Right-Of-Way Inspector

Matanuska-Susitna Borough • Palmer, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the inspection of right-of-way construction to ensure compliance with permit requirements. Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700, within ninety (90) days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Customer service
• road work
• dirt work
• attention to detail
• strong communication skills
• problem solving
• construction knowledge
• construction plan reading
• permit technician
• team collaboration
• self motivated
• surveying
• plats
• knowledge of borough code
• computer and software proficient
• utility inspector
• construction inspector
• engineering technician
• GIS Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Researches and reviews plans and specifications related to construction activities within roadways and rights-of-way.
• Inspects various phases of construction to ensure compliance with permit conditions and specifications.
• Identifies violations within right-of-way and contacts violators in person or by letter.
• Issues right-of-way permits.
• Performs preliminary survey analysis to determine location of encroachments in relation to public easements and rights-of-way.
• Reviews utility permits, construction permits, right-of-way complaints, and encroachment permits.
• Performs pre- and final inspections to ensure compliance with conditions and specifications.
• Enters data to computerized databases.
• Performs related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED