Public Works Inspection Technician

City of Hartford, CT•Hartford, CT

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Vacancy is in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. Under direct supervision, coordinates license and permit application responsibilities, including, but not limited to, street construction and repair, pavements, curbs, sidewalks and driveways, parking lots and playgrounds. Assists Permit Division with various projects from start to finish including design, estimating, project management, inspection, and coordination with contractors. Performs construction and public works related to technical and inspection work. Coordinates and performs Public Works related inspections including, but not limited to sidewalks and curbs, roads, concrete retaining walls, installation of various utilities, demolition, sewers, drains and site work. May coordinate with developers to perform inspections and approve construction work. Assists with City programs that include road paving and repairs, crack sealing, pavement markings, and installation and replacement of sidewalks and ramps. Ensures that all relevant safety regulatory requirements are met and that all assigned personnel comply with all safety procedures and best practices. Complies plans, maps and profiles necessary to perform work and obtains needed references from engineering records; performs and checks calculations of distances, angles, curves, areas and volumes, reduces field notes, transfers them to permanent records and draws complete and detailed maps. Works with the public to receive, enter, review, and approve permit applications process and procedures. The above duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent (s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a HMEA union position. This position is overtime eligible in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained in your application and may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The test will be designed to measure:

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school
Two (2) years of experience performing inspection duties on construction and demolition projects
Some experience in the construction industry
Must possess a VALID Driver's License
Knowledge of fundamental principles of construction and engineering as applied to municipal engineering
Knowledge of state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations pertaining to construction and inspections
Knowledge of principles, practices, tools, equipment and materials of pavement construction and building demolition
Skill in mathematics as applied to surveying and related operations
Skill in Microsoft Suite applications
Ability To read and interpret plans, specifications, maps, drawing, contracts, and work orders
Ability To maintain construction records and prepare inspection reports
Ability To interpret and explain the City's ordinances as it relates to the Department of Public Works and construction
Ability To learn new software applications needed to process and review permit applications and information
Ability To establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, representatives from other agencies, developers, officials and the public
Ability To perform detailed technical inspections and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and objectively

Responsibilities

Coordinates license and permit application responsibilities
Assists Permit Division with various projects from start to finish including design, estimating, project management, inspection, and coordination with contractors
Performs construction and public works related to technical and inspection work
Coordinates and performs Public Works related inspections
May coordinate with developers to perform inspections and approve construction work
Assists with City programs that include road paving and repairs, crack sealing, pavement markings, and installation and replacement of sidewalks and ramps
Ensures that all relevant safety regulatory requirements are met and that all assigned personnel comply with all safety procedures and best practices
Complies plans, maps and profiles necessary to perform work and obtains needed references from engineering records
Performs and checks calculations of distances, angles, curves, areas and volumes, reduces field notes, transfers them to permanent records and draws complete and detailed maps
Works with the public to receive, enter, review, and approve permit applications process and procedures