Public Works Inspector​/Right of Way

Public Works Inspector Purpose & Job Related Requirements

Reports To: Utility Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six (6) month probationary period

Pay Grade: 116

Safety Sensitive: Yes - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance

Purpose of Job: The purpose of this job is to inspect a variety of Public Works projects and assets, ensuring that new subdivision street construction and storm drainage facilities are completed in accordance with approved specifications, drawings, and appropriate Unified Government ordinances.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring daily activities of project site construction, generating project cost estimates, inspecting work of contractors and subcontractors, inspecting post‑construction stormwater management facilities, investigating citizen complaints, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend hours

May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, be responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

High school diploma or equivalent with two years of roadway construction/inspection experience, storm drainage construction/inspection experience, stormwater inspection experience, development site inspection experience, surveying experience, or erosion control construction/inspection experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Georgia.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain Erosion and Sediment Control Advanced Fundamentals Level 1B Certification within 6 months of employment.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain National Safety Council D.O.T. Flagging Certification within 6 months of employment.

• Inspects erosion and sediment control installations on assigned projects; makes recommendations for correction, relays information regarding project specifications, and ensures work is completed within a given timeframe.
• Inspects right‑of‑way for repairs and possible encroachment issues; facilitates acceptance process; maintains right‑of‑way document files and reviews right‑of‑way encroachment permits; monitors progress and performs final inspection once the project is complete.
• Monitors daily activities of subdivision and project site construction at numerous projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with safety and project guidelines.
• Meets with contractors, subcontractors, public works crews and appropriate parties (electrical company, historical society, natural gas company) before, during and at the completion of construction and maintenance projects to ensure proper completion of the assigned project.
• Meets with property owners, citizens or other departments to resolve complaints or problems associated with improvement projects abutting their property.
• Analyzes complaints received from citizens; develops solutions to alleviate problems.
• Composes technical reports to supervisor and letters to developers, private citizens, or contractors to gain compliance or correction when site violations occur or property maintenance is needed.
• Coordinates and conducts pre‑construction or post‑construction meetings as required.
• Attends monthly Utility Coordination Committee meetings.

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Public Works Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Public Works Inspector.
• Knowledge of the terminology used within the department, by the Georgia Department of Transportation, and the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (includes current GDOT…