Public Works Inspector II - Department of Transportation

Salary Range: $59,138.00 - $96,388.00 Annually

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A Public Works Inspector II ensures that contractors comply with specifications, standards and codes for public construction projects by performing on-site inspections on highway, street, bridge, water and waste water systems facilities or other complex construction projects. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek;

some evening and weekend hours may be required. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are exposed to construction sites, inclement weather, dust, noise and traffic. Work requires minimal physical exertion; however, there may be periods of prolonged standing or walking.

• On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• AND
  
  Experience:
  
  Have four years of experience in performing construction inspection work in one of the following areas: highways, streets, bridges or water and sewer system facilities.
• OR Equivalency Notes:
  Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates:
  Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
• PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• NOTE:
  
  YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
• ** Final date to receive applications:
  Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• Knowledge of construction methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of concrete mixing and pouring.
• Knowledge of City construction codes and specifications.
• Ability to inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with construction specifications, standards and codes.
• Ability to complete routine forms and reports and maintain a daily inspection log.
• Ability to perform routine field tests on construction materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effective.
• Ability to train new employees.

Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.