Engineering Inspector I Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Engineering Inspector

I 3.6 3.6

out of 5 stars Richland County, SC

RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS DESCRIPTION 2019 CLASS TITLE

ENGINEERING

INSPECTOR I TRANSPORTATION PENNY DEPARTMENT GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The primary function of an employee in this class is to inspect Richland County Transportation Penny road, bikeway, pedestrian, and greenway projects to ensure that they meet all Federal, State, County and municipal codes, regulations, and specifications. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of a Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) Foreman, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County personnel, Contractors, Engineers, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed at a variety of work sites throughout the County

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Installs and maintains best management practices for Transportation Penny funded construction projects to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, County and municipal codes, regulations and specifications. Performs quality control inspections on all elements of construction to ensure compliance with regulations and approved plans and specifications. Assists with the inspection and investigation of industrial sites. Performs surveying tasks associated with construction and maintenance. Enforces all codes and regulations pertaining to construction; issues citations; conducts follow-up inspections; testifies in court as necessary. Manages assigned database(s). Conducts drainage easement research as requested. Conducts periodic public awareness meetings to educate County citizens on proper stormwater management practices and related issues. Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for service and complaints associated with areas of responsibility; provides information to residents affected by County construction projects; investigates citizen complaints related to stormwater projects and problems. Performs general administrative and clerical work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, etc. Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills. May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE, AND THINGS DATA INVOLVEMENT

Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining or evaluating data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT

Requires giving information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS

Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as surveying instruments, engineering / drafting tools and equipment.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS REASONING REQUIREMENTS

Requires performing semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires using mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions; or measurements, logarithmic or geometric construction. May use algebraic solutions of equations and inequalities; descriptive statistics; deductive geometry, plane and solid, and rectangular coordinates; mathematical classifications or schemes.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires doing clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE PREPARATION VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by formal training, with an Associate’s Degree in Construction Technology or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Must possess a valid state driver’s license, indicating a clean DMV record; and the following certifications: South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Earthwork and Base Course Technician SCDOT Nuclear Gauge with HazMat SCDOT Asphalt Road Technician (ART); and SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of experience with road construction inspection and testing; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS

Clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively; Vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of written material in both electronic and hard copy; Manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer and related equipment ; Personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to visit proposed and on-site construction zones including trenched and rough terrain .

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, toxic/caustic chemicals, traversing uneven terrain, confined spaces, disease / pathogens, etc., during field inspections.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

The job requires normal visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities, color perception.

JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS JUDGMENTS AND DECISIONS

Responsible for guiding others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.