Nassau County is 726 square miles of natural beauty located in the northeast corner of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean and Interstate 95. With 13 miles of pristine beaches, hundreds of miles of rivers, historic downtown Fernandina Beach, and an expanding economy. The combination of rich history, rural charm, natural resources, quality-of-life, and proximity to strategic installations provides Nassau County with unparalleled potential.  Part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area, Nassau County has a population of 91,113 and a regional population of 1.6 million, the Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) estimates that Nassau County grew by 4.92% last year ranking as the 4th fastest-growing county, by percent growth, in Florida [2nd among counties with a population of at least 80,000]. BEBR predicts Nassau County will be the sixth fastest-growing county in the State of Florida over the next 10 years with a projected population expansion of 33% resulting in over 121,600 people calling Nassau County home.

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This position conducts and supervises inspections of roadway drainage and new development projects for compliance with County standards, provides guidance and makes recommendations. Provides representation for the County at the individual job sites. Prepares reports and conducts negotiations with the public and property owners. Ensures subordinate compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations, and standards of quality and safety. Helps maintain the County’s Storm Sewer Infrastructure Management program.

• Supervises construction activities of the Nassau County Stormwater & Drainage Management Department.
• Conducts and supervises field inspections of roadways drainage and new development projects for compliance with County standards/codes, FDOT Specifications, Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual, Environmental Resource Permits, and NPDES Guidelines. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in their application.
• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy, coordinates trainings, evaluates performance, makes recommendations and offers advice and assistance as needed.
• Supervises the work of subordinate personnel as assigned; supervisory duties may include instructing; planning, assigning and reviewing work of others; maintaining standards coordinating activities; allocating personnel; assisting with new employee selection; acting on employee problems; recommending employee discipline; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
• Provides guidance to subordinates in solving construction conflicts.
• Performs residential lot grading and drainage complaint inspections.
• Monitors construction activities in the County to ensure proper permitting was obtained.
• Completes lot grading inspections; inspects grade work and construction on residential sites to ensure compliance with approved site plans and County specifications/codes.
• Investigates complaints received from the general public.
• Ensures proper temperature of asphalt/concrete.
• Ensures rideability of roadway and bridge surfaces, as well as proper traffic control.
• Uses survey equipment to ensure proper elevation and grade of earthwork.
• Resolves discrepancies between plans and field conditions.
• Assists Development Services with plan review for residential lot grading submittals.
• Reviews and approves “as-builts” submitted by contracts/developers.
• Assesses property damage from natural disasters.
• Inspects and makes recommendations for drainage onto County rights-of-way to include new and existing driveway connections and permitting.
• Performs pipe inspections via videos, profile reports or visually as required.
• Inspects and approves subdivision development and County projects for compliance with County specifications/codes; prepares and updates quality assurance plans for projects and subdivisions in the County.
• Serves as liaison between contractors, the County and the general public; documents all discussions between contractors and County personnel; resolves problems between contractors and the public.
• Attends and/or conducts pre-construction, utility and weekly meetings.
• Calculates materials required for assigned projects; compares receipts received to planned quantities for evaluation of pay requests; collects/checks all tickets of materials received.
• Ensures all projects and developments maintain compliance with ADA Standard Regulations.
• Keeps supervisors apprised of project status.
• Notifies the public of road closures; takes steps to ensure public safety on roadways and developments while under construction.

(These essential functions are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)

The hourly range for this position is $24.2455 - $36.8926. The County provides a comprehensive benefits program and participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and has a 3% employee contribution requirement. Voluntary supplemental 457 deferred compensation retirement is also available. For additional benefit information, visit: https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/243/Employee-Benefits.

Nassau County is a Drug Free Workplace; This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws.