Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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This position inspects roadway drainage, and new development projects for compliance with County standards, provides guidance and makes recommendations.  Provides representation for the County at the individual job sites. Prepares reports and conducts negotiations with the public and property owners. Helps maintain the County’s Storm Sewer Infrastructure Management program.

 

• Conducts field inspections of roadway drainage and new development projects for compliance with County standards/codes, FDOT Index and Specifications, Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual, Environmental Resource Permits, and NPDES Guidelines. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in their application.
• Provides guidance to contractors in solving drainage conflicts and concerns.
• Performs residential lot grading and drainage complaint inspections.
• Monitors construction activities in the County to ensure proper permitting was obtained.
• Inspects grade work and construction on residential sites to ensure compliance with approved site plans and County specifications/codes.
• Ensures all construction and developments maintain compliance with NPDES, ERP, and 404 Permits.
• Investigates complaints received from the general public.
• Coordinates communications between Stormwater & Drainage Management Department staff and contractors.
• Coordinates communications between State and Federal Departments and contractors.
• Exercises the authority to stop work on projects as needed.
• Uses survey equipment to ensure proper elevation and grade of earthwork.
• Resolves discrepancies between plans and field conditions.
• Documents various stages of project production.
• Assists Development Services with plan review for residential lot grading submittals.
• Reviews and approves “as-builts” submitted by contracts/developers.
• Assesses property damage from natural disasters.
• Inspects and makes recommendations for drainage onto County rights-of-way to include new and existing driveway connections.
• Serves as liaison between contractors, the County and the general public; documents all discussions between contractors and County personnel; resolves problems between contractors and the public.
• Attends pre-construction, utility and weekly meetings.
• Calculates materials required for assigned projects; compares receipts received to planned quantities for evaluation of pay requests; collects/checks all tickets of materials received.
• Keeps supervisors apprised of project status.
• Notifies the public of road closures; takes steps to ensure public safety on roadways and developments while under construction.
• Maintains knowledge of new trends and techniques in construction.
• Maintains custody of assigned vehicle and ensures timely maintenance.
• Attends training, continuing education, seminars, etc., to maintain job knowledge and skills.
• Ensures uniformity of job knowledge and skills as well as applications of standards.
• Advises the Senior Stormwater & Drainage Inspector on the most current construction methods and available options.

 

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

 

This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with Vocational/Technical School Training in Construction or related field, supplemented by six (6) to nine (9) years of experience in construction and/or construction project inspection or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid State Driver’s License.

 

Must obtain and maintain certification of Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector and OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety and Health certification within one (1) year of hire date.

 

The range for this position is $22.0416 – $33.5388. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

 

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.