Construction Inspector I or II - Graham Area Office

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects.

Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Drives to geographically separated project sites to monitor program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

No experience required. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Construction Inspector II: 1 Year construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Basic roadway design.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Basic traffic management and control procedures.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.

• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
• Interpreting applicable information.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

• Scheduling work assignments.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

• Applicable inspection methods,…