Construction Standard Inspector

Nature and Variety of Work

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is responsible for nearly 2,000 miles of County-maintained roadways that range from rural to urban classifications. The transportation infrastructure includes 900 bridges, as well as shoulders, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, stormwater management facilities, driveway aprons and nearly 3,000 acres of grassy area - all of which are maintained by staff of the Department. DPW&T’s workforce keeps the County’s various services moving by performing a myriad of activities which include removing snow and ice from County-maintained roadways, upgrading traffic signals, installing streetlights, clearing fallen trees, unclogging drainage inlets and maintaining stormwater management facilities, as well as performing roadway repairs ranging from potholes and sidewalk trip hazards to bridge repairs and resurfacing projects and more.

Examples of Work

• Inspects all phases of work to include grading, paving/resurfacing, concrete repair and replacement of stormwater management facilities and drainage related projects to ensure compliance with County specifications, standards, approved plans and ordinances.

• Utilizes the County’s GIS system and PG Atlas GIS System and ROW search daily to confirm work locality. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of each system.

• Inspects public service requests pertaining to County roadway issues such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt, concrete, beautification (litter, illegal dumping, trees), under drains, stormwater management facilities and drainage related matters.

• Inspects and carefully examines all work performed to confirm that substandard work is neither performed nor accepted. Reports work determined to be in non- conformance with the established standards or contract documents to immediate supervisor within one working day.

• Evaluates and makes recommendations for maintenance, repair or replacements.

• Conducts inventory and condition assessments of county asphalt, concrete and drainage infrastructure. Identifies locations requiring code enforcement or compliance action.

• Prepares and submits daily, weekly and monthly reports on contract activities.

• Performs daily on-site field visits to construction projects to monitor construction sites to determine present status and job progress in relation to completion schedule.

• Ensures the intent of the contract plans and specifications are met during construction and recommends field changes (as needed) to supervisor or County Engineer to meet the project intent.

• Provides daily input into Department’s Work Management Program for all investigated service requests.

• Oversees work of contractors ensuring compliance with County code and specifications and provides pictures of productivity.

• Thoroughly assesses and inspects request/complaints while informing chain of command with issues or required action needed.

• Serves as liaison with other agencies, residents and community members.

• Participates as an Essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.

• Experience performing inspection or code enforcement work on roadways or right of-way.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Additional Information

Job Location:

8400 D'Arcy Rd. Forestville, MD 20747

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Possess and maintain a valid State of Maryland driver's license.

• Must be willing to participate as an "essential" employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency operations as assigned.

• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.

• May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, motor vehicle background check and drug screenings, where applicable.

• Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies.

• Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

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