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Reviews construction plans specifications encroachment permits and other plans affecting assigned projects.
Meets and discusses construction details and problems with contractors and other agencies.
Conducts inspections of construction materials grade elevation underground facilities construction safety precautions concrete structures street light installations traffic signal installations traffic control devices and erosion and siltation control installations to determine compliance with contract plans and specifications and with city and other governmental regulations.
Makes field measurements of quantities in place.
Prepares and monitors the correction of project deficiencies.
Coordinates materials testing and construction survey activities.
Identifies and recommends the approval of necessary contract and/or design adjustments to accommodate field conditions.
Approves field adjustments.
Evaluates work in progress for compliance with safety standards.
Stops or rejects construction work.
Maintains daily diary and field records of materials and quantities used.
Calculates and recommends formal approval of appropriate progress payments to contractors for work completed.
Investigates citizen complaints related to encroachment or grading violations.
Leads the work of other Inspectors.
Performs field or office work related to construction inspection duties.
Marginal Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: Accepted industry standards terminology and procedures for public works construction projects; characteristics of materials commonly used in street and highway construction; surveying and construction staking (gradesetting and checking) practices; soils and construction material characteristics; construction safety standards; Cal Trans Traffic Control Devices Manual; Cal Trans standard specifications; blueprint reading; report writing; traffic safety.
Skill in: Driving an automobile on paved and unpaved surfaces; operating surveying equipment; preparing field sketches.
Ability to: Perform mathematical calculations up through plain geometry and trigonometry; read maps plans and drawings; determine and verify elevations using hand level and calculator involving algebraic functions; resolve conflicts; learn city encroachment and underground ordinances; identify problems evaluate alternatives and arrive at logical decisions; communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds both orally and in writing; read and interpret blueprints complex regulations and technical documents including plans and specifications; understand and use standard engineering and hand held tools used in Public Works Construction Inspection.
Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.
Education/Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Graduation from high school and six 6 years experience in street/highway construction and training in a field related to the inspection of construction (i.e. public works project surveying materials testing and/or paving) including at least two 2 years experience performing duties of a construction inspector.
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements
Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License is required. Failure to maintain this license shall result in discipline up to and including termination.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Rare < 10 Occasional 1133 Frequent 3466 Constant >66
Sitting: Occasional
Walking: Frequent
Standing: Rare
Bending (neck): Frequent
Bending (waist): Occasional
Squatting: Occasional
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Occasional
Crawling: Rare
Jumping: Rare
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Occasional
Twisting (waist): Rare
Grasp light (dominant hand): Frequent
Grasp light (nondominant): Frequent
Grasp firm (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp firm (nondominant): Rare
Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent
Fine manipulation (nondominant): Frequent
Reach at/below shoulder: Frequent
Reach above shoulder level: Rare
Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare
Over 100 lbs. Never
Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Rare
76 to 100 lbs. Rare
Over 100 lbs. Never
Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Coordination:
Eyehand: Required
Eyehandfoot: Required
Driving: Required
Vision:
Acuity near: Required
Acuity far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required
Talking:
Facetoface contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required
Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required
Work environment:
Works indoors works outdoors exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature on painting days working at unprotected heights being around moving machinery exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity on painting days exposure to dust fumes smoke gases odors mists or other irritating particles exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals exposure to excessive noise exposure to radiation or electrical energy when working in soils lab exposure to solvents grease or oil exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces working below ground using computer monitor exposure to vibration exposure to flames or burning items works around others works alone works with others.
Class Code: 5440
FLSA: Nonexempt
EEOC Code: 3
Barg. Unit: OE3
Probation: 12 months
Rev.:11/15
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time