Public Works Inspector III (Conduit)- Department of Transportation

Baltimore City•Downers Grove, IL

5d•$65,200 - $106,267•Onsite

About The Position

A Public Works Inspector III assigns, reviews, and provides work direction to subordinate inspectors conducting inspections of highway, street, bridge, water and wastewater systems facilities, or other construction projects. The position has no supervisory duties and receives general supervision from a technical superior. Employees work a conventional workweek, although some evening and weekend hours may be required. Work is performed outdoors at construction sites, with exposure to inclement weather, dust, noise, and traffic. The work requires minimal physical exertion, though periods of prolonged standing or walking may occur.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate, and five years of construction inspection experience in highways, streets, bridges, or water and sewer systems facilities; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or equivalent driver's license, and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. Provisional driver’s licenses and learner permits are not acceptable.
Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
Knowledge of City construction specifications and codes.
Ability to inspect highways, streets, bridges, or water and wastewater system facilities for damage or deterioration.
Ability to inspect contractors’ work for compliance with City construction specifications, standards, and codes.
Ability to complete forms and reports and maintain a daily log.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others and communicate effectively.
Ability to assign and review the work of subordinate inspectors and train new employees.
A copy of a valid driver’s license must be uploaded with the application.
Candidates selected for the position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Responsibilities

Assign, review, and give work direction to subordinate inspectors.
Inspect highway, street, bridge, water and wastewater systems facilities, or other construction projects.
Inspect facilities for damage or deterioration.
Inspect contractors’ work to ensure compliance with City construction specifications, standards, and codes.
Complete forms and reports and maintain a daily log.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
Communicate effectively.
Train new employees.