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Construction Inspector - Planning & Development

Pasco County, FL

New Port Richey, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25.12–$35.16 Per Hour
SKILLS
Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Inspection, Construction Planning, County Ordinances, Disaster Recovery, Driver's License, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Emergency Response, Engineering, Facebook, Federal Tax, High School Diploma, Income Tax, Investigative Reports, Land Development, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, LinkedIn, Maintain Compliance, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Control, Project Engineering, Publications, Quality Control, Reporting Skills, Retirement Plan, Roadway Construction, Secondary School, Team Player, Testing, Tuition Reimbursement, Twitter, Visual Communication, YouTube
LOCATION
New Port Richey, FL
POSTED
4 days ago
Salary: $25.12 - $35.16 Hourly
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14018-0526
Department: Planning & Development
Division: Current Planning
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $25.12 - $35.16
Pay Grade: N38 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Rates of pay are based on education, skill, experiencelevel and internal equity.

General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

The role of construction inspector involves responsible inspection work in quality control of projects primarily in engineering, residential, commercial and right-of-way projects primarily in earthwork, drainage, and road construction to ensure compliance with all applicable County ordinances, Land Development Code, standards, and approved construction drawings.
Essential Job Functions
Confers with project engineers and contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable County Ordinances, Land Development Code, standards, plans, and specifications. Ensures that the engineer and/or contractor provides the required number and types of tests needed for the project and other required documents. Prepares daily written reports on all inspection activities and collects test reports forming a project file to be submitted to the supervisor for review. Investigates and prepares reports on citizen complaints that pertain to compliance with County ordinances and the Land Development Code. Provides site inspections. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of testing procedures used in civil engineering inspections.
  • Knowledge of construction procedures and materials, the ability to interact with local contractors and engineers, and the skill to formulate concise inspection reports.
  • Knowledge and experience with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and methods is preferred.
  • Ability to prepare inspection reports.
  • Ability to read construction site plans.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting. Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and two (2) years experience in a responsible position with a contractor, engineer, or governmental entity performing construction inspection or related duties. One (1) year of college work in civil engineering preferred.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Paid holidays
  • Group insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Deferred compensation
  • Medical leave pool
  • Annual medical leave buy-back
  • Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
  • Acknowledge
  • Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
  • GED
  • High School
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate
  • None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in a responsible position with a contractor, engineer, or governmental entity performing construction inspection or related duties?
  • Ten or more years of experience
  • Nine years but less than ten
  • Eight years but less than nine
  • Seven years but less than eight
  • Six years but less than seven
  • Five years but less than six
  • Four years but less than five
  • Three years but less than four
  • Two years but less than three
  • One year but less than two
  • Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

06

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).
  • Yes
  • No

07

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.
  • Acknowledged
  • Declined

08

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
  • Yes
  • No

09

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?
  • Yes
  • No

10

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
11

How did you hear about this position?
  • Billboard
  • Facebook
  • Friend/Family Referral
  • Indeed
  • Instagram
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Magazine publication
  • Nextdoor
  • Pasco County employee
  • Pasco County Facebook Page
  • Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
  • Pasco County Traffic Sign
  • Utility bill insert
  • X/Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Other

12

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
Required Question

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