At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description General Functions Supervises engineering inspectors to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications, and performs construction administration on projects.
Work requires independent judgment and is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments - Supervises staff of engineering inspectors and or contractors, completes performance evaluations and coordinates and schedules inspector training.
- Acts as liaison between contractor, County and consulting engineers throughout the construction process.
- Responds to Board of County Commissioners and citizens inquiries.
- Assists contractors in the interpretation of construction drawings and specifications, and clarifications from the Chief Engineer and/or consulting engineers, when necessary.
- Assists with final inspections necessary for the issuance of the Certificate of Completion and the Year End inspections necessary for the issuance of the Acceptance for Maintenance by Orange County.
- Performs construction administration to include: reviewing plans and specifications before bidding or construction, holding pre-construction conferences, and progress meetings.
- Communicates with the general public by discussing, explaining and interpreting engineering standards and codes.
- Settles disputes, claims and negotiates closeout of projects.
- Issues directives to the contractor and or project representative.
- Participates in department budget preparation and plans for future manpower and equipment needs.
- Processes pay requests and change orders, reviews shop drawings, and monitors post design services contracts.
- Reviews and negotiates proposals and coordinates with permitting agency.
- Organizes and oversees the day to day inspections of all construction projects including right-of-way, underground utilities, excavation and fill, mass grading, commercial and residential subdivisions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent and seven years of civil engineering experience in construction and/or inspection to include two years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education from an accredited institution and experience.
Must have satisfactorily completed the Contractor Underground Utility Examination for inspectors.
Must complete the following certifications within six months of hire or promotion: - Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) intermediate level certification.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control course completion.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 hour General Safety and Health Training.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License by date of hire or promotion.
- Preferences
- Hold pre-construction meetings with Contractor, Senior Inspector, Administration and Engineering staff.
- Assist in-house inspection staff with resolution of construction issues on projects, as needed.
- Assist Senior Inspectors with development and implementation of standardized practices and documentation for the group.
- Must have the ability to communicate with the general public while discussing, explaining and interpreting standards and codes.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
Application Deadline Open Date: 07/18/2025
Close Date: 08/03/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information Pay Grade: 020 - From $34.29 to $44.58
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits - 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address :
4200 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL Notes Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
