Job Description
Under supervision, performs at the fully functional level, conducting traffic surveys and field inspections of construction activity in the public way, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts field inspections of construction, demolition, and excavation sites to ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, regulations, permit and dig ticket terms, policies, and installation plans (collectively known as "criteria"). Inspections shall be conducted using electronic devices.
• Surveys public right of way to identify impacts to traffic flow including obstructions on sidewalks, bike lanes, and traffic lanes. When necessary, advise entity that caused the obstruction on how to comply with approved traffic control plan and maximize safety for right of way users.
• Perform utility damage investigation per 811 Chicago policies.
• Consult with entities to bring site into compliance, issue citations for noncompliance when necessary. Reinspect sites to ensure compliance.
• Organize and prioritize daily inspections agenda based on directives from CDOT management, elected officials, "311" service requests, permit milestones, One Call concerns, sign work orders, and other sources.
• Respond to inspection requests with sufficient data including description of the issue, a proposed solution, and pictures.
• Research construction and obstruction activity using electronic databases, and by interpreting and applying criteria. Close out and reassign open inspections; create new work orders when required.
• Conduct inspections in an effective and efficient manner.
• Maintain field notes, inspection logs, and mileage sheets; comply with accountability measures including device tracking

Additional duties may be required for this position
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications

• Two years of work experience inspecting public way construction and demolition projects, or interpreting blue prints for public way construction and demolition projects; and/or determining street sign placement; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

NOTE: Persons hired into this title must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.
You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license AND proof of automobile insurance at the time of processing.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Proficiency operating electronic devices including mobile phones, computers, and tablets.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and cloud versions of One Drive
• Previous experience with public way inspections, construction projects, and / or street sign placement
• Previous experience reading plans and civil drawings
• Proficiency with the Municipal Code of Chicago Title 9, 10 and CDOT Rules and Regulations