Public Works Inspector II

Calvert County Government

About The Position

The Public Works Inspector II classification positions are distinguished by their role in planning, coordinating, and supervising contractors hired by the County. Subject positions have oversight of commercial construction, road construction, drainage, sewerage, public water, tree trimming, guardrails, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, bridges, and dams on publicly-owned rights of way and parcels. Work requires technical inspections and compliance with engineering specifications. The application of engineering procedures to inspect road and street construction work, residential lot grading, and utility repairs must ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Technical experience and oversight of projects are essential to perform job requirements. Special projects can entail troubleshooting roads, fields, construction work, site drainage, and other areas requiring technical knowledge. The Public Works Inspector II handles a heavy volume of customer complaints. Public Works Inspector II positions report to the Project Management Division Chief.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Training in erosion and sediment control and stormwater management.
Six years of progressively responsible civil construction and/or engineering technician experience, two of which must be in code or ordinance enforcement.
Valid driver’s license.
A current Medical Examiner's Certificate is required.
MDE erosion and sediment control certification.
State Highway erosion and sediment control certification or must obtain within the first six months of employment.
Certified storm water inspector with illicit discharge detection certificate within the first six months of employment.
National Pipeline assessment certification within the first year of employment.
Certified cured in place inspector within the first year of employment.
Operation of County owned vehicle.
Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds; operation of keyboard devices.
Site work exposes workers to dirt and soil.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and supervises contractor work for road construction, storm drain, sanitary sewer, public water, guardrail, sidewalks, curb and gutter, tree trimming, bridges, dams, and other needs as identified by the Department of Public Works.
Processes contractor payment applications in compliance with the contract provisions.
Revises maintenance contracts as necessary to meet the needs of the Department of Public Works.
Inspects and certifies subdivision street construction to ensure compliance with County road ordinances.
Inspects work and performs related project management duties on County roads construction projects to ensure work is performed to State and County specifications.
Inspects residential construction sites for compliance with an engineer’s approved site plan.
Inspects annually the final stabilization of previously installed stormwater management devices for compliance with local ordinances.
Writes noncompliance reports, civil citations, stop work orders for Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance or Stormwater Management Ordinances.
Conducts initial and periodic inspections for erosion and sediment control compliance.
Performs special projects contract including but not limited to capital improvement projects, drainage, and road repairs.
Inspects and approves the work, and processes invoices for payment for, tar and chip, and asphalt overlay annual contracts.
Approves contractors' utility permit requests within County rights-of-way.
Inspects commercial construction sites for compliance with an approved engineer’s site plan.
Coordinates with homeowners and contractors to address repairs needed on existing stormwater management devices.
Reviews and signs various permits.
Acts on citizens’ complaints and follows-up with a field inspection to resolve site plan issues.
Estimates the cost of projects and budgets.
Provides training and lead work direction to less experienced inspectors.
Coordinates work with other divisions such as Code Enforcement, Inspections and Permits, Water and Sewer, Highway Maintenance, and Engineering as needed.
Performs related work as required.