Land Development Inspector - CareerLadder Group

Polk County · Bartow

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LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION - LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR I, II, III, IV - 1 POSITION AVAILABLE 

$21.32hr - $28.56hr. (salary range)  
NON-EXEMPT

Employee Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic

LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR I
PG 12 NON-EXEMPT
$21.32hr/$44,345.60 Annually

LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR II
PG 14 NON-EXEMPT
$23.49hr/$48,859.20 Annually (Non-Exempt)

LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR III
PG 16 NON-EXEMPT
$25.91hr/$53,892.80 Annually (Non-Exempt)

LAND DEVELOPMENT INSPECTOR IV
PG 18 NON-EXEMPT
$28.56hr/$59,404.80 Annually (Non-Exempt)

Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts,
responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below.

MAJOR FUNCTION
Performs utility (water; wastewater; reclaimed water), roadway, pavement, culvert, drainage system, 
and related site development construction inspections to ensure compliance with the approved 
construction plans, specifications, and related permits. Ensures adherence to applicable codes and 
standards through regular field inspections.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Construction Inspection

• Interprets engineering design plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Observes and inspects construction activities, techniques, workmanship, and materials for 

compliance.

• Inspects installation of underground utility lines and backfill/compaction.
• Oversees soil density testing.
• Conducts erosion control inspections.
• Evaluates storm sewer systems, surface water management facilities, and site grading.
• Inspects pavement construction, including material depth, asphalt mix, and temperature.
• Reviews construction of lift stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Verifies material types, quantities, and installations.
• Observes installation of signage and traffic control devices.

Project Coordination and Documentation

• Maintains accurate records of project progress and inspection findings.
• Coordinates with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve site issues.
• Reviews and verify contractor pay requests, as applicable.
• Recommends project acceptance or release following final inspections.
• Performs other related duties as required to support the efficient operation of the division.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Regulatory and Technical Knowledge
• Familiarity with FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Polk County
Land Development and Utilities Codes.

• Understanding of traffic safety and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) standards.
• Knowledge of construction methods, material testing, and inspection practices for utility and 

transportation systems.

Analytical and Communication Skills

• Ability to interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, maps, and surveys.
• Able to assist with estimates of construction costs and quantities.
• Skilled in documenting findings and communicating with contractors and team members.

Physical and Operational Capabilities

• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and on active construction sites.
• Physically capable of walking, bending, stooping, sitting, standing, crouching, kneeling, and 

lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

• Skilled in operating motor vehicles for extended durations.
• Adept at distinguishing colors and shapes for accurate inspections and safety assessments.

Leadership and Organization
• Supports team success by sharing knowledge, offering informal training, and guiding others in
job-related procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Land Development Inspector I
Graduate from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Two (2) 
years of experience in roadway/highway, water/wastewater, or site development construction or 
inspection preferred.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license at the time 
of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Within 6 months of employment)

• Must obtain Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
• Must obtain FDOT Plans Reading certification.
• Must obtain Sediment and Erosion Control "Qualified Stormwater Inspector" certifications.

Land Development Inspector II
Graduate from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and a 
minimum of three (3) years of construction or inspection experience in roadway/highway, 
water/wastewater, or site development projects.
Must hold the following:
• Certification on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

• FDOT Certification for Plans Reading
• Sediment and Erosion Control “Qualified Stormwater Inspector”

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license at the time 
of employment.

A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum
qualifications.

Land Development Inspector III
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma. A 
minimum of five (5) years of experience in roadway/highway, water/wastewater, or site development 
construction or inspection.

Must hold the following:

• Certification on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
• FDOT Certification for Plans Reading
• Sediment and Erosion Control “Qualified Stormwater Inspector
• Level 3 Water Distribution Operator Certification
• At least six (6) certifications, as identified on the Certifications List below under Special

Requirements (or comparable equivalent).

Two (2) additional certifications listed below may substitute for (1) year of required field 
experience so long as they are different than those used to meet the minimum Inspector III 
qualifications, if applicable.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at time of 
employment.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the
minimum qualifications.

