Class Code: 3112
ENGINEERING INSPECTOR
NATURE OF WORK
This
is journey level construction inspection work.
Work
involves performing journey level construction inspection tasks at a variety of
public works construction sites. Work includes inspecting all road and bridge
construction and utilities installations for conformance with plans and
specifications. Work requires journey level knowledge of construction methods
and materials requirements. Work is subject to review by technical or
professional superiors through oral and written reports and by attainment of
desired objectives.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Inspects
all road construction in the public right-of-way within assigned district;
checks grade plan for proposed construction; checks sub-base for bearing and soil
types, sub-grade for density, rock base for quality, quantity and finish;
checks surface for prime coat and asphaltic concrete; confers with builders and
insures that county standards are being adhered to; makes written reports to
superior as to progress on a percentage of completion basis.
Inspects
and observes the performance of work relating to various utility projects
including water/sewer treatment plant, lift stations, pump stations, force
mains, sewer mains, water mains and appurtenances.
Coordinates
utility shutdowns, tie-ins and documents daily work progress; maintains records
of equipment, maintenance and quantities installed for payment in accordance
with various contractual specifications.
Assists
contractors and engineers in interpreting county plans and specifications on
contract work; reviews plans and blueprints; checks layout and grades of
structures; checks materials and makes standard field and laboratory tests;
prepares weekly progress reports.
Inspects
work pertaining to subdivisions for compliance with approved plans and
specifications, and minimum requirements of subdivision regulations.
Inspects
private utility installations to determine compliance with approved permits and
accompanying plans; including telephone, electricity, water, gas lines, and
sanitary sewerage and storm sewer piping.
Inspects
bridge construction, checks approaches and right-of-way for adherence to
construction plans.
Investigates
complaints relating to the public right-of-way.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable
knowledge of principles, methods and materials used in all types of public
works including road building, sanitary sewer, bridge and utilities
construction as required by assignment.
Considerable
knowledge of applicable legal and administrative regulations relative to
subdivision, road, utility, and bridge construction.
Knowledge
of the basic principles of civil engineering as they relate to public works and
construction.
Ability
to read and interpret a variety of blue prints, plans and specifications
applicable to public works construction.
Ability
to make detailed technical inspections and to enforce regulations firmly,
tactfully and impartially.
Ability
to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full
accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of
Interest policies.
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general
public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse
cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion,
gender, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial
status, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and
expression.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation
from high school, supplemented by college level course work in engineering
technology; progressively responsible experience in sub-professional
engineering inspection work appropriate to the area of assignment; or any
equivalent combination of training and experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: White
Collar
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E 10/1976 R 09/2009