Field Inspector (Compliance/Maintenance Specialist II or III) - R19667

Sarasota County Government • Full-time • Sarasota, Florida, United States • $21.85 - $27.74 / hour • 1m ago

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Are you experienced in construction, maintenance, or technical field work? Our Land Development team has an exciting opportunity for a Field Inspector (Compliance/Maintenance Specialist II or III) to help ensure construction projects meet all regulatory and design standards.

Whether you bring three (3) years of hands-on experience or advanced inspection expertise, we have a place for you. Based on your qualifications, you may be hired at the level that best matches your skills. Enjoy great benefits starting within 60 days of hire, opportunities for advancement, and be part of a stable team that’s helping shape the future of Sarasota County.

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About the Position

As a Field Inspector (Compliance/Maintenance Specialist II or III), you will work alongside our Land Development Engineers, inspecting Site Development projects to ensure construction compliance.Examples of job responsibilities include...

> Compliance Maintenance Specialist II: This is a supportive and technical role ideal for candidates with foundational experience. Responsibilities include inspecting site development projects, reviewing permits, attending project meetings, and assisting with construction plans and materials review.

> Compliance Maintenance Specialist III: This advanced role is suited for experienced inspectors. In addition to the duties above, you'll apply greater technical expertise, exercise independent judgment, and take on more responsibility for project oversight and decision-making.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no weekends!)

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

> Compliance Maintenance Specialist II:

High School Diploma or its equivalent -AND- Three (3) years of related work experience in construction/maintenance, contract applicable construction trades, or in a field providing technical/supervisory services to construction/maintenance contractors.
-OR- College or university level training in an appropriate field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required construction experience.
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.

> Compliance Maintenance Specialist III:

High School Diploma or its equivalent -AND- Four (4) years of related work experience; two (2) of which must be in related inspecting experience.
-OR- College or university level training in an appropriate field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required construction experience.
Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

Strong knowledge of construction practices, standards, regulations, and alternative procedures.
Skilled in interpreting plans/specs, producing accurate reports, and using construction inspection tools (e.g., levels, pip locators).
Proficient with computers; familiar with traffic controls and code enforcement procedures.
Training or coursework in inspection techniques, quality control, materials testing, building codes, and regulatory compliance.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: 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 five (5) years.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range:

> Compliance Maintenance Specialist II: $21.85 - $25.04, based on experience.

> Compliance Maintenance Specialist III: $23.56 - $27.74, based on experience.

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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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

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