Utility Inspector

**Salary**
- $22.16 - $33.24 Hourly**Location**
- Land O' Lakes, FL**Job Type**
- Full Time**Job Number**
- 12117-0524**Department**
- Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M**Division**
- Reclaimed Services**Opening Date**
- 05/24/2024**Closing Date**
- 6/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern**Salary Range**
- $22.16 - $33.24**Pay Grade**
- N35 (Non-exempt position)**Salary Disclosure**
- Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.**DESCRIPTION**

**BENEFITS**

**QUESTIONS**

**General Description**:
**JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UTILITY INSPECTOR - COMMERCIAL CROSS CONNECTION**

The Utilities O & M Backflow/Cross Connection Inspector performs technical work with administrative responsibility for management of the County's utility system maintenance activities and programs. Responsible inspection work in quality control of utility projects to assure compliance with Florida Rules and Regulations, County ordinances, and County Cross-Connection Control Policy under the enforcement of the County-approved construction drawings.

**Tuesday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. (10hr shift)**

**Essential Job Functions**:
Performs utilities code enforcement duties related to ensuring compliance with county and state standards for backflow protection for all Pasco County Utilities residential and commercial customers. Interacts with Utility Inspectors and contractor representatives to assess and correct any backflow assemblies not in compliance. Inspects, evaluates, installs and repairs backflow prevention assemblies. Investigate, remove and mitigate any existing and/or potential potable water cross-connections with the County's water system. Performs inspections on new construction to ensure proper metering service is installed and prevent stealing of County water. Performs related work as required.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Knowledge of utilities backflow construction procedures and materials.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications.
- Knowledge of proper use of hand tools and power tools such as drills, table saws, reciprocating saws and impact wrenches.
- Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public.
- Ability to formulate concise inspections reports.
- Ability to read for comprehension.- Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.**Minimum Requirements**:
**PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS**: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 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 high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and three (3) years' of direct experience in water, wastewater, reclaimed water or plumbing field maintenance required. Backflow prevention and cross-connection experience preferred.**LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS**: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Water Distribution License preferred. Must obtain a Backflow Prevention Assembly Maintenance & Repair Specialist Certification within one (1) year from date of hire.
- **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 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 WORK PLACES FOR 2021**

**Agency**
- Pasco County**Address**

7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

**Phone**
- (727) 847-8030
- (727) 847-8103**Website**General Description**:
**JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UTILITY INSPECTOR - COMMERCIAL CROSS CONNECTION**

The Utilities O & M Backflow/Cross Connection Inspector performs technical work with administrative responsibility for management of the County's utility system maintenance activities and programs. Responsible inspection work in quality control of utility projects to assure compliance with Florida Rules