Field Inspector, Water & Wastewater

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: TRAC

UNION/GRADE: Unit 9/Grade 19

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BASIC PURPOSE:

Provides inspection services on construction contracts performed by outside agencies affecting the Authority's wastewater transport system and water distribution system. Performs 8 M Permitting and Dig Safe inspection and markout activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Field Inspector. May receive functional supervision on projects from a Senior Program Manager, Field Operations & Permitting or TRAC Project Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects the work of contractors to ensure conformance to plans, specifications and standards. Maintains record of labor, costs of changes and extra work.
• Coordinates with Senior Field Inspectors and Project Managers to ensure that conditions of applicable 8(M) and other permits are enforced.
• Inspects materials for conformance to specifications, maintain records of progress, completed work and document changes and additional work.
• Surveys and calculates specifications along with using other engineering methodology to determine areas of reconnaissance locations and layouts in the field.
• Reviews designs and construction of projects of medium complexity and assists senior field inspector and engineering personnel on major projects for completion and conformance to specifications.
• Participates in Dig Safe inspection and markout activities both during work hours and on-call.
• Records completed work, maintains records of the cost of changes and additional work.
• Surveys existing water and wastewater appurtenances to update record drawings and detail records.
• Documents daily work completed within work order system including all field notes from job site.
• Performs mark out of MWRA water mains and sewers.
• Investigates dry weather wastewater discharges and various wet weather overflows.
• Supports wet weather operations as needed.
• Participates in emergency response to any/all MWRA emergencies as necessary.
• Provides On-Call inspection services as needed.
• Follows all MWRA safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of basic engineering practices in building and civil works construction as normally attained through an Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field; and
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater pipelines, surveying, construction or civil works as acquired through two (2) years of technical or professional experience in water distribution, wastewater collections, construction or a related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in field location techniques such as GPS.
• Ability to read blueprints, detail records and record drawings.
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions accurately.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with outside parties and to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Knowledge of computers with experience in Microsoft Office Suite, computer- based drafting and design systems, and MAXIMO.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory On Call work for after-hours inspection services in a rotation with other inspection staff.

A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License is required.

A valid Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator-in-Training License and a Collections System 1 Certification is preferred.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Power and hand tools, telephone, personal computer, copy and fax machine.

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 use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is very loud in field settings and moderately loud at other work locations.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or veteran status.

Salary : $1,339 - $1,870