Inspector (Land Disturbance)
JOB SUMMARY:
Under administrative direction of the Development Services Engineer/Stormwater, performs a variety of technical field and office engineering work involved in inspecting construction activities on assigned Community Development projects. Ensures conformance with approved plans, specifications, and City standards; identifies erosion and sediment control violations for the City; investigates, inspects, and enforces state, federal, and City erosion and sediment codes; maintains records and prepares reports on projects inspected; and provides information and assistance to contractors, developers, engineers, and the general public in person, by telephone, or in the field.
Overview of Duties, Responsibilities and Position Requirements
- Inspects the construction, repair, and/or alteration work on assigned community development projects including streets, parks, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking lots, water and sewer systems, storm drains, underground improvements, street lighting systems, landscaping, landscaping irrigation systems, facilities, and other City capital projects. Inspects materials, methods, and procedures for conformance with plans and specifications; enforces and observes testing of materials; reviews test reports; performs final inspection upon completion of project.
- Travels to and inspects private development construction sites for compliance with applicable erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management, floodplain management, and public improvement ordinances.
- Meets and confers with representatives of utility companies, contractors, engineers and other public agencies regarding construction plans and specifications; investigates and attempts to resolve citizen complaints.
- Verifies proper maintenance and effectiveness of erosion and sediment control, at a minimum, weekly.
- Opens private construction sites; collects all paperwork and signatures from developer and owner; verifies compliance with NPDES permits.
- Answers questions, provides information to, and confers with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience; schedules service interruptions with the least interference and least inconvenience to property owners; coordinates work with other City departments and utilities to resolve interferences and conflicts.
- Maintains records such as record of inspection, inspection log, verbal warnings, violation notices, stop work orders, etc.
- Takes appropriate action to resolve complaints and/or correct violations.
- Prepares and/or generates various records and reports including inspection log or record, start date, photographs, warnings, violations, stop work orders, etc.
- Testifies in court or at Board of Zoning Appeals on code violations.
- Takes, investigates, and finds solutions for Community Development Department’s complaints requiring field investigations.
- Performs field visits and conducts map/plan research regarding drainage complaint or private development sites.
- Completes inspections of City owned and maintained municipal separate stormwater system.
- Assists in preparing and processing progress payments for contractors; negotiating contract change orders and revisions to reimbursement agreements.
- Compiles detailed data on construction progress and inspection results including project punch lists; issues notification letters to contractors; maintains a variety of records and files; prepares various reports and logs on daily operations and activities.
- Reviews plans, specifications, contract documents, and other technical data to ensure conformance with City standard; recommends and/or makes changes as necessary. Receives and/or reviews various records and reports including erosion control plans, notice of intent, notice of termination, geotechnical reports, etc.
- Enforces and documents adherence to various environmental requirements.
- Responds to public inquiries at the front counter and over the phone in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Attends and participates in seminars, training sessions, and other meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in construction methods and materials, incorporates new developments as appropriate.
- Addresses public safety in construction zones; advises contractors of issues related to public safety; assists in detour planning, sign placement, and other traffic control measures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of a community development inspection program.
- Principles and practices of stormwater management design and construction, erosion and sedimentation control practices.
- Inspection methods and techniques related to stormwater maintenance.
- Surveying methods.
- Hydrology, hydraulics, soil mechanics and geology.
- Methods, materials, and progressive steps used in the construction of building and related structures.
- Permit processing procedures.
- Methods and techniques used in the inspection of community development construction projects.
- Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public works and building projects.
- Methods and techniques of detecting construction defects and faults.
- Methods and techniques of materials, testing.
- Applicable laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies governing the construction of community development projects.
- Mathematics principles and practices.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
- Methods and techniques of engineering principles, construction plans, and specification review for compliance with established construction standards.
- Methods and techniques of public relations.
- Principles and procedures of recordkeeping and filing.
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Technical report writing and preparation of correspondence.
- Drafting and mapping, GIS/Arc View
- Pertinent federal, state, local, City, and other applicable building, safety, and environmental codes, laws, and regulations.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
- Perform inspections on a variety of community development projects.
- Understand and interpret maps, engineering plans, construction drawings and specifications, and basic stormwater design calculations.
- Prepare accurate engineering records.
- Recognize the potential for process improvements and then propose and execute changes.
- Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, and property owners.
- Detect and locate faulty materials and workmanship and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
- Interpret and apply laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies governing the construction of community development projects.
- Perform various mathematical calculations.
- Prepare and maintain records, drawings, and reports related to construction activities.
- Prepare and present oral and written reports, including inspections, performance logs and records, and related compliance documents.
- Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and to detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction methods, practices, and requirements.
- Exercise sound and independent judgment.
- Plan and organize daily work schedules and prioritize inspections.
- Safely operate a variety of tools, equipment, and assigned vehicle.
- Understand engineering principles and apply to construction projects.
- Inspect and analyze construction procedures and interpret code violations.
- Implement and maintain daily records.
- Respond to issues and concerns from the community.
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job qualifies.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency supplemented by specialized training in public works inspection, civil engineering, or a related field.
- Three years of increasingly responsible construction, soil erosion and sedimentation control, construction site inspections, construction plan interpretation, or public works maintenance experience.
- Possession of Erosion and Sediment Control certification; may be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by the department.
- Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license.
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