Land Development Inspector IV
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and at 
least seven (7) years of experience in roadway/highway, water/wastewater, or site development 
construction or inspection.

Must hold the following:

• Certification in Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
• FDOT Certification for Plans Reading
• Sediment and Erosion Control “Qualified Stormwater Inspector”
• Level 3 Water Distribution Operator Certification
• At least eleven (11) certifications from the approved list in the Special Requirements section (or 

comparable equivalents)

Two (2) additional certifications from the list may substitute for one (1) year of required field 
experience, provided they differ from those used to meet the minimum Inspector IV qualifications. 
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at time of 
employment.
A comparable combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted for the
minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Land Development Inspector I
Must obtain Certification on Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) within 6 months of time of employment. 
Must obtain FDOT Certification for Plans Reading and Sediment and Erosion Control “Qualified 
Stormwater Inspector” within 24 months from beginning of employment. The certifications listed below 
are not required at the time of employment.

Land Development Inspector II
Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector I and two (2) additional 
certifications from Certifications List below. They must be different than those used to meet and 
acquire Inspector I experience qualifications, if applicable.

Must obtain four (4) additional certifications from Certifications List below within 24 months of 
beginning employment as an Inspector II. Must have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of 
employment a Level 3 Water Distribution Operator certification.

Land Development Inspector III
Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector II and six (6) additional
certifications from Certifications List below.
Must obtain four (4) additional certifications from Certifications List below within 24 months of
beginning employment as an Inspector III.

Land Development Inspector IV
Must possess all Special Requirements mandatory for an Inspector III and must hold the following:

• Certification in Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
• FDOT Certification for Plans Reading
• Sediment and Erosion Control “Qualified Stormwater Inspector”
• Level 3 Water Distribution Operator Certification
• At least eleven (11) certifications from the approved list in the Special Requirements section (or 

comparable equivalents)
*Two (2) additional certifications from the list may substitute for one (1) year of required field 
experience, provided they differ from those used to meet the minimum Inspector IV qualifications.

Approved Certifications List (certifications marked with an asterisk (*) require periodic renewal):

• ACI Level I – ASTM C-31, C-138, C-143, C-172, C-173, C-231, C-1064
• Aggregate Field-Testing Technician – FDOT*

• Asphalt Paving Inspections, Level I or II – FDOT*
• Asphalt Plant Technician – FDOT Section 300*
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing
• Clearing and Grubbing – FDOT Section 110
• Concrete Field-Testing Technician – FDOT/ACI*
• Concrete Strength Technician – FDOT/ACI
• Confined Space Entry – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Construction Math – FDOT
• Earthwork Construction Inspections, Levels I & II – FDOT*
• Hazmat Nuclear Safety Technician – (Nuclear Regulatory Board 49 CFR172 Subpart H)
• Hot Mix Asphalt Paving & Inspection – FDOT
• Limerock Bearing Technician – FDOT
• Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) Technician – FDOT*
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Technician Class I, II, or III
• Miscellaneous Concrete Structures – FDOT
• OSHA 30 or 10
• Pipe Placement Inspection
• Portland Cement – FDOT Sections 346, 347, 350, 351, 352, 370
• Portland Cement Concrete Testing, Placement & Control – FDOT
• Roadway Technician (Asphalt in Place) B – FDOT Section 300
• Sewer Collection Certification A, B, or C – American Water Works Association (A.W.W.A.)/Florida 

Pollution Control Association (FPCOA)

• Signs and Markings, Levels I & II – FDOT/International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA)*
• Structures I – FDOT Sections 400 and 500
• Structures II – FDOT Sections 400 and 500.1
• Structures III – FDOT Sections 400 and 500.2
• Sub-Grade and Base Course Inspection – FDOT
• Troxler Density Technician – FDOT Section 330-11.3.5
• Traffic Safety in Work Areas – FDOT
• Trenching and Shoring – Open Trench Safety
• Utility Relocation, Clearing and Grubbing – FDOT
• Water Distribution Certification W D 3 – American Water Works Association (A.W.W.A.)/Florida 

Pollution Control Association (FPCOA)
• Work Zone Safety Control Technician

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.
 

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