Project Inspector II

 

Position Details

Job Information

Appointing Authority

Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro

Bargaining Unit

Executive’s Office (AFSCME Local 1229)

Department/Division

Executive, Department of Sanitary Sewer Services

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Work Location:
Pry Building
1180 S. Main St.
Suite 201
Akron, OH 44301

Job Description

Under general supervision; conducts on-site inspections of moderately difficult sewer line, water main, water tower, treatment plant, and pump station construction and/or repair projects; assists in materials testing to ensure compliance to county and state specifications. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

Completion of a high school level education, plus five (5) years of experience in underground construction work that included surveying, drafting or engineering technology work, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience. Must possess a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Advance knowledge of inspection methods procedures; safety practices and procedures; surveying; construction methods and practices; construction materials testing procedures; department policy and procedures. Basic knowledge of logistics; read and interpret maps. Ability to apply construction principles to solve more complex problems; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; work alone on most job assignments; demonstrate physical fitness; read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications; develop good rapport with contractors, officials, other inspectors and the general public; use common construction measuring devices; work in adverse weather conditions; communicate in written, oral and picture form; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; maintain accurate records.

(*Indicates developed after employment).

Pre-Employment Testing Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing

Work Environment

The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, high and low temperatures, water, and adverse weather conditions.
• Works with and around electrical components and power tools.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces and in areas of high security and performs work from ladders and mechanical lifts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to independently travel to and access the various assigned work sites, offices and agencies, institutions, businesses.
• Employee must demonstrate physical fitness and agility and move whole body in continuous labor.
• Typically requires lifting, sitting, walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, bending, talking, hearing, seeing.
• Requires various types of physical exertion, such as prolonged bending, stooping, and lifting, walking on uneven terrain and driving vehicles and/or equipment for long periods of time.
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb, and balance, move, and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance repeatedly from one location to another.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Licensing/Certification

Must possess a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.

Additional Information

Job Duties

Job Duty Name

Project Inspector II Job Functions

Description of Job Duty

The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification.

Conducts on-site inspections of various construction projects (e.g. sewer lines, water lines, pump stations, water towers, and treatment plants, etc.); monitors projects to assure completion within established standards and specifications; checks line and grade of pipelines, payment and yard restoration, drainage, compaction, embankment construction etc.; assures completion of construction work, and certifies completion.

Prepares project inspection reports on a daily basis; maintains records on location of underground facilities (e.g. water lines, connection tie-ins, sewer lines and connection tie-ins, etc.); certification documents against in progress or completed projects.

Assists with the movement of construction equipment (e.g. checks for utility and road damage, private property damage and arranges for repairs; assists in the training of entry level employees.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Requisition Number

B-1142023-R

Working Title

Project Inspector II

Posting Type

External/Public Posting

Number of Vacancies

1

Advertised Salary

$21.03 – $23.37 per hour

Salary determined by CBA for internal applicants

Open Date

08/22/2023

Close Date

08/28/2023

Open Until Filled

No

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