Southwest Florida Water Management District
Field Compliance Inspector (0665)
Southwest Florida Water Management District, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
Field Compliance Inspector (0665)
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Regulatory Support Bureau Here’s your opportunity to help ensure that our precious water resources are protected. Maximize your skills and your ability to make a positive difference within the Regulatory Support Bureau, a section with our Regulation Division. The Compliance Inspector will conduct regulatory compliance field inspections related to Environmental, Water Use, and Well Construction permitting. You will have the opportunity to make a difference in this promising position; playing a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources.
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
Starting Compensation Compliance Inspector 1 $19.50 - $22.18 Compliance Inspector 2 $20.78 - $23.63
Essential Functions
Conduct routine compliance investigations related to Environmental Resource Permitting, including construction, as-built and re-certification inspections, reviewing approved plans and as-built drawings, site inspections, documenting environmental features, and drafting summary reports.
Conduct routine compliance investigations related to Water Use Permitting, observing and documenting on-site activity, verifying permit conditions, installing withdrawal identification tags, and documenting compliance status.
Conduct or assist with field and office work related to Well Construction Permitting, observing well grouting and abandonment operations, conducting random well inspections, reporting and investigating well-construction complaints, completing summary reports, and reviewing and issuing well construction permits.
Conduct or assist with compliance investigations of water-resource related complaints, reviewing inquiries, conducting site inspections, obtaining data, creating and updating a Water Management Information System (WMIS) compliance file, and submitting recommendations.
Section support responsibilities: answering questions from the public, assisting applicants, responding to or routing citizen’s questions, participating in departmental projects, performing duties as assigned, and supporting emergency management functions during major storm events or other declared emergencies.
Working Conditions Work is divided between the field and office, with most of the work conducted in the field. Extensive travel, generally during the workday, is required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Fieldwork is frequently conducted under adverse weather conditions, remote, undeveloped and/or isolated sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activities / Requirements May be exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity, pests including mosquitoes and ticks. Work activity consists of continuous repetitive tasks using hands and feet (keyboarding, use of machetes or hammer). Frequently lifts and carries 20-pound objects, occasional 60-pound lifts. Ability to dig around well heads, bend, squat, reach above shoulder level. Must be able to drive an automotive vehicle for two hours or more at a time. Employee may be subject to call-in outside regular hours, on nights, weekends or holidays.
Required Credentials For Compliance Inspector Opportunity Field Compliance Inspector 1: High School Diploma, 1 year experience
Field Compliance Inspector 2: Associates, 2 years experience, equivalency
Application Process The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected, are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.
Additional Details This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Tampa, Bartow, or Sarasota, FL office. This position is eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 hours in a week.
Travel Required Yes. Extensive travel using District vehicle within coverage area.
Accepting applications until January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM About Us: Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, the District includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
Apply Now The District prides itself on providing a positive flexible environment that engages and supports employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.
#WorkForOurWater Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.
All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.
The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Regulatory Support Bureau Here’s your opportunity to help ensure that our precious water resources are protected. Maximize your skills and your ability to make a positive difference within the Regulatory Support Bureau, a section with our Regulation Division. The Compliance Inspector will conduct regulatory compliance field inspections related to Environmental, Water Use, and Well Construction permitting. You will have the opportunity to make a difference in this promising position; playing a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources.
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
Starting Compensation Compliance Inspector 1 $19.50 - $22.18 Compliance Inspector 2 $20.78 - $23.63
Essential Functions
Conduct routine compliance investigations related to Environmental Resource Permitting, including construction, as-built and re-certification inspections, reviewing approved plans and as-built drawings, site inspections, documenting environmental features, and drafting summary reports.
Conduct routine compliance investigations related to Water Use Permitting, observing and documenting on-site activity, verifying permit conditions, installing withdrawal identification tags, and documenting compliance status.
Conduct or assist with field and office work related to Well Construction Permitting, observing well grouting and abandonment operations, conducting random well inspections, reporting and investigating well-construction complaints, completing summary reports, and reviewing and issuing well construction permits.
Conduct or assist with compliance investigations of water-resource related complaints, reviewing inquiries, conducting site inspections, obtaining data, creating and updating a Water Management Information System (WMIS) compliance file, and submitting recommendations.
Section support responsibilities: answering questions from the public, assisting applicants, responding to or routing citizen’s questions, participating in departmental projects, performing duties as assigned, and supporting emergency management functions during major storm events or other declared emergencies.
Working Conditions Work is divided between the field and office, with most of the work conducted in the field. Extensive travel, generally during the workday, is required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Fieldwork is frequently conducted under adverse weather conditions, remote, undeveloped and/or isolated sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Activities / Requirements May be exposed to extremes in temperature and humidity, pests including mosquitoes and ticks. Work activity consists of continuous repetitive tasks using hands and feet (keyboarding, use of machetes or hammer). Frequently lifts and carries 20-pound objects, occasional 60-pound lifts. Ability to dig around well heads, bend, squat, reach above shoulder level. Must be able to drive an automotive vehicle for two hours or more at a time. Employee may be subject to call-in outside regular hours, on nights, weekends or holidays.
Required Credentials For Compliance Inspector Opportunity Field Compliance Inspector 1: High School Diploma, 1 year experience
Field Compliance Inspector 2: Associates, 2 years experience, equivalency
Application Process The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected, are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.
Additional Details This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Tampa, Bartow, or Sarasota, FL office. This position is eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 hours in a week.
Travel Required Yes. Extensive travel using District vehicle within coverage area.
Accepting applications until January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM About Us: Managing the water resources for west-central Florida, the District includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
Apply Now The District prides itself on providing a positive flexible environment that engages and supports employees. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime. Click on the link to apply and put yourself to work for our water resources.
#WorkForOurWater Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.
All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA.
The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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