Public Works Inspector

Excellent opportunity for qualified candidate to conduct field inspections of public works construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and standards of workmanship.

Responsibilities:

Inspects and oversees construction of bridges, buildings, dams, highways, and other types of public works construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.

Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.

May verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations using surveyor's level and transit.

Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.

Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing.

Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.

Interprets blueprints and specifications for contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.

Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.

Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.

Computes monthly estimates of work completed and approves payment for contractors.

Prepares sketches of construction installations that deviate from blueprints and reports such changes for incorporation on master blueprints.

Makes field inspections of all outside utilities construction work such as curbs, roads, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, sidewalks, and storm drains and appurtenances thereto and checks the quality and amount of work done.

Inspects slope cuts as to grading and alignment.

Prepares daily activity reports and compiles same.

Investigates complaints received regarding public works construction activities and recommends appropriate remedial action.

May issue permits relating to street openings and sewer connections and may collect fees for issuance of such permits.

Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Requirements: One (1) year of experience in the construction or installation of roads, water mains, sewer lines, or similar public works construction activities involving the reading and interpretation of blueprints, plans, specifications, and engineering drawings or surveying techniques directly related to public works construction.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

Hunterdon County offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, and this position is eligible for participation in the New Jersey State Retirement Systems.

For detailed information about the position please visit the New Jersey Civil Service Commission website and review the job specification:

https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/02933.htm

To Apply: Please submit a County Employment Application which must include a Resume & Cover Letter:

https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/DocumentCenter/View/389/County-of-Hunterdon-Application-for-Employement

Send to: Hunterdon County Human Resources, 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington NJ 08822

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,250.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Flemington, NJ 08822 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Flemington, NJ 08822: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,250