Civil Engineer Inspector - Transportation And Development

CIVIL ENGINEER INSPECTOR I – TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Classification

Title:

Civil Engineer Inspector I

Performs entry level work in the inspection of County Transportation and Development projects. Work involves conducting inspections of assigned projects and proposed project sites; to ensure quality construction through compliance with specifications and applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations; consulting with contractors regarding work in progress, compliance with plans and specifications, and needed corrective actions. Work is performed under the close direction of a lead inspector or supervising engineer who monitors and inspects work while in progress and upon completion.

Conducts inspections of County Transportation and Development projects; examines work in progress. Inspections address all aspects of project construction and completion; base compaction, grading, subgrade, drainage, erosion and sediment control measures, curbs, driveways, pipes, material quantities and qualities, traffic control, and work zone safety, etc.

Performs engineering calculations necessary to determine compliance of project components, such as elevation, grading, alignment, distances, run off, etc.

Ensures projects comply with established guidelines, specifications, project plans, applicable codes, regulations, and standards.

Identifies noncompliance and reviews design in order to identify needed corrective actions.

Consults with contractors and engineers regarding compliance issues and needed corrective actions. Resolves routine technical problems on a day-to-day basis.

Performs measurements for contractor payment up to and possibly including surveying tasks as part of inspection work; conducts materials testing in the field and ensures materials meet standards and specifications; tests base compaction; tests concrete for air entrainment; takes soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete samples for laboratory tests.

Maintains records of project inspections, findings, corrective actions, meetings, progress, etc.; prepares reports of inspection activities and productivity; and writes letters and correspondence regarding project status, inspection findings, and needed corrective actions.

Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of inspection work to include scheduling assigned inspections, maintaining inspection logs, and maintaining related records.

Maintains equipment and instruments; recharges batteries on instruments and radios; stores and cleans equipment and instruments. Participates as needed in repair efforts related to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, and other emergency situations. Performs other related duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED; completion of a certificate program at a Technical College in a related field; supplemented by four (4) years of experience performing maintenance and construction work, one (1) of which include supervisory duties; or High school diploma or GED; supplemented by eight (8) years of experience performing maintenance and construction work, two (2) of which include supervisory duties; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Preferred candidate holds certification as a Flagman, a Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor, and an Erosion Control Inspector.

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12‑20 pounds).

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, or traffic hazards.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Position: 2143

Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location: TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT