Department:

Capital Projects

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Are you an experienced construction inspection professional with a background in utility infrastructure projects?

In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of inspectors overseeing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects involving potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and stormwater systems. You will help ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements, utility standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations while providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

If you are passionate about quality construction, regulatory compliance, and developing high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply.

• Lead, assign, and oversee the daily workload and performance of construction inspection staff

• Monitor project progress, provide technical guidance, and assist inspectors with complex construction-related issues

• Develop and implement inspection programs, work plans, and quality control standards

• Coach, mentor, train, and evaluate inspection staff to support professional development and certification requirements

• Ensure project documentation, inspection reports, and deliverables are accurately maintained in eBuilder

• Verify utility, stormwater, and CIP construction projects comply with contract documents, SWPPP requirements, BMPs, and applicable codes

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as County utility standards

• Review construction and as-built drawings, provide comments, and coordinate utility shutdowns and system tie-ins

• Attend pre-construction meetings and perform field inspections to verify construction quality, safety, and project completion requirements

• Investigate and resolve citizen concerns while coordinating with project managers, contractors, utility operations, and other stakeholders

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Building, Construction, or related field

• -OR- Two (2) year associate's degree AND two (2) years of experience working in municipal utility construction work or inspection activities (Water, wastewater and reclaimed water) or job-related experience

• -OR- A High School diploma AND four (4) years of experience working in municipal utility construction work or inspection activities (Water, wastewater and reclaimed water) or job-related experience

• -AND- One year of supervisory experience (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted) in related field

• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Sarasota County Public Utilities Manual

• Ability to read/review plans

• Understanding of construction means and methods

**This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five years

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $64,833.60/ annually

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. 
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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