What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development and Utility Inspector position at Chelan County Comunty Development Dept.?
Description
Salary: PW14 Step 2 - 4 $5,227.39 - $5,717.86 Longevity: Step 5 - 8 $5,981.65 - $6,854.7
Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) retirement program, with an optional deferred compensation program. Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, plus County contributions to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Employees receive up to 11 paid holidays annually, additional floating holidays as provided by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave.
Summary
Inspects and oversees construction of new county and private roads, improvements to existing county roads, construction of utilities within the county road right-of-way and other types of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following; other duties may be assigned:
Reviewing plans for new subdivision construction projects.
Field measurements to verify dimension accuracy of structural installation and layout.
Verify elevation of road/easement alignment and structure installation.
Construction inspection to ensure that field procedures and materials used conform to project specifications.
Inspection of utility installations for approval of location, grade, and road crossing restoration to conform to County standards.
Assure that the contractors are following the approved construction plans and specifications and provide information to the engineer on deviations for approval from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
Recording quantities of materials received or used during specified construction periods.
Maintaining a daily log of construction and inspection activities and comparing progress reports.
Monitor 811 requests and locate county owned facilities as required.
Assist the Addressing and Development Technician in inspecting driveways, when needed.
Qualifications
Perform other engineering aid functions as directed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in construction, public works, or related field operations. Relevant experience may include roadway, utility or private development construction, surveying and right-of-way, construction inspection, surface water management, or other field?based public works activities. Training or coursework in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or similar vocational programs is beneficial.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate elevations, grades, quantities and utilize conversion formulas of construction materials.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A valid Washington State driver license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee regularly is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Salary: PW14 Step 2 - 4 $5,227.39 - $5,717.86 Longevity: Step 5 - 8 $5,981.65 - $6,854.7
Participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) retirement program, with an optional deferred compensation program. Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, plus County contributions to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Employees receive up to 11 paid holidays annually, additional floating holidays as provided by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave.
Summary
Inspects and oversees construction of new county and private roads, improvements to existing county roads, construction of utilities within the county road right-of-way and other types of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Include the following; other duties may be assigned:
Reviewing plans for new subdivision construction projects.
Field measurements to verify dimension accuracy of structural installation and layout.
Verify elevation of road/easement alignment and structure installation.
Construction inspection to ensure that field procedures and materials used conform to project specifications.
Inspection of utility installations for approval of location, grade, and road crossing restoration to conform to County standards.
Assure that the contractors are following the approved construction plans and specifications and provide information to the engineer on deviations for approval from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
Recording quantities of materials received or used during specified construction periods.
Maintaining a daily log of construction and inspection activities and comparing progress reports.
Monitor 811 requests and locate county owned facilities as required.
Assist the Addressing and Development Technician in inspecting driveways, when needed.
Qualifications
Perform other engineering aid functions as directed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in construction, public works, or related field operations. Relevant experience may include roadway, utility or private development construction, surveying and right-of-way, construction inspection, surface water management, or other field?based public works activities. Training or coursework in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or similar vocational programs is beneficial.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate elevations, grades, quantities and utilize conversion formulas of construction materials.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
A valid Washington State driver license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee regularly is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Salary : $5,227 - $5,718