Principal Engineering Construction Inspector - Jefferson County (Roads & Transportation)
Role Overview
Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified Principal Engineering Construction Inspector for its Roads & Transportation department.
Principal Engineering Construction Inspectors are responsible for examining and reviewing the plans of construction and maintenance projects to determine compliance with existing laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Incumbents conduct and oversee the inspection of construction and maintenance projects involving public infrastructure such as drainage structures, roads, bridges, subdivisions, utilities, etc.
Incumbents oversee and approve contractors’ work on public infrastructure projects (e.g., subdivisions, bridges, roads) by reviewing inspectors' reports, approving payment to contractors, and ensuring the appropriate quality and quantity of materials are used or removed according to specifications.
Work involves planning and reviewing the work of employees who apply engineering practices and principles to a variety of public works assignments.
Key Skills for This Role
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
- Driver's license.
- Experience inspecting the work performed in the construction of civil or public works projects (e.g., roads, bridges, sewers, utilities) to ensure adherence to contract specifications.
- Experience calculating data (e.g., quantities, areas, volumes, and grades) for construction projects using advanced mathematical calculations, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Supervisory work experience to include assigning and reviewing work, guiding and directing staff, and training.
TARGETED QUALIFICATIONS
- The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.
- Experience completing daily construction reports including quantity calculations, material testing results, and overall construction activities.
- Experience using project management software (e.g. APPIA, Oracle, Procore).
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES
- Communicates with a variety of individuals orally and/or electronically by providing appropriate information to project engineers, contractors, attorneys, and the general public in order to inform them on the status of construction projects and utility issues.
- Oversees and participates in the inspection of construction and maintenance work on public infrastructure by inspecting drainage structures, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment plants, roads, bridges, subdivisions, and utilities using accepted civil engineering practices, national, state, and local engineering codes, standards, or regulations to ensure that projects are completed according to job specifications.
- Oversees contractors’ work on public infrastructure projects (e.g., subdivisions, sewer lines, bridges, roads) by monitoring the progress of work, approving payment to contractors and ensuring the appropriate quality and quantity of materials (e.g., steel, concrete, asphalt, soil) are used or removed in order to ensure projects are completed according to specifications.
- Examines and reviews plans of assigned projects by attending pre-construction meetings, examining utilities at construction sites, and reading maps and drawings in order to prepare for on-site inspections during construction and maintenance projects on public infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, sewer lines).
- Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
EEO STATEMENT
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [email protected] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
NOTE
This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
About Personnel Board of Jefferson County
Alabama government human-resources agency administering Jefferson County’s merit-based civil-service system for local public employees.
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