What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capital Project Inspector II position at City of Ocala?
This is a civil engineering position that will be primarily responsible for the inspections of capital improvement construction projects performed throughout the City and associated work for the Capital Project Division. Other inspections may involve private work performed within City right-of-way, and/or private developments. Inspector II reports to assigned Capital Project Manager.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs and conducts field inspections of capital projects which may include the following: underground utilities, construction of concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt and concrete pavements, all aspects of new road construction, resurfacing programs, storm drainage systems and retention areas, land clearing, sodding and seeding, traffic control and maintenance plans, count stations, pavement markings and signage, project safety, and all quality control testing performed by Contractor.Attends staff and various construction related meetings. Attends construction project progress meetings. Assists Project Manager with development of meeting schedule and assists with leading meetings. Learn the various programs used in Project Management to the level of independent electronic record keeping for projects. Checks materials delivered to site for compliance with approved submittals. Reconciles pay quantities with Contractor prior to submitting payment application. Reviews submitted applications and verifies quantities submitted were agreed upon. Documents daily construction activities by recording in logbook or electronically. Provides necessary response to public complaints. Represents the City of Ocala in a professional manner at all City related work sites. Serves as the liaison between Contractor, Project Managers, Division Head and the City Engineer. Coordinates with testing lab on project locations and frequencies of verification testing. Assists Project Manager in preparing bid documents and quantities for projects. Able to execute field relocations and minor re-designs approved by Project Engineers and Project Manager.Perform any other related duties as required or assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; E.G. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 5 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
1.Must possess and maintain a valid Florida operator's driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
2.Must maintain valid FDOT Intermediate Level MOT Certification.*
3.Must obtain FEMA certification IS-00200.b and IS-00800.b certification.
4.Must obtain FDOT Earthwork Level 1 and/or Asphalt Paving Level 1 certification.*
*Budget permitting
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in situations of a routine nature.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.
PLANNING
Limited responsibility with regard to specific assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and which would not only affect the operating efficiency of the individual involved, but would also affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a slight degree.
MENTAL DEMAND
Moderate mental demand. Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; operations requiring intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may be selected by the employee.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
Moderately repetitive. Activities with slight variation using a definite set of processes or directions with some degree of supervision. Choice of learned things in situations which conform to clearly established patterns and modes.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Occasional use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)
ACCURACY
Probable errors of internal scope should ordinarily be detected within the department or office in which they occur, but may affect the work of others within the unit, requiring additional expenditure of time to trace errors and make all necessary corrections. Errors would require a moderate amount of time to correct.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Frequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Intermediate: 10-Key
Basic: Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS
Not indicated.
OTHER SKILLS
Knowledge of modern construction principles and practices pertaining to above qualifications. Ability to enforce specifications and project requirements with firmness, tact, and impartiality. Intermediate math and computer skills required. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, and the general public. Ability to enforce specifications with firmness and tact, and impartiality, and use independent judgment. Capable of reading complex construction drawings. Must have the ability to work independently. Must have the ability to apply knowledge gained/learned, then use to make sound decisions. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and the general public. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and/or work schedules. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with clarity. Basic knowledge of construction safety practices. Very familiar with use of City of Ocala Construction Specifications and FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Design Standards.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, walk, talk or hear; frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, vibration; occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; E.G. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 5 years related experience and/or training. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
1.Must possess and maintain a valid Florida operator's driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
2.Must maintain valid FDOT Intermediate Level MOT Certification.*
3.Must obtain FEMA certification IS-00200.b and IS-00800.b certification.
4.Must obtain FDOT Earthwork Level 1 and/or Asphalt Paving Level 1 certification.*
*Budget permitting
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in situations of a routine nature.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work, referring all questionable cases to supervisor.
PLANNING
Limited responsibility with regard to specific assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work operations.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunity for decision-making of minor importance and which would not only affect the operating efficiency of the individual involved, but would also affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a slight degree.
MENTAL DEMAND
Moderate mental demand. Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; operations requiring intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may be selected by the employee.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
Moderately repetitive. Activities with slight variation using a definite set of processes or directions with some degree of supervision. Choice of learned things in situations which conform to clearly established patterns and modes.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
Occasional use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)
ACCURACY
Probable errors of internal scope should ordinarily be detected within the department or office in which they occur, but may affect the work of others within the unit, requiring additional expenditure of time to trace errors and make all necessary corrections. Errors would require a moderate amount of time to correct.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Frequent contacts with general public, patrons, or other outside representatives, wherein the manner of handling these contacts has a bearing on the organization's position and operation.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Intermediate: 10-Key
Basic: Accounting, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS
Not indicated.
OTHER SKILLS
Knowledge of modern construction principles and practices pertaining to above qualifications. Ability to enforce specifications and project requirements with firmness, tact, and impartiality. Intermediate math and computer skills required. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, and the general public. Ability to enforce specifications with firmness and tact, and impartiality, and use independent judgment. Capable of reading complex construction drawings. Must have the ability to work independently. Must have the ability to apply knowledge gained/learned, then use to make sound decisions. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and the general public. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and/or work schedules. Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with clarity. Basic knowledge of construction safety practices. Very familiar with use of City of Ocala Construction Specifications and FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Design Standards.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, walk, talk or hear; frequently required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, vibration; occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).
Salary : $48,040 - $63,800
