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Senior Inspector |
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Pay Grade:
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G12
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FLSA Status:
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Non-Exempt
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Monthly Salary Range:
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$4,093 - $5,225
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Annualized Salary Range:
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$49,116 - $62,700
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Authorized:
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11/1999
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Revised:
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11/2004
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Job Summary
This classification is primarily responsible for performing many of the tasks in the following areas: Construction Administration, and Construction Inspection. This is the journey, fully trained level within this series; incumbents are expected to be fully competent to independently perform the full range of duties. Work mainly involves performing prescribed tasks in a somewhat predictable order. Exceptions are regular but are carried out according to pre-determined policies or procedures.
Supervision
Supervision Received
This class works under general supervision, wherein the assigned duties require the exercise of judgment or choice among pre-established actions, sometimes without clear precedents and with concern for the consequences of the action. The employee may or may not work in close proximity to his/her supervisor.
Supervision Exercised
This class may provide indirect supervision to lower level personnel.
Distinguishing Characteristics
N/A
Essential Functions
A. Construction Administration
Duties may include:
Negotiate firmly and tactfully with contractors, consultants, agencies, and property owners. Coordinate RFI's and submittal request. Provide coordination between construction management consultants, contractors, designers, utility companies, and governmental agencies. Coordinate and arrange for construction surveys and underground utility marking before excavation. Implement and use document controls in construction management. Review and monitor construction schedules for reasonableness and compatibility with contract requirements. Direct contractors to fulfill contractual obligations and complete corrections in a timely manner. Participate in pre-bid, bid opening, and pre-construction for District projects. Review construction change order, RFI's, and submittals requests. Maintain records regarding quality and acceptance of materials used and delivered. Estimate, measure, and compute volumes and quantities of work completed. Evaluate and prepare documentation for change orders and contract claims. Review permit applications, provide input on proper conditioning, issue permit, and collect fees. Prepare monthly construction progress reports, records, and red-lined drawings.
Attend departmental staff meetings to provide field status reports. Attend weekly progress meeting with contractors, designers, consultants, and owners. Investigate complaints and maintains records relating to construction projects. Review and initiate progress payments to contractors after verification of materials supplied or work completed. Act as a liaison with contractor, utility companies, and government agencies. Other duties as assigned.
Construction Inspection
Duties may include:
Inspect District construction projects to ensure conformance with contract plans. Estimate and analyze quantities of labor and materials utilized in District construction projects. Review and interpret blueprints, schematics, and specifications to verify accuracy. Conduct field reviews of construction work to ensure quality control, conformance to specification, and contract compliance. Prepare daily work report, field memos, correspondence, sketches on work, and final drawings. Inspect District right-of-way activity and land grading operations performed under District permits. Monitor and coordinate the collection of sample materials for testing to ensure quality of materials. Schedule final inspection and recommend acceptance of project. Other duties as assigned.
Job Demands
(1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise.
Knowledge and Abilities
Required Knowledge of:
Safety practices, techniques, and terminology of engineering.
Effective negotiation skills.
Basic soil mechanics and geology.
Basic mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Bidding and project formation procedures and construction standards.
Construction and inspection practices, procedures, and techniques, including utility installation.
Construction contract administration procedures, including claims
avoidance techniques, and construction scheduling techniques.
CPM construction scheduling.
Document control systems.
Methods, materials, and equipment used in construction.
Regulations, laws, codes, ordinances, and standards applicable to the construction industry.
Engineering terminology.
Required Ability to:
Learn the District’s progress payment processing system. Detect and
locate defects and faulty construction materials and workmanship.
Interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and terminology.
Prepare clear and concise technical reports and keep comprehensive records.
Read and interpret engineering and architectural plans.
Reason and solve problems.
Interpret engineering specifications, drawings, and terminology.
Understand and follow oral and written communications.
Communicate clearly and effectively with others.
Write clear and concise reports with facts from the jobsite.
Coordinate with various agencies, contractors, and district personnel to achieve a consensus regarding district construction projects.
Deal effectively and tactfully with contractors.
Interpret complex engineering design documents, specifications, and drawings.
Keep accurate field computations of the items in the bid documents for payment.
Memorize plans and specifications for the construction project.
Negotiate and approve change orders within established parameters.
Review and discuss problem solving of construction details.
Review and interpret the difference between actual site condition and drawings.
Take clear and concise notes in the field.
Understand the construction taking place without visiting the actual location.
Required Computer Skills with:
Common word processing software.
Common spreadsheet software.
Common database applications.
ERMS software concepts.
Accounting or operations software functionality.
Email, contact management, and scheduling software.
Project management software.
Presentation software.
Minimum Qualifications — Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Required Prior Experience
Two years of construction or field engineering experience, including at least one year of construction inspection of buildings, transit, or public works projects.
Required Prior Education
A High School diploma or equivalent.
