Engineering Inspector

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Supervises and participates in surveying, inspection and review of construction plans and sites, utility installation, and soil erosion and sediment control measures to insure compliance to approved plans, technical specifications, and all local codes and ordinances. Also provides administrative and technical assistance to the County Engineer, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting Engineering Division projects to assure all programs are completed efficiently and effectively according to plan specifications.

Requirements

Graduate of a two year technical school program in Engineering and Surveying.
Two (2) years of related experience.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Valid Georgia (class C) Driver’s License and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Level 1B Soil Erosion certification or ability to receive within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge of surveying methods, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of siltation prevention and drainage systems.
Ability to review and interpret construction plans/specifications, hydrology studies, plats, and maps.
Ability to calculate and measure square footage and quantities of materials.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of road construction design.
Knowledge of principles and practices utilized in the inspection and testing of materials used in the construction of roads, bridges, and other projects.
Knowledge of local Soil Erosion and Sediment Control and Subdivision Regulations, Codes, and Ordinances.
Excellent oral and written skills.
Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate subordinates assigned as per County Engineer.
Ability to identify potential problems, conflicts, and violations in reviewing road construction plans.
Ability to effectively develop and prepare road improvement program recommendations for consideration by County Engineer and other County officials.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, developers, consultants, the public, and others.
Ability to coordinate assigned work with other departments and County governmental officials based on prescribed policies and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

Monitors project areas to ensure compliance with Soil Erosion and Sediment Control guidelines and specifications; assist with conflict resolution with contractors.
Measures roads, determines square yardage, estimates construction costs.
Reviews field data and develops construction plans for roads, culvert replacements, utilities, sidewalks, industrial parks, sewer bores, etc.; interprets construction plans; determines technical requirements for construction; sets grades, batter boards, etc.
Investigates existing drainage problems and develops corrective action recommendations for problems.
Reviews subdivision and commercial development plans prior to approval to ensure compliance; submits change recommendations as necessary; monitors subdivision during construction and at completion to ensure conformance to submitted plans.
Inspects structures, pipes, bridges, walls, etc., for defects or substandard construction.
Complete/assist with yearly road rating of Hall County’s roadways.
Supports Road Maintenance during snow and ice emergencies.
Review plans prior to construction. Works with other division staff in planning and scheduling County projects.
Inspects progress of construction projects.
Conduct inspections of projects to assure minimum construction standards, road construction materials, and infrastructures meet or exceed required minimum specifications.
Assists with road determination proceedings, road acceptance qualifications, and road abandonment procedures.
Reviews plans and permit information for approval and makes site inspections to ensure utility facility installations meet County specifications; coordinates utility relocation on road improvement projects to avoid delay to Hall County’s contractors on improvement projects; reviews requests from utility companies for reimbursable utility relocations.
Performs storm water inspections as needed.
Performs other relevant work as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.