Designer / Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

DESIGN INSPECTOR

The Design Inspector creates digital drawings, surveys construction sites, inspects new and replaced water main installations, locates water mains and valve boxes, and creates encroachment permits and work orders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conducts inspections water line installations to ensure compliance with system specifications; tests valve boxes, flows, etc.
• Surveys new sites for potential water main placement; conducts valve and meter surveys for county projects.
• Collects survey grade GPS data, on new water taps and meters, and creates drawings to represent the data.
• Locates existing water mains using variety of tools and technologies.
• Creates drawings that accurately represent the location of new and/or existing water mains.
• Creates and/or revises as-built drawings to indicate the location of mains, valves, etc.
• Numbers plats and incorporates information into existing maps, plat files and drawings; prepares and reproduces blueprints.
• Performs related drafting and inspection work, such as preparing permits, attending meetings, and coordinating work with supervisors, engineers, contractors and crewmen as needed.
• Maintains complete and accurate job files; maintains and updates computer data and maps.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from the public regarding department projects and plans.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including engineering drawings, plats, aerial photographs, maps, work orders, job files, material lists, as-builts, inspection reports, locate orders, survey notes, test orders and results, permits, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other department supervisors and employees, customers, engineers, architects, developers, contractors, City/County personnel, property/business owners, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides customer service and performs general office work as needed.
• Conducts water pressure / flow tests.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by some college coursework in CAD or surveying and two (2) years of experience designing and/or installing water utility infrastructure, is required; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license, and a valid level D Water Distribution Operator License.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Greenville Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Greenville Water will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.