Inspector
JOB
OBJECTIVES
Inspect workmanship and materials used in a variety of
public works projects; and, ensure conformance with plans,
specifications, and departmental regulations.
Assists with all activities in the Streets
Division.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive general supervision from public works supervisory
or management personnel.
Exercise no supervision.
POSITION
ACCOUNTABILITIES - May include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Review plans and specifications of assigned project with
construction supervisor; attend pre-construction
conferences. Check
for construction permits; inspect materials for
identification as conforming to specifications.
Inspect chip seal and slurry seal and various other
surface treatment maintenance techniques.
Attend walkthroughs on construction projects;
prepare a list of recommended corrections and repairs for
sidewalks, curbs, gutters, asphalt, street lighting,
signage and street or parking lot striping.
Provide a cost estimate for special projects.
Indicate location of various as-builts on plans.
Prepare a variety of activity records and reports such as
work orders, inspection, daily activity report, and other
computer or manual reports as required.
Assist with computer software for the pavement
maintenance management program as assigned by supervisory
of management staff. Assist
with all pavement maintenance activities as assigned.
Oversee the examination of materials for analysis
by laboratories. Collect
paperwork and verify quantities of services provided by
contractors and recommend approval for payment.
Field verify materials used and work performed;
prepare necessary reports for progress payments.
Confer with property owners, utility companies and
other City departments, regarding project schedule,
hazards and inconvenience.
Position accountabilities: schedule service
interruptions with the least interference and
inconvenience to properties, and the general public.
Perform related duties, as assigned.
CRITICAL
SKILLS/EXPERTISE ‑ needed to complete position
accountabilities
Knowledge
of:
Principles, methods, materials, equipment, and safety
hazards of construction inspection.
Defects and faults in construction.
Materials sampling and estimating procedures.
Applicable laws, regulations, codes, and
departmental policies governing the construction of
assigned projects.
Ability
to:
Understand and interpret engineering plans and
specifications and prepare accurate public works records.
Detect and locate faulty materials and workmanship and
determine the stage of construction during which defects
are most easily found and remedied.
Understand and perform survey work.
Experience
and Training:
Any combination of experience and training that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would
be:
Experience:
One
year of increasingly responsible experience performing a
variety of technical engineering work, including some
construction inspection experience.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade,
supplemented by specialized training in mathematics,
building safety and construction technology, civil
engineering or a related field.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
Physical
Requirements:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up
to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds
of force constantly to move objects.
Work
Environment:
Position is subject to outside environmental conditions.
No effective protection from weather.
Position may be subject to extreme heat or cold for
periods of up to 10 hours.
Position is subject to hazards.
Proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical
current, exposure to chemicals.
License
or Certificate:
Possession
of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Arizona
commercial driver’s license.
FLSA
Status: Non-Exempt
Employee
Association Status:
A.F.S.C.M.E.
Developed:
09/04
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Job Hotline
(Voice Only): 623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110
* Peoria
Arizona 85345 * (623) 773-7100 * Fax (623) 773-7141 |
