equipment, and of the various stages of construction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected.
Knowledge of engineering practices as applied to construction and inspection of commercial and industrial buildings, roadway and related infrastructure, water and sewer utilities.
Knowledge of local, state and federal ordinances, codes and construction standards.
Knowledge of City geography.
Knowledge and responsibility for safety or health of others and/or for continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.
Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in construction or repairs.
Ability to interpret blueprints, construction plan drawings, diagrams, specifications, codes and building regulations.
Ability to extract water samples on construction locations for bacteriological testing.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
Ability to exercise considerable tact and firmness in dealing with contractors, property owners and the general public.
Ability to physically maneuver on scaffolds, structural members, uneven terrain and in cramped quarters to accomplish thorough inspections.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments.
Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine, or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
Ability to give information, guidance, or assistance to people which directly facilitates task accomplishment; may give instructions or assignments to helpers or assistants.
Ability to assist with achieving minor economies and/or preventing minor losses through the handling of or accounting for materials and supplies.
Ability to use basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes and/or computes discounts and interest rates as well as perform basic unit conversions.
Ability to read technical instructions, procedures manuals, and charts to solve practical problems such as methods and procedures for investigations, and in drawing and layout work; composes routine reports and specialized reports, forms ,and business letters, with proper format; speaks compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
Ability to make frequent decisions, affecting the individual, co-workers, and others whom depend on the service; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but many variations from the routine.
Ability to perform supervisory work involving policy and guidelines, solving both people and work related problems; requires continuous, close attention for accurate results and frequent exposure to unusual pressures.
Ability to make moderately serious impact decisions - affects work unit and may affect other units or citizens.
Ability to handle and use machines, tools, or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience such as hand and power tools, computers for data entry, fax, complex copiers, phone systems, and other similar equipment.
Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.
Knowledge and proficiency with computers and related software programs.
