Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Code Inspector II

Seiu_White_Collar

CCG08

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

S15

Hourly

$23.88

$30.45

$37.02

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs field inspection work ranging from routine to moderately difficult in the assigned functional area, such as stormwater or solid waste disposal, to determine compliance with City of Orlando code, ordinances, and other requirements. Issues violation notices. Advises owners and others on codes, regulations, and other requirements. Makes recommendations on methods of obtaining compliance. Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Business, or related field and two (2) years specialized experience performing stormwater compliance inspection, water management inspection, or solid waste inspection; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Must pass background check which includes polygraph.

STORMWATER: Must possess Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training Certificate or other comparable certification. Florida Stormwater Association or Florida Water Pollution Control Operators Association Certificate (or other comparable certificate) desired or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Additional Qualifications for Promotion to Code Inspector III:

Last performance evaluation must have resulted in an overall "Meets Standards" rating or better with no factor rating of less than "Meets Standards." An employee may be promoted to Code Inspector III upon meeting minimum requirements, demonstrating sufficient knowledge and ability, and receiving supervisory approval.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Performs field inspections in assigned area to determine compliance with applicable City codes, ordinances, or other regulations; if violation exists, issues violation notice; confers with owners, contractors, or others to explain codes, regulations and requirements to obtain compliance. Following are some functional areas where code inspectors may work:

Stormwater: Inspects various types of ponds, underdrains, exfiltration, underground vaults, control structures, and other related stormwater management systems of private facilities to ensure systems function properly

Solid Waste: Inspects solid waste including sludge, garbage, refuse, combustible materials, and other material including liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous material resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, or other operations in order to prevent disease or hazard to human health or the environment when improperly transported, discarded, stored, treated, or otherwise managed.

Investigates complaints to determine issues and deviation with codes, regulations and ordinances; researches records including plats to determine ownership of property or responsible party to contact and resolve issue; may issue violation notices as appropriate.

Inspects premises/operation of applicants or customer to determine appropriate action; such as for new or renewal of licenses/permits, checks processes; check licenses; collects samples for analysis, recommends sampling frequency and surcharges, checks proper functioning of equipment or installation such as meters or determines approximate elevations of pond by measuring from control structures.

Provides information to owners or interested parties related to assigned area such as codes, regulations, standards and other requirements such as information about permits, contractors licensing requirements, and other related matters.

Meets with owners and others to settle deviations, resolve issues, and develop compliance schedule; may work with legal staff when responding to lawsuits regarding code violations as necessary.

Completes inspection reports and supplements records with photographs as appropriate; completes daily logs; organizes and maintains accurate files; performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable City codes, ordinances, and other requirements pertaining to assigned functional area such as:

Stormwater: knowledge of stormwater system design techniques, construction practices including various types of pipes and diameters; function of various types of ponds and nuisance vegetation; exfiltration, underdrains, underground vaults, control structures, and other related stormwater management systems; City’s Stormwater Utility Code and drainage system; Water Management District criteria.

Solid Waste: Knowledge of City code, including a thorough knowledge of Chapter 28, roll off related ordinances and rules and regulations concerning the collection, conveyance, and disposal of solid waste as deemed necessary, including but not limited to, regulations concerning the days of collection and type and location of containers.

Knowledge of inspection methods and techniques for assigned functional area.

Knowledge of code enforcement practices, including proper documentation needed for case challenges for court and other legal proceedings.

Communication skills, both in writing and verbally, to effectively convey information, listen and understand information presented by others; to write inspection reports and recommended approaches for resolution of compliance issues.

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and resolve compliance issues with stakeholders and stressful situations.

Ability to read and interpret technical information including construction plans, blueprints, drawings, plats, maps, and other related documents to determine compliance with standards.

Ability to inspect, identify, and diagnose problems to determine compliance; for stormwater, to determine cause of drainage problems or approximate elevations in pond systems to determine compliance with standards and resolve problems.

Ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet timelines effectively.

Ability to organize and maintain accurate records, reports, and documents.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with owners, representatives, staff, management, and other governmental agencies.

Ability to operate various inspection tools and equipment including computer, digital camera, scanner, measures and other inspection tools.

Ability to physically perform field inspections in various weather conditions involving walking, standing, kneeling, stooping on uneven terrain, and lifting heavy objects such as manhole lids.

Ability to drive a vehicle, locate sites, and navigate around the City efficiently.