What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Inspector II position at City of South Salt Lake?
The Engineering Inspector II reports to the City Engineer; performs quality assurance inspections on a variety of civil engineering and public works projects constructed by private developers, utility companies, City personnel, or contractors hired by the city. Ensures that projects the city will maintain or pay for meet appropriate City, industry, City, State and Federal standards. Assists with technical duties related to planning, designing, and coordinating the development, and construction of City streets, curb, gutter, sidewalks, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drain systems, parks, and other capital improvements.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Provides inspection services for the construction of City public works projects including streets, curb, gutter, sidewalks, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm drain systems, parks, and other capital improvements .
1.1 Assists City engineer in performing design, specification writing and cost estimating.
1.2 Conducts research on property boundaries, rights-of-way, easements, and existing improvements
1.3 Conducts studies to support project design and research and obtains funding sources.
1.4 Reads and interprets drawings and determines plan conformity to established standards.
1.5 Maintains files and up-to-date records such as as-built drawings, maps, etc.
1.6 Uses GIS and other asset management programs for decision-making purposes : coordinates GIS activities with the City GIS Technician.
1.7 Reviews pay requests and change orders from contractors and advises City Engineer regarding payments to contractors.
1.8 Prepares field notes to document contractor progress.
1.9 Approves Traffic Control plans.
2.1 Reads, interprets plans, and inspects installation of streets, curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm drains, sanitary sewer lines, water lines, water meters, hydrants, service lines, fire lines, and related utilities and structures.
2.2 With the help of the City GIS Technician, compiles, maintains, and provides storm drain, water, sewer, fire line and other related utility location information.
2.3 Tests materials for compliance to standards and project specifications
2.4 Approves continuance of work progress or issues "stop work" notices based upon compliance.
2.5 Notifies contractors of unacceptable construction materials and performance.
2.6 Maintains records and notes of field inspection findings.
2.7 Monitors testing equipment and ensures proper working conditions and accuracy.
2.8 Issues permits for street excavation and other construction activities.
2.9 Assists in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, bidding process, competency review of contractors and vendors, and selection criteria for public contracts.
3.1 Evaluates utility, drainage, right-of-way, and other related issues.
3.2 Ensures compliance with codes and standards.
4.1 Responds to inquiries from other government agencies, contractors, developers, property owners, staff, and the public.
4.2 Attends meetings and represents the city's interests with governmental organizations.
5.1 Verifies structure layouts, and grades.
5.2 Prepares and disseminates incoming and outgoing correspondence.
5.3 Checks public works projects for compliance with project plans and specifications
5.4 Works with contractors, and City personnel to ensure construction projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
5.5 Discusses construction problems with contractors; evaluates scope of problem and determines alternate courses of action; exercises professional judgement where errors could be costly.
5.6 Reviews pay requests and change orders from contractors and advises City Engineer regarding payments to contractors.
5.7 Prepares field notes on document contractor progress
5.8 Approves traffic control plans.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully 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 frequently required to use hands and arms to operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Salary : $32 - $48
