Public Works Inspector

$49,250 - $49,250/Yr

Hunterdon County Department of Public Works, Division of Engineering - Flemington, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Flemington, NJ

About the position

The Public Works Inspector position at Hunterdon County involves conducting field inspections of public works construction projects to ensure compliance with established plans, specifications, and standards of workmanship. The role is essential for maintaining the quality and safety of public infrastructure, including bridges, buildings, and highways.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and oversees construction of public works projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Measures distances to verify accuracy of structural installations and layouts.
• Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations using surveyor's level and transit.
• Observes work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing.
• Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards and approves installations.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications for contractors and discusses deviations from specified procedures.
• Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
• Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.
• Computes monthly estimates of work completed and approves payment for contractors.
• Prepares sketches of construction installations that deviate from blueprints and reports changes for incorporation on master blueprints.
• Makes field inspections of outside utilities construction work and checks quality and amount of work done.
• Inspects slope cuts for grading and alignment.
• Prepares daily activity reports and compiles them.
• Investigates complaints regarding public works construction activities and recommends remedial action.
• May issue permits for street openings and sewer connections and collect fees.

Requirements

• One year of experience in construction or installation of public works activities involving reading and interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Valid driver's license in New Jersey.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with surveying techniques related to public works construction.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan