Salary: $23.27 – $34.90 Hourly
Location : Land O’ Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 11497
Department: Facilities Management
Division: Facilities Construction
Opening Date: 10/20/2023
Closing Date: 11/2/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $23.27 – $34.90
Pay Grade: N36 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.New Hires are generally brought in from minimum to midpoint of pay range.
General Description
Join our team as a Construction Specialist I!
Supervisory and technical work with responsibility for continued development, implementation, and inspection of projects through a quality assurance/quality control program.
Essential Job Functions
Provides technical over site of multiple construction contracts to include the review of contracts and preparation of quality assurance for assigned projects. Coordinates construction operations between contractors, personnel, and other agencies to ensure arrangements are made for site access.
Conducts on site visits to ensure inspections, tests, materials, equipment, parts, or products are as specified. Checks for defects and any deviations from specifications. Performs visual inspections of finished products. Participates in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions. Evaluates necessary corrections in the contractors Quality Control system.
Assures that work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, safety and environmental policies and regulations, coordinating work with other activities and contractors, resolving problems and providing input to the Project Manager of items that do not meet with County standards, including products, materials, and equipment used by contractors. Assists Project Manager in trouble shooting quality assurance/quality control problems and making appropriate corrections.
Communicates verbally and in writing results and findings with those in charge of the products, and recommend any required corrective actions. Prepares compliance reports as required. Completes documentation needed to support project oversight. Supplies quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
Reviews all quality control data submitted by contractors while investigating and correcting any out-of-control analysis. Interprets test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release. Investigates and reports questionable test results.
Uses, calibrates, validates, or maintains measurement equipment.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to detect defects that could be easily missed by the supplier but still present a quality or safety risk.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, contract documents, and submittals with comprehension and the ability to implement the requirements.
- Strong knowledge of building and construction techniques and building systems and components.
- Ability to effectively prepare quality assurance reports, recommendations, and prepare any required documentation associated with the Quality Control Program.
- Strong writing skills for preparation of quality assurance reports, quality systems manual updates, and SOP’s.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Strong verbal communication skills. This includes the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with contractors, architects, engineers and others regarding quality control issues, quality control requirements, implementation of quality control programs, and corrective measures where required.
- Strong ability to conduct their required work without continuous supervision.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field and two (2) years of professional work experience analyzing and tracking data, reviewing contracts and field installation of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, or civil work ORgraduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate in Science Degree in Construction Management, or a related field and four (4) years of professional work experience analyzing and tracking data, reviewing contracts and field installation of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, or civil work ORpossession of a High School diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of work experience in the building construction and maintenance trades. Experience with decibel meter, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sampler, volt meter, and other measurement tools used in the construction field.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: A valid Florida driver’s license is required. Must possess or obtain within one (1) year from date of hire one or more of the following certifications: Strom Water Inspector, Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C), IFMA Facilities Management Professional, IFMA Sustainable Facilities Professional, or similar certifications.
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 WORK PLACES 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.
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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 professional work experience you have in analyzing and tracking data, reviewing contracts and field installation of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, or civil work?
- 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
Which best describes the years of experience you have with decibel meter, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sampler, volt meter, and other measurement tools used in the construction field?
- 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
- No experience
06
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
07
Do you have any of the following or can you obtain any of the following within one (1) year from date of hire one or more of the following certifications? (Please check all that apply):
- None
- Storm Water Inspector
- Construction Quality Management for Contractors
- IFMA Facilities Management Professional
- IFMA Sustainable Facilities Professional
- Similar certifications
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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 documentation needed at time of application or next business day)
- Yes
- No
09
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
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Are you legally allowed to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?
- Yes
- No
12
Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?
- Friend/Family Referral
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Magazine publication
- Pasco County
- Pasco County Traffic Sign
- Other
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