Public Utilities Inspector Coordinator

Under general supervision, this position performs skilled inspections for Public Utilities, prepares sketches for work crews, and provides technical support and oversight in the installation of water and sewer lines. Reports to the Public Utilities Field Operations Manager.

Performs inspections of utility tunnels, pump stations, sewage pump station suction wells and elevated tanks; monitors pump stations utilizing electronic metering devices, including flow totes, polysomic and volumetric meters; prepares sketches, construction notes, and engineering and construction drawings for the department, work crews, or technical staff; provides technical support, and oversees the installation of water and sewer lines.

Performs hydrostatic pressure tests and tapping of active mains (water and sewer) inspections; inspects utility facilities, to include tunnels, pump stations, suction wells, and elevated tanks, and inspects the work of utility installations performed by private contractors; coordinates bacteriological analysis and installation of backflow prevention devices to assure compliance with city specifications.

Coordinates and serves as a liaison between administration and field crews; works with contractors, city employees, and neighboring cities; reviews work orders to ensure accurate accounting of materials for in-house capital improvement projects, and assigns computer code for projects and enters into system.

Performs minor level surveys for utility crews during construction of gravity sewers; provides technical support and minor technical oversight, as directed by construction and sewer personnel; prepares programs for the verification of existing utilities; maintains accurate records and updated information for the computer mapping system.

Conducts site inspections on storage building construction in the absence of Site Inspector; reviews plans submitted by Engineers for utility verification and projected adjustments; performs field investigations and reviews patch permits; prepares correspondence, forms, reports, and graphic displays for presentations as directed, and researches departmental records.

Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Has considerable knowledge of modern utility construction practices, materials, and equipment, and of the various stages of construction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected. Has considerable knowledge of civil engineering practices as applied to the construction and inspection of water and sewage facilities. Has considerable knowledge of applicable State and local ordinances and codes. Has general knowledge of city geography.

Is able to detect and locate defective workmanship in construction or repair of water and sewage facilities. Is able to interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, codes and regulations. Is able to extract water samples on construction locations for bacteriological testing. Is able to exercise independent judgment in applying standards to a variety of work situations. Is able to exercise considerable tact and firmness in dealing with contractors, property owners and the general public.

Is able to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts within department and division, and with co- workers and the general public.

Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job…