What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at City of Chicopee?
Construction Inspector Position Title: Construction Inspector
Department: DPW - Engineering Employment Status: UFCW Administration,
Non-Exempt, Full-Time Salary: Grade A09, Step 01 Starting at \$26.06 per
hour Licenses/Certifications: Associate degree in Civil Engineering, or
closely related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years\' experience in
public works construction inspec SUMMARY The City of Chicopee\'s
Department of Public Works / Engineering Division is hiring a
Construction Inspector who is responsible for inspections/supervision of
construction and/or repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, sewer,
and drainage systems for compliance with specifications and conformance
to good construction practices; inspects materials, grading, drainage,
roadside development, curbing, laying of pipe, building and/or repair of
catch basins, manholes, and drop inlets, placement of road sub-surfaces
and surfaces, pouring of concrete and related items; ability to take
detailed field notes and sketches; notifies contractor and City Engineer
when work does not conform to specifications or accepted construction
practices so that corrective action will be taken; assists the
Department by coordinating the activities of contractors and municipal
personnel; investigates public requests and complaints and recommends
action; maintains records of sewer, drainage facilities, roadways, and
location of utilities; furnishes engineering information to property
owners, contractors, and utility companies; operates transit, level, or
other surveying instruments as needed; prepares progress and other
required reports, keeps records, and performs other related duties;
reviews and tracks permits issued by the Engineering Department and
coordinates the permit process with the permit applicants; performs
duties required by the DPW Superintendent during weather emergencies
which may include overtime. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: At the direction
of the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, the Construction
Inspector is responsible for the following: Assists in the planning and
organization of \"in-house\" construction projects. May assist with
preparation of contract documents for in-house projects. Performs
general engineering calculations for highway geometry including but not
limited to volumes, areas, and grades, etc. Determines feasibility of
proposed designs through site inspection, discussions, and review of
available data. Recommends alternate methods of construction and
materials. Assists the Department with the development and coordinates
the implementation of traffic control plans in support of highway
construction and maintenance projects. Assists with calculation of unit
cost for estimates and payment for related construction projects. Reads
and interprets plans, maps, and charts, and draws sketches for
preliminary construction plans. Computes and plots the major phases of a
field survey including the balancing of closed traverses and level
circuits, reconciling them with the baselines, layouts, and level datum.
Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Associate Degree In Civil
Engineering, or closely related discipline, with a minimum of three (3)
years\' experience in public works construction inspection - Required A
combination of education and practical experience may be considered. MA
Class D Driver\'s License - Required Knowledge of OSHA regulations and
requirements. Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal & State
regulations. Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred),
GIS, Word, and Excel software. BENEFITS The City of Chicopee provides
its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits
package which include the following: Recurring Sick Time, Vacation,
Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement Plan, and more
Department: DPW - Engineering Employment Status: UFCW Administration,
Non-Exempt, Full-Time Salary: Grade A09, Step 01 Starting at \$26.06 per
hour Licenses/Certifications: Associate degree in Civil Engineering, or
closely related discipline, with a minimum of 3 years\' experience in
public works construction inspec SUMMARY The City of Chicopee\'s
Department of Public Works / Engineering Division is hiring a
Construction Inspector who is responsible for inspections/supervision of
construction and/or repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, sewer,
and drainage systems for compliance with specifications and conformance
to good construction practices; inspects materials, grading, drainage,
roadside development, curbing, laying of pipe, building and/or repair of
catch basins, manholes, and drop inlets, placement of road sub-surfaces
and surfaces, pouring of concrete and related items; ability to take
detailed field notes and sketches; notifies contractor and City Engineer
when work does not conform to specifications or accepted construction
practices so that corrective action will be taken; assists the
Department by coordinating the activities of contractors and municipal
personnel; investigates public requests and complaints and recommends
action; maintains records of sewer, drainage facilities, roadways, and
location of utilities; furnishes engineering information to property
owners, contractors, and utility companies; operates transit, level, or
other surveying instruments as needed; prepares progress and other
required reports, keeps records, and performs other related duties;
reviews and tracks permits issued by the Engineering Department and
coordinates the permit process with the permit applicants; performs
duties required by the DPW Superintendent during weather emergencies
which may include overtime. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: At the direction
of the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, the Construction
Inspector is responsible for the following: Assists in the planning and
organization of \"in-house\" construction projects. May assist with
preparation of contract documents for in-house projects. Performs
general engineering calculations for highway geometry including but not
limited to volumes, areas, and grades, etc. Determines feasibility of
proposed designs through site inspection, discussions, and review of
available data. Recommends alternate methods of construction and
materials. Assists the Department with the development and coordinates
the implementation of traffic control plans in support of highway
construction and maintenance projects. Assists with calculation of unit
cost for estimates and payment for related construction projects. Reads
and interprets plans, maps, and charts, and draws sketches for
preliminary construction plans. Computes and plots the major phases of a
field survey including the balancing of closed traverses and level
circuits, reconciling them with the baselines, layouts, and level datum.
Other Duties As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Associate Degree In Civil
Engineering, or closely related discipline, with a minimum of three (3)
years\' experience in public works construction inspection - Required A
combination of education and practical experience may be considered. MA
Class D Driver\'s License - Required Knowledge of OSHA regulations and
requirements. Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal & State
regulations. Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred),
GIS, Word, and Excel software. BENEFITS The City of Chicopee provides
its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits
package which include the following: Recurring Sick Time, Vacation,
Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement Plan, and more
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