Streets Highway Inspector

City of Roswell, Georgia•Roswell, GA

6d•$22 - $28

About The Position

The Streets Highway Inspector is responsible for inspecting City construction projects to enforce applicable City, state, and federal regulations, codes, and standards. The role coordinates construction project activities, verifies materials, maintains daily project records, and inspects roadway, bridge, drainage, paving, and sediment-control work for compliance with approved plans and ADA requirements. The inspector attends pre-construction and plan review meetings, reviews erosion-control plans, addresses drainage and sediment-control issues, and serves as a liaison among contractors, City departments, utilities, residents, and businesses. The position also supports workplace safety, maintains relevant professional knowledge, monitors supplies, communicates project status, prepares and processes documentation, and uses measuring and office equipment. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of construction inspection experience, including at least two years of roadway construction, bridge repair, and maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to obtain within six months of employment and maintain Level 1B Certification for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Work Zone Safety Certification.
Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License and a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to review, classify, prioritize, and analyze data and relate findings to established standards.
Ability to use persuasion or influence to coordinate project activities.
Ability to operate or control equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in the work.
Ability to use reference, descriptive, advisory, and design information.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate decimals and percentages, use fractions, and interpret graphs.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions and exercise independent judgment to adapt methods and standards to assigned objectives.
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity when evaluating information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Responsibilities

Coordinate construction project activities, verify ordered and used materials, and maintain a Project Log Book documenting daily activities, environmental conditions, contractor representatives, conversations, and instructions.
Inspect grading, subgrade and base work, pipe laying, asphalt or concrete paving, drainage, curb and gutter work, bridge repairs and maintenance, and sediment-control procedures for conformity with approved plans, inspections, and ADA requirements.
Mediate issues and disputes between contractors and citizens, provide information to citizens about their rights, and serve as a liaison among contractors, City departments, utilities, residents, and business operators.
Attend pre-construction and plan review meetings and examine plan drawings and contracts to support adherence during construction.
Review erosion-control plans, identify solutions to drainage and sediment-control problems, and ensure proper installation and execution of plan elements.
Follow safety procedures, report unsafe activities and conditions, use safety equipment, and monitor the work environment for the safety of employees and others.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, codes, and regulations; research developments in the profession; participate in continuing education; and attend relevant meetings, conferences, workshops, and training.
Attend meetings, serve on committees, make presentations as needed, and represent the department at community events.
Monitor supply inventory, ensure adequate materials are available, and request new or replacement items.
Communicate with supervisors, employees, other departments, the public, and others to coordinate activities, exchange information, review work status, resolve problems, and respond to service requests.
Prepare or complete forms, reports, correspondence, time cards, supply lists, and other documents.
Receive, review, complete, process, forward, or retain forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, procedures, reference materials, and other documentation as appropriate.
Operate measuring equipment, a personal computer, and general office equipment, including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
Perform other related duties as required.