Inspector" within 24 months from beginning of employment. The certi?cations listed below</p> <p>are not required at the time of employment.</p> <p>Land Development Inspector II</p> <p>Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector I and two (2) additional</p> <p>certi?cations from Certi?cations List below. They must be different than those used to meet and</p> <p>acquire Inspector I experience quali?cations, if applicable.</p> <p>Must obtain four (4) additional certi?cations from Certi?cations List below within 24 months of</p> <p>beginning employment as an Inspector II. Must have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of</p> <p>employment a Level 3 Water Distribution Operator certi?cation.</p> <p>Land Development Inspector III</p> <p>Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector II and six (6) additional</p> <p>certi?cations from Certi?cations List below.</p> <p>Must obtain four (4) additional certi?cations from Certi?cations List below within 24 months of</p> <p>beginning employment as an Inspector III.</p> <p>Land Development Inspector IV</p> <p>Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector III and must hold the following:</p> <ul> <li>Certi?cation in Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) </li><li>FDOT Certi?cation for Plans Reading </li><li>Sediment and Erosion Control "Quali?ed Stormwater Inspector" </li><li>Level 3 Water Distribution Operator Certi?cation </li><li>At least eleven (11) certi?cations from the approved list in the Special Requirements section (or </li></ul> <p>comparable equivalents)</p> <ul> <li>Two (2) additional certi?cations from the list may substitute for one (1) year of required ?eld </li></ul> <p>experience, provided they differ from those used to meet the minimum Inspector IV quali?cations.</p> <p>Approved Certi?cations List (certi?cations marked with an asterisk (*) require periodic renewal):</p> <ul> <li>ACI Level I - ASTM C-31, C-138, C-143, C-172, C-173, C-231, C-1064 </li><li>Aggregate Field-Testing Technician - FDOT* </li><li>Asphalt Paving Inspections, Level I or II - FDOT* </li><li>Asphalt Plant Technician - FDOT Section 300* </li><li>Back?ow Prevention Assembly Testing </li><li>Clearing and Grubbing - FDOT Section 110 </li><li>Concrete Field-Testing Technician - FDOT/ACI* </li><li>Concrete Strength Technician - FDOT/ACI </li><li>Con?ned Space Entry - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) </li><li>Construction Math - FDOT </li><li>Earthwork Construction Inspections, Levels I & II - FDOT* </li><li>Hazmat Nuclear Safety Technician - (Nuclear Regulatory Board 49 CFR172 Subpart H) </li><li>Hot Mix Asphalt Paving & Inspection - FDOT </li><li>Limerock Bearing Technician - FDOT </li><li>Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) Technician - FDOT* </li><li>Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Technician Class I, II, or III </li><li>Miscellaneous Concrete Structures - FDOT </li><li>OSHA 30 or 10 </li><li>Pipe Placement Inspection </li><li>Portland Cement - FDOT Sections 346, 347, 350, 351, 352, 370 </li><li>Portland Cement Concrete Testing, Placement & Control - FDOT </li><li>Roadway Technician (Asphalt in Place) B - FDOT Section 300 </li><li>Sewer Collection Certi?cation A, B, or C - American Water Works Association (A.W.W.A.)/Florida </li></ul> <p>Pollution Control Association (FPCOA)</p> <ul> <li>Signs and Markings, Levels I & II - FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)* </li><li>Structures I - FDOT Sections 400 and 500 </li><li>Structures II - FDOT Sections 400 and 500.1 </li><li>Structures III - FDOT Sections 400 and 500.2 </li><li>Sub-Grade and Base Course Inspection - FDOT </li><li>Troxler Density Technician - FDOT Section 330-11.3.5 </li><li>Traffic Safety in Work Areas - FDOT </li><li>Trenching and Shoring - Open Trench Safety </li><li>Utility Relocation, Clearing and Grubbing - FDOT </li><li>Water Distribution Certi?cation W D 3 - American Water Works Association (A.W.W.A.)/Florida </li></ul> <p>Pollution Control Association (FPCOA)</p> <ul> <li>Work Zone Safety Control Technician </li></ul> <p>All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency,</p> <p>employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their</p> <p>position, location and work schedule to ?t the needs of the County and</p> <p>its citizens.</p>