Engineering Inspector – Road & Bridge Position Available In Volusia, Florida

Engineering Inspector – Road & Bridge 
Salary $1,797.60 Biweekly Location Daytona Beach, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 25-00494 Department Public Works Division Road & Bridge Opening Date 05/20/2025 Closing Date 6/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

DESCRIPTION

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QUESTIONS
Major Functions The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Engineering Inspector for the Road & Bridge Division. This position is located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and will manage and perform construction engineering and inspection services on projects related to countywide resurfacing, water quality, stormwater drainage, sidewalk, bridge maintenance, and other various maintenance programs for the division. Illustrative Duties (

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These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.) Responsible for inspecting a variety of public works type projects such as roadway construction, drainage structures, and bridges.
Employee ordinarily works alone and is expected to carry out detailed inspections as assigned by immediate supervisor concerning plans, specifications and construction procedures.
Will initially be assigned under the supervision of Senior Engineering Inspectors to gain knowledge and insight into County standards for construction. Increasing responsibility will be assigned following demonstration of skill and knowledge to manage more complicated construction projects.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and equipment common to public works construction such as highways, sidewalks, bridges, drainage structures, etc.
Checks grades on construction projects by use of string line or level for proper grade.
Checks soils for proper compactions as required by plans and specifications.
Checks layout and grade on construction projects requiring the use of a transit and level.
Assists in inspection of asphalt, concrete, and soils investigation.
Makes written reports to superior as to job progress and percentage of completion on projects and keeps up to date diary of daily operations of contractor.
Manage and verify contractor pay requests and quantities.
Assists Contractors and Engineers in interpreting County plans and specifications.
Makes independent investigations of complaints received by public works concerning various situations such as flooding, pavement conditions, right of way encroachments, etc., and makes recommendations as to validity and solution.
Reviews construction plans related to Use and Development Permit applications for consistency with Volusia County Code of Ordinances.
May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
Responds to emergency situations.
Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and four (4) years of experience in public works roadway construction, stormwater, utilities construction or related field, including layout and grade pavement conditions, and similar situations. A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license at the time of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the principles of civil engineering as they relate to public works construction projects.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, and equipment common to general public works construction such as highways, sidewalks, bridges, drainage structures, etc.
Knowledge of various road building materials such as lime rock, soil cement, and asphalt in base courses used for highway construction.
Knowledge of storm sewer construction such as pipe laying, curb and gutter, inlet, and headwalls.
Ability to read and interpret a variety of blueprints, plans, and specifications pertaining to public works projects.
Ability to make detailed technical inspections and to control assigned projects from commencement to final inspection and acceptance.
Ability to perform various tests for compaction, bearing values, and percolation of soils.
Ability to supervise asphalt construction as related to highway paving operations.
Knowledgeable in report writing and skilled in spreadsheet data entry and calculations.
Ability to perform math calculations relating to percentages, measurements, and volumetric quantities.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands:

Medium work. Ability to lift (50 lbs), carry, see (acuity, depth perception, color), walk, stand, climb, push, pull, reach, crawl, kneel, bend; finger dexterity.

Environmental Demands:

Outside work. Exposure to inclement weather (rain, cold, heat, humidity), noise/vibration, fumes, odors, chemicals, dust, insects. Ability to traverse uneven/undeveloped terrain.

Mental Demands:

Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional journals, manuals and procedures; layouts, blueprints; safety rules, instructions, policies, letters and memos. Ability to write reports, summaries, letters, evaluations. Ability to speak clearly and concisely relaying information, data and details to layman. Ability to perform shop math and general mathematical functions. Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans’ preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws. Employer
County of Volusia
Address
125 W New York Avenue DeLand, Florida, 32720
Phone
386-736-5951 Website
http://www.volusia.org/humanresources

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