What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Inspector #1417 - Highway - Public Works Division position at Hamilton County Job and Family Services?
Description
Under limited supervision, ensures compliance with County construction standards and regulations through inspections of highway and engineering projects, including new subdivision roads, utility installation and repair, sewer cut-in and repair, light construction, and investigates complaints relating to areas of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a directly related discipline plus five (5) years of direct work experience in highway construction and the engineering field; Must have computer experience working in Word and Excel programs. Must have I-pad and software user ability.
A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
Seven (7) years of direct work experience in highway maintenance and construction management, two (2) of which must be in a supervisory or lead capacity role. Must have computer experience working in Word and Excel programs. Must have I-pad and software user ability. A valid driver’s license is required.
Physical Requirements
Work requires limited physical effort involving considerable driving and sitting with intermittent sitting and walking. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to hot, cold, dry, wet, dusty, muddy, windy, and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving equipment, mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to vibrations, jostling and bouncing. The employee may work in high precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A or qualification B. Qualification A- An Associate's Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a directly related discipline plus five (5) years of direct work experience in highway construction and the engineering field; Must have computer experience working in Word and Excel programs. Must have I-pad and software user ability. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification B- Seven (7) years of direct work experience in highway maintenance and construction management, two (2) of which must be in a supervisory or lead capacity role. Must have computer experience working in Word and Excel programs. Must have I-pad and software user ability. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet qualification A or qualification B?
What is your highest level of education completed?
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in highway construction and the engineering field?
How many years of direct work experience do you have in a supervisory or lead role?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand the fundamental principles of engineering inspection, general specifications for roads, utility cut-in, repair and drainage?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to read maps, engineering drawings and specifications and related construction documentation and making technical calculations?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to plan, organize, and prioritize engineering inspection activities to ensure compliance with rules, regulations and procedures?
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises, Tennessee Standard for Road and Bridge construction?
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
Under limited supervision, ensures compliance with County construction standards and regulations through inspections of highway and engineering projects, including new subdivision roads, utility installation and repair, sewer cut-in and repair, light construction, and investigates complaints relating to areas of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a directly related discipline plus five (5) years of direct work experience in highway construction and the engineering field; Must have computer experience working in Word and Excel programs. Must have I-pad and software user ability.
A valid driver’s license is required.
OR
Seven (7) years of direct work experience in highway maintenance and construction management, two (2) of which must be in a supervisory or lead capacity role. Must have computer experience working in Word and Excel programs. Must have I-pad and software user ability. A valid driver’s license is required.
Physical Requirements
Work requires limited physical effort involving considerable driving and sitting with intermittent sitting and walking. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust while performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to hot, cold, dry, wet, dusty, muddy, windy, and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently works near moving equipment, mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to vibrations, jostling and bouncing. The employee may work in high precarious places and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet all of the criteria listed in qualification A or qualification B. Qualification A- An Associate's Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a directly related discipline plus five (5) years of direct work experience in highway construction and the engineering field; Must have computer experience working in Word and Excel programs. Must have I-pad and software user ability. A valid driver's license is required. OR Qualification B- Seven (7) years of direct work experience in highway maintenance and construction management, two (2) of which must be in a supervisory or lead capacity role. Must have computer experience working in Word and Excel programs. Must have I-pad and software user ability. A valid driver's license is required. Do you meet qualification A or qualification B?
- Yes, I meet all of the criteria in qualification A.
- Yes, I meet all of the criteria in qualification B.
- I meet some of the criteria in qualification A.
- I meet some of the criteria in qualification B.
- No, I do not meet the criteria for qualification A or qualification B.
What is your highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have in highway construction and the engineering field?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
How many years of direct work experience do you have in a supervisory or lead role?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Outlook?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Outlook.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Outlook at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Outlook at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Outlook daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Word?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Word.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Word at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Word at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Word daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
How would you describe your skill level using Microsoft Excel?
- No experience – I am unfamiliar with Microsoft Excel.
- Basic- I occasionally use Microsoft Excel at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Average – I use Microsoft Excel at least once a week at my current (or at a previous) job.
- Advanced - I use Microsoft Excel daily at my current (or at a previous) job.
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand the fundamental principles of engineering inspection, general specifications for roads, utility cut-in, repair and drainage?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to read maps, engineering drawings and specifications and related construction documentation and making technical calculations?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to plan, organize, and prioritize engineering inspection activities to ensure compliance with rules, regulations and procedures?
- Yes
- No
Do you have direct work experience that required you to understand the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises, Tennessee Standard for Road and Bridge construction?
- Yes
- No
Are you fluent in both English and Spanish? This is not a requirement for the position.
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
