Technical Support Staff (levels I and/or II)

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection, oversight, enforcement of compliance with the contract documents for construction of various projects.
• Monitor permitted activities for safety compliance.
• Respond to inquiries from Public Works Stormwater Maintenance Division staff and other affected Department Divisions.
• Cookordination communications between all interested and affected parties, maintain accurate records of work done, and perform other associated contract administration tasks.
• Recommend & prepare back-up documentation to or process change orders.
• Prepare daily logs, BMP reports, photographic reports and working day statements; collect work records; maintain accurate records of work done for payment purposes; and perform other associated contract administration tasks.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 years (TSS1) of construction inspection experience inspecting horizontal infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with, and a working knowledge of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) and the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, and experience in their use.
• Working knowledge of the Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, special provisions and other contract documents.
• Ability to independently identify potential problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to enforce temporary traffic controls per approved traffic control plans, lane requirements or California MUTCD, Chapter 6.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and oversight.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.