RIGHT OF WAY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (UTILITIES)

Salary : $20.96 - $38.90 Hourly

Location : Fairhope, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FHP00136

Department : Public Utilities

Division : Wastewater

Opening Date : 11 / 19 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Plays a lead role in Fairhope Public Utilities including the planning and implementation of the Utility Department's capital and operations projects, permitting and ordinances for water, wastewater, gas, electric utility systems; manages the plan review process, all utility inspections, utility easements, Cross Connection program, Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) program, and damage investigation; and provides technical support for utility operations performed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. This job is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to a pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The following list was developed through a job analysis; however, it is not exhaustive, and other duties may be required and assigned. A person with a disability which is covered by the ADA must be able to perform the essential functions of the job unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION : This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Serves as the Owner's Representative on large Capital Improvement projects making project related decisions with consultants and contractors.
• Performs inspections of newly constructed subdivision infrastructure; performs onsite
• inspections for capital improvement projects. Reviews permits and plans for compliance with County and State codes.
• Reviews plans, maps, specifications, soils reports, materials testing laboratory reports, contracts and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, county and industry codes and regulations; notes changes required and follows up as necessary.
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public; confers with County staff regarding possible changes to plans and problem resolution.
• Inspects safety aspects, including barricades, of jobs in progress; works to assure that contractors comply with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Checks plans, pay requests, submittals, and construction documents for accuracy.
• Participates in public meetings; meets with potential developers and the general public; answers inquiries and assists with permitting and construction processes.
• Manages the cross-connection control, FOG programs.
• Maintains logs of inspection performed; prepares periodic and special reports as required; estimates progress payments due on contracts for utility projects.
• Maintains and updates as needed the Utilities Department Standard Specifications.
• Serves as inspector-in-charge of a construction or repair project, including reviewing the work of consulting inspectors. May be required to issue stop work orders for safety related problems and may supervise a crew.
• May perform or oversee and evaluate routine field testing of construction materials.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Represents the City with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION : Public Utilities Department Operations. Employee performs plan review, administrative, and other functions to support the efficient operation of the department.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTION :

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Two (2) years of college-level course work in pre-engineering, construction technology, or a related field; AND four (4) years of construction inspection experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

PREFFERED AND REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS :

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Skilled in :

Physical Demands

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities; recurring lifting moderately heavy items such as record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.

Work Environment

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled. Work is subject to exposure to frequent travel, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, sewage, loud noise, heights exceeding 10 feet, dust and noxious odors.

The City of Fairhope offers a wide variety of benefits to regular full-time employees.

As a regular full-time employee with the City, you are eligible to enjoy the following benefits :

Regular Part Time employees who work 29 hours per week participate in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA)

Salary : $21 - $39