City of Jacksonville

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Office of Administrative Services is looking for an Stormwater Structures Inspector.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work at the entry level in inspecting and monitoring the functionality of structural components of the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). Additional duties may include inspecting and sampling the natural environment, and pollution sources. All work is performed primarily to support Department of Public Works maintenance of the MS4 and to assist in verifying compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations. The work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used to inspect, sample, test and monitor the municipal separate storm sewer system, natural environment and pollution sources which involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment, which is gained through a combination of education, training, and experience. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing people which are important in dealing with others concerning permitting violations, compliance, and regulatory assistance including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards, and because of the changing priorities, or different situations, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within ones' known experiences. The work is performed in a somewhat uncontrolled environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are generally known, predictable and mostly controllable. Operates a motor vehicles and other standard office equipment including personal computers, field sampling and testing equipment. The physical demands are moderate and include walking and climbing to conduct field work and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds and removing manhole covers. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standard practices and procedures, the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superior's approval.

Examples of Work

• Inspects the City of Jacksonville stormwater system for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations; illicit connections; and illicit discharges.
• Issues compliance assistance notices for lower-level violations of environmental laws, rules, and regulations and makes referrals for higher-level violations.
• Installs, adjusts, operates, and performs routine maintenance on field monitoring, sampling, and testing equipment. 
• Collects water, air, soil, and biological samples to assess natural resources and identify potential environmental problems. 
• Investigates complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental laws, rules, and regulations. 
• Participates in surveys and studies to assess natural resources and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in the air, water and soil and drafts reports on findings. 
• Researches files and records, collects, and compiles data and prepares inspection and other technical reports. 
• Utilizes advanced computer applications to develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets on data collected and maintains related files and records. 
• Operates standard office equipment including personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment. 
• Operates motor vehicle. 
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies. 
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used to inspect and monitor the City of Jacksonville stormwater system. 
• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used to inspect, sample, and monitor the natural environment and pollution sources. 
• Knowledge of basic principles of the natural sciences. 
• Ability to conduct field inspections and investigations. 
• Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations and technical publications and manuals. 
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations. 
• Ability to collect water samples. 
• Ability to participate in surveys and studies and draft reports on findings. 
• Ability to utilize advanced computer applications, databases, and spreadsheets. 
• Ability to maintain files and records and prepare technical reports. 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations and technical publications and manuals. 
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment. 
• Ability to operate motor vehicle. 

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

OPEN REQUIREMENTS: 

• Four years of education and/or experience in infrastructure inspection, design, or maintenance; construction management; engineering; or related scientific activities involving sampling, testing, and monitoring of the natural environment, pollution sources. 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: 

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class. 
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification. 
• Must obtain, and maintain during employment, the Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator Certification - Level 1.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: The probationary period for this class is six months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K 

Largo, FL 33778-1630 

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits