What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Infrastructure Inspector -Transportation position at City of Roanoke, Virginia?
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Public Infrastructure Inspector to review plans and specifications and inspects projects in the right of way, sidewalk, alley or paving for compliance with contracts, ADA requirements, OSHA standards and city code and will issue violation/non-compliance notices. The successful applicant will inspect right of way, street, sidewalk, alley and related construction projects of contractors, developers and other builders at beginning of, during and end of work for compliance with plans, specifications and standards and inform contractor of deviations or errors and advises as to corrective action; track and keep progress records in MS Microsoft databases and Trackit permit software; and conduct routine tests in the field. High school diploma or general education degree (GED);experience with email, MS Word and Excel software; two to three years related experience and/or training in a sub-professional engineering position; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Reviews plans and specifications and inspects projects in the right of way, sidewalk, alley or paving for compliance with contracts. ADA requirements, OSHA standards and city code and will issue violation/non-compliance notices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Inspects right of way, street, sidewalk, alley and related construction projects of contractors, developers and other builders at beginning of, during and end of work for compliance with plans, specifications and standards
Tracks and keeps progress records in Microsoft databases and Trackit permit software.
Coordinates project work with other City departments
Informs contractor of deviations or errors and advises as to corrective action
Takes samples of materials for testing quality
Conducts routine tests in the field
Inspects street cuts made for utility purposes
Inspects sidewalks for public hazards and schedules/coordinates repairs
Inspects material received by contractors at project site to determine whether or not it meets the required specifications
Operates equipment in snow removal program
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); experience with email, MS Word and Excel software; two to three years related experience and/or training in a sub-professional engineering position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence in MS Word. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.SUMMARYReviews plans and specifications and inspects projects in the right of way, sidewalk, alley or paving for compliance with contracts. ADA requirements, OSHA standards and city code and will issue violation/non-compliance notices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Inspects right of way, street, sidewalk, alley and related construction projects of contractors, developers and other builders at beginning of, during and end of work for compliance with plans, specifications and standards
Tracks and keeps progress records in Microsoft databases and Trackit permit software.
Coordinates project work with other City departments
Informs contractor of deviations or errors and advises as to corrective action
Takes samples of materials for testing quality
Conducts routine tests in the field
Inspects street cuts made for utility purposes
Inspects sidewalks for public hazards and schedules/coordinates repairs
Inspects material received by contractors at project site to determine whether or not it meets the required specifications
Operates equipment in snow removal program
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); experience with email, MS Word and Excel software; two to three years related experience and/or training in a sub-professional engineering position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence in MS Word. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Salary : $44,325 - $50,974
