Southwest Florida Water Management District · 1 day ago
Field Compliance Inspector (0665)
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$19.50/hr - $22.18/hr
1+ years expThe Southwest Florida Water Management District is a government agency dedicated to protecting water resources and minimizing flood risks. The Field Compliance Inspector will conduct regulatory compliance field inspections related to Environmental, Water Use, and Well Construction permitting, playing a vital role in preserving Florida's natural resources.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conducts routine compliance investigations relating to Environmental Resource Permitting: Conducts construction, as-built and re-certification inspections. Reviews approved plans and/or as-built drawings to verify construction is in accordance with approved design. Conducts site inspection to: document environmental features; note operation of related structures; record vegetative composition; and verify location, size, height and depth of retention/detention ponds, related conveyance parameters, filled areas, levees, pipes, canals, impervious areas, etc. Reviews the file of record to determine compliance with permit conditions. Inspects project sites to observe mitigation planting, water level, vegetative recruitment and maintenance. Notes discrepancies, if discovered, and drafts summary report and recommendations
Conducts routine compliance investigations relating to Water Use Permitting: Observes and documents on-site activity and records data. Obtains information used to verify the requirements for a water use permit to record possible violations and to determine the appropriateness of renewing permits. Reviews water use permit conditions placed on existing permits, compares information to existing conditions and notes discrepancies. Conducts site inspections to verify compliance with permit conditions, installs withdrawal identification tags, and documents compliance status of permit conditions
Conducts or assists with field and office work relating to Well Construction Permitting: Observes and documents well grouting and abandonment operations and notes discrepancies between observed activities, permit stipulations and proper procedures. Conducts random well inspections to verify proper construction methods. Reports and investigates well-construction related complaints. Completes and submits summary reports. Inspects public supply well sites: documents potential contamination sources and measures distances from the proposed well sites, examines project plans and compares them to proposed sites. Assists in coordinating site development and review with local agencies and the District's well construction permitting staff. Reviews and issues well construction permits
Conducts or assists with compliance investigations of water-resource related complaints: Reviews complaint inquiries, contacts involved parties, and reviews related permit files. Conducts site inspections, documents activity and completes report. Obtains other data (e.g., property owner information from the county property appraiser and aerial maps from the District), creates and updates a Water Management Information System (WMIS) compliance file and submits it for review, along with supporting materials and recommendations
Section support responsibilities: Answers questions from the public related to permitting and compliance matters. Assists applicants in completing permit applications. Responds to, or where appropriate, routes citizen's questions to applicable staff. The District plays a critical, emergency management role before, during and after major storm events and/or in conjunction with the overall emergency management strategy, operations and recovery for the State of Florida. The employee therefore may be required to perform duties as assigned before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies. Such duties may include the employee's normal work functions, or other emergency support functions as determined necessary by the District. Participates in departmental projects and performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma for Compliance Inspector 1
Associates Degree for Compliance Inspector 2
1 year of experience for Compliance Inspector 1
2 years of experience for Compliance Inspector 2
Ability to conduct regulatory compliance field inspections related to Environmental, Water Use, and Well Construction permitting
Ability to conduct routine compliance investigations relating to Environmental Resource Permitting
Ability to conduct routine compliance investigations relating to Water Use Permitting
Ability to conduct or assist with field and office work relating to Well Construction Permitting
Ability to conduct or assist with compliance investigations of water-resource related complaints
Ability to answer questions from the public related to permitting and compliance matters
Ability to assist applicants in completing permit applications
Ability to perform duties as assigned before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations
Ability to perform physical activities including lifting and carrying objects up to 60 pounds
Ability to drive an automotive vehicle for two hours or more at a time
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and remote locations
Ability to be on call outside of regularly scheduled work hours
Benefits
Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
Vision insurance
Deferred compensation Program
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability (District Paid)
Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
Health savings & flexible spending accounts
Flexible schedule for Work-life balance
Legal and Identity Theft protection
Wellness program
Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
State adoption benefit qualified employer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time
Company
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Official account of the Southwest Florida Water Management District serving west-central Florida.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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