Public Infrastructure Inspector

Public Infrastructure Inspector

The City of Roanoke is seeking a Public Infrastructure Inspector to review plans and specifications and inspects projects in the right of way, sidewalk, alley or paving for compliance with contracts, ADA requirements, OSHA standards and city code and will issue violation/non-compliance notices. The successful applicant will inspect right of way, street, sidewalk, alley and related construction projects of contractors, developers and other builders at beginning of, during and end of work for compliance with plans, specifications and standards and inform contractor of deviations or errors and advises as to corrective action; track and keep progress records in MS Microsoft databases and Trackit permit software; and conduct routine tests in the field. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); experience with email, MS Word and Excel software; two to three years related experience and/or training in a sub-professional engineering position; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.

To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.

This is a non-exempt position.

Examples of Duties

Reviews plans and specifications and inspects projects in the right of way, sidewalk, alley or paving for compliance with contracts. ADA requirements, OSHA standards and city code and will issue violation/non-compliance notices. Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Inspects right of way, street, sidewalk, alley and related construction projects of contractors, developers and other builders at beginning of, during and end of work for compliance with plans, specifications and standards
• Tracks and keeps progress records in Microsoft databases and Trackit permit software
• Coordinates project work with other City departments
• Informs contractor of deviations or errors and advises as to corrective action
• Takes samples of materials for testing quality
• Conducts routine tests in the field
• Inspects street cuts made for utility purposes
• Inspects sidewalks for public hazards and schedules/coordinates repairs
• Inspects material received by contractors at project site to determine whether or not it meets the required specifications
• Operates equipment in snow removal program

Typical Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); experience with email, MS Word and Excel software; two to three years related experience and/or training in a sub-professional engineering position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence in MS Word. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.