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Construction Inspector

Salary

$61,630.40 - $102,710.40 Annually

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03895

Department

Municipal Services

Division

Design 44/11801

Opening Date

11/01/2024

Closing Date

11/8/2024 3:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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Job Description

Performs difficult technical work inspecting construction projects for specification compliance; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions

• Inspects a variety of private and public construction projects.

• Verify work is in conformance with the approved plans and specifications;

• Ensure compliance with City Ordinance, OSHA, NPDES, ADA, FDOT, FBC, ATSSA and MUTCD standards;

• Coordinate activities with adjacent property owners;

• Attend project meetings;

• Document progress on CIP projects thru daily reports;

• Document site inspections thru the use of inspection reports;

• Verify field quantities

• Review requests for payment

• Document deficient work and follow up on corrective actions

• Coordinate compliance with standard testing procedures

• Maintain the project file• Provide inspection of projects for NPDES compliance and maintain inspection records

• Inspects material received by contractors at project site to determine whether or not they meet the required specifications;

• Testifies in Court on code violations cases;

• Issues warnings for non-compliance;

• Conducts final inspections;

  Other related functions and tasks may include:

  Construction Inspector (Civil Projects):

• Studies construction plans to determine code compliance;

• Inspects road projects, utility projects, sidewalks, drainage elevations, and construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards with regard to proper materials, grading elevations, work quality, and safety precautions

• Checks footings and slabs for proper width and depth, checks for size, placement, and setback regulations;

• Advises supervisor on major discrepancies;

• Responds to citizen complaints concerning construction project inconveniences and other property owners;

• Performs related tasks as required.

  Construction Inspector (Capital Improvement Projects):

• Inspects a variety of and public construction projects for compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and legal requirements;

• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and equipment related to capital improvement projects; thorough knowledge of engineering plans, specifications, and drawings; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress; ability to detect errors in construction projects; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, contractors, property owners, and associates to effect satisfactory compliance with specifications and standards; ability to maintain accurate records.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in subprofessional engineering or construction.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Class E State of Florida driver's license.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Verification

• Reference Checks

• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check

• Workers' Compensation

• Physical

• Drug and Alcohol Screen

  The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Year of Service Accrual

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 full years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.

Year of Service Benefit

5 to 10 full years $600 annually

10 to 15 full years $800 annually

15 full years and over $1,100 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

• An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.

• An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.

• The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.