TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 54112

07/01/92 C

This is the first class in the Transportation Construction Inspector series for positions which monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance on roadway, tunnel, structure, and bridge construction projects. Positions in this class follow standard practices in the performance of inspection tasks as member of an inspection team or as a primary inspector on projects of routine to moderate complexity. This class is distinguished from the Construction Inspector Senior by the latter's responsibility to independently coordinate, monitor, and direct all project inspection activities on projects of moderate to considerable complexity and to independently adapt and implement changes to standard construction practices and procedures to meet field conditions.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty. Performs the full range of construction inspection tasks as a member of an inspection team or as a primary inspector on projects ranging from routine to moderate complexity. Oversees, inspects, and monitors contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and road structures; schedules work and inspection phases with contractors' superintendent and agency personnel; advises contractors of violations, and recommends adjustments to operations; takes field measurements of pay items; checks placement of and performs tests on construction materials; checks lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment; and oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls and safety devices. Identifies need for plan and design changes to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings. Maintains project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, and pay quantity records; and prepares and monitors progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates. Monitors Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) docu-mentation to ensure contractor compliance with program requirements.

Supervision Given: Supervision is not typically a factor; however, positions may provide technical supervision and training to Transportation Construction Inspector Trainees and provide technical advice to contractors on agency construction standards and practices.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from a Transportation Construction Project Engineer or Transportation Assistant Resident Engineer. Receives technical supervision from a Transportation Construction Inspector Senior. Positions typically do not deviate from standard construction practices without prior supervisory authorization.

Scope: Inspects construction activities as a member of an inspection team or as a primary inspector on projects of routine to moderate complexity within a transportation district or residency.

Impact of Actions: Decisions affect the quality, progress, and cost-effectiveness of highway construction projects and ensures contract compliance. Enforcement of traffic control, work site safety and environmental regulations promotes the protection of agency and contractor personnel, the traveling public; and the environment. Noncompliance with contract specifications and terms may jeopardize federal funding.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contact with engineers and agency staff to coordinate project inspection and obtain technical guidance. Frequent external contact with contractors' personnel to coordinate project inspection and resolve problems; with local government and law enforcement agencies to explain work under construction and coordinate traffic control; with suppliers to monitor receipt of materials; with utility companies to coordinate relocation and installation; and with the public to provide information and resolve issues.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of roadway, tunnel, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, construction symbols, and terminology; state and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations; and of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Skills: Working skill in operating field engineering equipment.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret roadway, tunnel, structure and bridge plans and specifications; apply mathematical formulas to determine minor adjustments to construction plans; maintain detailed records; perform required materials testing; communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public; and to operate a microcomputer.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

License or Certification: Valid motor vehicle operator's license at hire.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent, with additional training in highway construction or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience in inspecting roadway, tunnel, structure, and bridge construction projects.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

Other Considerations: Possession of agency-required materials certifications is required. Working in the vicinity of devices emitting low level ionizing radiation may be required.

This class, formerly titled Highway Construction Inspector A, was retitled and redefined as part of the 1991 Inspector study, effective July 1992.