Engineering Inspector - Utilities

JOB SUMMARY \& ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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Under general direction and within guidelines set by policies, rules, and regulations, this position is responsible for performing field, technical, and administrative work functions associated with the inspection of private and municipal infrastructure projects consisting of water mains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streets and erosion control.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Acts as the city engineer’s representative with authorization to perform field inspections of construction sites (streets/roadways, concrete placement, sanitary sewer, water distribution system, and storm sewer construction) for conformance to plans, specifications and established engineering and environmental standards.
• Checks and verifies grade elevations on municipal infrastructure projects and other miscellaneous locations as directed.
• Observes compaction testing; air and mandrel testing; analyzes test results; maintains records.
• Observes hydrostatic testing of water lines; monitors flow tests of fire hydrants.
• Locates existing water valves/mains for contractors; turns valves on/off in preparation of the connection of new mains to existing system.
• Prepares/maintains records documenting inspection activities; maintains accurate field notes/records of utility locations, contractor payments, and construction material quality and quantity.
• Assists in the implementation of the City’s Stormwater Management Plan including water quality testing and monitoring of site Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Responds to calls from elected officials and the public concerning storm drainage maintenance problems, complaints, or emergency situations; investigates citizen complaints regarding the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4\).
• Prepares and/or completes correspondence, forms, reports, or other documents to meet local, state?and federal reporting requirements when directed.
• Assists with establishment and implementation of geographical information system (GIS) containing base city map, road system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, potable water system, traffic control system, city limits, police jurisdiction, planning jurisdiction, natural gas distribution lines, power lines, etc.
• Performs minor research functions as assigned; reads and interprets maps and construction plans; operates computers to determine locations of project jobs.
• Coordinates work activities with other departments, contractors, engineers, and outside agencies.
• Operates equipment, tools and instruments associated with Civil engineering and inspection activities, specifically: motor vehicles, handheld computers, GPS equipment, sanitary sewer disk locators, level, surveyor distance measures, manhole hooks, chipping hammers, bush axes, probing rods, measuring wheels, and tape measures.
• Attends workshops, training sessions, meetings and serves on committees.
• Performs some clerical functions.
• Comprehends, retains and implements local, state and federal codes pertaining to job function, including but not limited to subdivision regulations, planning and zoning ordinances, stormwater ordinances, FEMA, ADEM, etc.
• Performs other reasonably duties in a safe manner as assigned by immediate supervisor or other supervisors as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Three (3\) years of experience and/or training in infrastructure inspection, maintenance, or construction;; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering Inspector \- EngineeringSpecial Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid, State of Alabama driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Persons assigned to this job classification must obtain an Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Qualified Credentialed Inspectors (QCI) designation and must obtain this designation within one (1\) year of employment.

Engineering Inspector – UtilitiesSpecial Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid, State of Alabama driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama Grade I Water Distribution License or a Grade I(C) Wastewater License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS \& ABILITIES/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of City ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs).
• Skill in planning and organizing work.
• Skill in utilizing such office equipment as a calculator, typewriter, facsimile machine, and copier.
• Skill in interpersonal relations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi\-line telephone systems.
• Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include forms, reports, reference materials, legal documents, technical journals, regulatory documents, maps, blueprints, directories, procedural manuals, and operational manuals.
• Ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co\-workers, assistants, managers, or supervisors as well as communicating with engineers, regulatory personnel, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to read a variety of civil, environmental and stormwater utility\-related documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
• Ability to write job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• Ability to learn and understand relatively simple civil and environmental engineering design information and techniques, to understand departmental policies and procedures, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, calculate decimals and percentages; determine time and weight.
• Ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment which includes drafting instruments, a level, measuring wheel, and standard measuring devices.
• Ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
• Ability to meet regular attendance requirements.
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with other employees and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Coordination of hands and eyes in using job\-related equipment, office equipment and to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to operate a pick\-up truck, office equipment including a computer, printer, calculator, copiers, fax machines, telephone, drafting instruments, measuring wheel, scale, etc., and a variety of equipment, machinery and tools which may include a handheld computer, sanitary sewer disk locator, level, surveyor distance measure, manhole opener, chipping hammer, bush ax, and probing rod.
• Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Handling: A variety of items, machinery, automated office equipment, control knobs, drafting instruments, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Must have the ability to place records, files, and boxes weighing no more than 25 pounds on shelves about head level.
• Hearing 2: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. Must have the ability to hear well enough to carry on a normal conversation with clients both in person and on the telephone.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Must have the ability to efficiently operate a computer, calculator, fax, copy machine and other related office machines.
• Visual Acuity 1: Have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Must have the ability to see well enough to interpret data on a computer monitor.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Must have the ability to move freely about the office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/hostile citizens.

DISCLAIMER

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.