JOB
The purpose of the class is to perform technical inspection services for utility and construction projects within the City. The class is responsible for quality control inspection of construction work both in the planning (site review) phase and work in progress to ensure quality work will be and is being performed by contractors in accordance with City specifications, engineers plans, local ordinances, state & national codes. Individual needs to exercise considerable tact, and possess an ability to elicit cooperation from others. Unimpeachable honesty and integrity are demanded of this class.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Conducts on-site inspection of work in progress during construction, installation of water/wastewater/stormwater pipelines, sanitary lift stations, and other construction projects. Observes various and specific tests related to new construction. Performs these activities to ensure that work in progress meets the plans and required specifications as set by the Engineers and the City of Leesburg utility construction specifications and ordinances.
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Interprets, applies and enforces the provisions of the City of Leesburg Design Standards and Policies along with all other applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures.
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Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications including but not limited to water, wastewater, stormwater, paving, landscape, street lights, grading, drainage, sidewalk and all other project plans as assigned. Have the ability to compare the drawings with the progress of the work and verify compliance. Skill in applying material testing procedures.
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Attends staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical classes to improve technical skills.
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Performs routine office tasks, such as emailing, typing, filing, faxing, phoning, and copying.
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Ability to operate surveying equipment (i.e. transit and level) is desirable.
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Prepares As-built sketches and/or drawings for identifying existing utility conditions and/or updating utility records/data to reflect field changes.
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GIS/GPS locate existing utility locations and field changes, and add this information to the electronic version of the utility maps.
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Computer operations and basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office.
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May be required to work nights.
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Communicates the need for and tracking of all required submittals (material acceptance submittals, Utility Easements, Bill of Sales, Deed Transfers, equipment/material lists, and equipment/material price lists, all required testing and certifications) for all utility projects with the contractor/owner. Communicates problems and questions that may arise to Supervisors for further direction.
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Requires ability to review, address & enforce standards and specifications at development review and progress meetings.
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Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
