FIELD INSPECTOR II

Summary

Ensures that contractors performing MARTA rapid rail and facilities projects comply with applicable building codes, regulations, contract specifications, and drawings through ongoing, regular inspections, usually in a specific area of assignment or expertise (i.e., architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, rail, etc.). Manages several projects simultaneously. May mentor and/or train lower-level field inspection staff.

Requirements

• This position has direct responsibility for transit safety oversight at MARTA and is required to comply with the training requirements identified in the Authority’s Agency Safety Plan.
• This position has been identified as designated personnel and is required to adhere to the following:
• 49 U.S. Code 5329, Public Transportation Safety Program
• Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
• 49 CFR Part 674, State Safety Oversight
• 49 CFR Part 673, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• 49 CFR Part 672, Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program
• 49 CFR Part 670, National Public Transportation Safety Program
• 49 CFR Part 630, Transit Asset Management
• 49 CFR Part 625, National Transit Database
• The Georgia Program Standard

Summary of Duties

• Makes sure that construction activities, materials, workmanship, and products meet the approved construction contract documents.
• Prepares, submits, and maintains daily records of work activities, quantities used, and conditions at the job site.
• Conducts inspections and site observations as needed to document the quality of work being installed.
• Reports documented work quality issues to the Quality Assurance Engineer and the Resident Engineer.
• Redlines contract documents as minor changes are made in the field.
• Assists with the development and implementation of project quality control plans.
• Recommends corrective/preventive actions and implements necessary action plans to correct deficiencies.
• Works closely with the Resident Engineer and Office Engineer to understand technical data and submittals associated with the assigned project.
• Aids the Resident Engineer and Office Engineer with the technical review of project submittals and RFIs.
• Provides quantity verifications for progress payments.
• Reports any safety or project schedule deviations to the Project Safety Engineer and the Resident Engineer.
• May mentor and/or train lower-level inspection staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• OSHA 30 and Authority's Safety Compliance certifications preferred.

Physical Demands

• Walks or stands for a minimum of 6 hours per shift.
• Must kneel, squat, stoop, or bend to perform tasks.
• Climb and descend stairs.
• Reach from floor level to overhead.
• Occasionally lift and carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50+ pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.