Engineering Inspector

City of Temple Terrace

STARTING SALARY RANGE : $32.54 - $35.79 per hour

POSITION : Engineering Inspector

POSITION NO : 3.221

DEPT : Public Works

This is a technical construction inspector position within the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include applying engineering principles and techniques to ensure technical competence and compliance with current construction standards, codes, and criteria. Work also includes reading, interpreting, and reviewing design plans and applications submitted for permits. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic principles and practices involved in civil engineering design and construction.
• Considerable knowledge of standard engineering terminology, specifications, and codes.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics as it pertains to standard construction related calculations, measurements, and cost estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, sketches, field notes, and other related documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to inspect Public Works projects under construction and to detect deviations from the approved designs, specifications, and construction practices.
• Ability to detect and locate defective materials and workmanship during the progress of a project.
• Ability to compile comprehensive reports on various phases of construction and review for accuracy, completion, and conformance to established procedures.
• Ability to learn the City's ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations demonstrating flexibility and use of logical and practical course of actions to meet City and department goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and exercise good judgment when addressing the public.
• Ability to physically perform assigned duties; perform work under adverse field conditions.
• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, push, and maneuver materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Certification, and Experience

Special Requirements

Estimated Engineering Inspector Total Compensation

CATEGORY

SUBTOTALS

Total Compensation

Annual Salary

$67,683

$87,846

City's Medical Contribution

$10,092

Retirement Plan (401A)

$6,768

Tuition Reimbursement

$3,000

Recreation Center Membership

$305

The City of Temple Terrace is a drug-free workplace.

A pre-employment drug screen, criminal history background investigation, and a driver's license verification may be conducted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

POSTING DATE : October 29, 2025

CLOSING DATE : Open until filled.

To apply for this position, please complete the online job application or download, complete and mail or hand-deliver a printed application to the Human Resources Department on the second floor of City Hall at 11250 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.

Employment applications will not be accepted via fax.