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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Responsible for the general administration of the Inspection Division of
the Engineering Department. Performs field and technical construction
inspection work for environmental, water, sewer, street, and other
public works projects and programs. Assures compliance with Federal,
State and local codes and standards and contractual provisions. Along
with providing direction, supervision, and evaluation of inspection
staff, employees of this class are expected to perform highly skilled
technical duties associated with inspections, and guiding staff through
the inspections of capital improvements projects or private development.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general guidance and direction of Assistant City
Engineer and/or City Engineer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises supervision over staff assigned to the Inspection Division of
the Engineering Department.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate
summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required
to perform it.
Manages and supervises assigned operations; Plans and organizes
workloads and staff assignments; Trains, motivates and evaluates
assigned staff; Reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
Inspects and approves all phases of public and private construction and
installation of streets, curbs, gutter, sidewalk, storm drains, sewers,
water lines, water meters, hydrants, service lines, fire lines, cross
connection control devices and related utilities and structures as
assigned to assure that the appropriate construction is completed in
compliance with the plans, standards, specifications, special
requirements, codes and regulations; issues correction notices or
approvals as required.
Inspects and assesses damage from oil, gas and water leaks to public and
private property and facilities as required. Oil and/or gas leaks are
reported to the Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team.
Inspects construction work under excavation, clearing and grading
permits.
Coordinates activities and schedules with utility companies,
contractors, property owners and other City departments. Resolves
conflicts within scope of authority, and/or refers conflicts to
Assistant City Engineer or City Engineer.
Inspects to assure compliance with local, State and Federal standards
for any right-of-way, street use, and other permits issued to private
utilities or contractors.
Checks for proper use and placement of traffic control devices to assure
compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors,
property owners, staff, and the general public regarding assigned public
works projects.
Maintains a variety of logs and records related to employees, work
assignments and inspection activities.
Performs work in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
Ensures that department management is informed of critical issues.
Represents the Engineering Department in meetings, with contractors,
engineers, developers, and other public agencies as required.
Demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease
turnaround times and streamline the inspection work processes.
Provides guidance, training and supervision to inspection staff on
policies, practices and procedures, design and inspection within the
public right of way.
Compiles information and prepares construction reports as required.
Assists in facilitating resolution of construction related conflicts.
Handles complex technical problems, customer inquiries and complaints.
Exercises considerable independent judgment during inspection of
enginee ing projects with several jobs occurring at the same time.
Ensures good workmanship, structural soundness, and aesthetics of
engineering projects.
Provides adequate documentation for ADEQ for testing of all water lines
and sewer lines.
Ensures safety of self while performing inspection on sites to include
traversing, entering and exiting sites. Recognizes appropriate OSHA
requirements and traffic control protocols are in place prior to placing
self into the area of inspection.
Ensures that construction projects create no hazards, avoidable
nuisances, or damages to private or public property.
Accurately read and interpret maps, specifications, drawings, and
blueprints.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security
standards.
Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, assigned
employees, co-workers, and work contacts.
Provides excellent customer service to all contacts.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure
continuity.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies
and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe
manner, and immediately reports unsafe activity and conditions to
supervisor(s).
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Reviews field staking and makes revisions within scope of authority; or
refers matter to Assistant City Engineer or City Engineer for final
interpretation and resolu