Project Inspector

Duties

• Inspects contracted services work and various types of construction projects for adherence to contract specifications and/or City of Jacksonville Standards.• Maintains a daily log of all jobs inspected.• Verifies materials used by contractors for compliance with proper specifications.• Reports and recommends removal of defective work and requires proper re-installation.• Investigates and resolves complaints concerning contracted services and construction projects.• Measures quantities and estimates percentage of completed work, reviews invoices, and certifies payment.• Attends pre-construction meetings and reviews bid specifications.• Coordinates the location and relocation of utility lines as needed.• Operates a computer to establish and maintain records.• Estimates costs for equipment, materials and services.• Assists in planning and organizing the work of contractors performing landscape maintenance in public areas.• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville competencies.• Performs related work as required.

Minimums

• Knowledge of the City of Jacksonville Standards applicable to road and drainage projects.• Knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures of contract administration.• Knowledge of various surveying techniques, instruments, equipment, and tools.• Knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures used in weed control.• Ability to inspect contracted services work and various types of construction projects to adhere to specifications.• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and various construction plans including landscape and irrigation plans.• Ability to perform mathematical computations including geometry and basic algebra.• Ability to investigate and resolve C.A.R.E. issues.• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.• Ability to operate a computer and digital camera.• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

How to apply

• A four (4) year combination of education and/or experience in construction inspection, engineering support work or construction in a supervisory capacity.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification is preferred.
• A valid Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is six (6) months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. Be sure to add coj.net to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference. If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: [email protected]