Transportation Project Inspector

About the role

The Transportation Project Inspector is funded through the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for Transportation Improvements. This position is under the direction of the Transportation Project Manager and involves providing construction engineering and inspection oversight, supervision, and technical expertise for the implementation of City transportation improvement projects. Specialty areas include construction management and construction inspections for transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the contractor’s daily onsite construction activities and inspect materials entering the work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and special provisions for the construction contract.
• Maintain records of the contractor’s daily operations and events that affect the work, monitoring and inspecting contractor’s work zone and traffic control plan.
• Activities may include but not necessarily limited to:
• Erosion control
• Demolitions
• Clearing and grading
• Subgrade and base work
• Ashphalt and concrete paving
• Storm sewer systems
• Underground utility work
• Concrete work including curb and gutters and sidewalks
• Bridge Repairs and Bridge Replacements

Job Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in roadway construction inspection; minimum two (2) years of experience in roadway construction, bridge repair and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment and maintain a Level 1B Certification for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control and Work Zone Safety Certification.
• Knowledge and skill using computer software such as Word and Excel, e-mail and internet.
• Be able to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In addition, must be able to calculate decimals, percentages as well as the ability to utilize certain principles of fractions as required by the work efforts.
• Working knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, construction symbols and terminology.
• Understand the processes, materials, methods and tools involved in construction.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations and safety guidelines applicable to a municipal Public Works environment.
• Must have good management and organizational skills to include ability to manage contractor’s activities, budgets, schedules, and permit processes.
• Ability to plan and organize schedules.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, including dealing with citizen complaints.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License & a satisfactory seven-year driving history to include no DUI’s within the last 5 years. Drug Screen and background check at time of hire required.
• Ability to work independently.