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JOB SUMMARY
This entry level position provides construction and general inspection services to the County within the Departments of Public Works and Parks.Under the supervision of the Division Chief or their designee, this position performs a range of general inspection tasks and construction services which support the construction, maintenance and safety needs associated with County Infrastructure, Facilities and/or Equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides cordial, responsive and accurate customer service. Prepares projects for bid advertisement and notification. Attends pre-bid meetings, bid openings and pre-construction conferences. Assists Departmental management, Civil Engineers and Project Managers in contract administration. Attends construction progress meetings. Corresponds, communicates and interprets plans and specifications with architects, engineers and construction superintendents. Performs required inspection of construction projects and other County facilities as assigned to insure conformance with contract specification and applicable regulatory requirements. Reviews monthly pay requests. Provides inspections for various Capital Improvement Projects to ensure the project is built according to the approved construction documents. Depending on Department/Division, provides routine periodic inspections of stormwater management systems, parks and park playgrounds, bridges, sewer/water service connections and County facilities as assigned. Prepares and maintains daily inspection reports. Reviews construction documents during the design stage and prepares comments. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Construction Inspector I - Full-Time, Contractual- A High School Diploma or a GED.Training in surveying, drafting and construction project management is desirable or and equivalent combination of education and experience.Proficiency in the usage of various computer applications. **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Employee must possess the following certifications: Class C Drivers License issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration,
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee is frequently required to walk, stand or stoop.Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.Use office equipment requiring above average dexterity.Required to operate a motor vehicle.Sufficient degree of hearing and speaking required to communicate with others both in person and over a telephone.Visual ability to effectively operate all office equipment required to meet the minimum job requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee works inside and in outside weather conditions.Employee may be assigned to a desk or computer table.Work is performed in a combination of an office-like setting and on construction sites.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and at times may be loud.
GENERAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret construction plans and contract specifications.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individual or groups of clients and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as basic algebra, geometry, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to review and interpret building construction drawings and specifications.