TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR SENIOR 54113

07/01/92 C

This is the second class in the Transportation Construction Inspector series for positions which monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, tunnel, structure, and bridge construction projects. Positions in this class coordinate, monitor, and direct all project inspection activities for projects of moderate to considerable complexity; but may also receive intermittent assignments to inspect critical phases of complex projects as a member of an inspection team. This class is distinguished from the Transportation Construction Inspector by its responsibility for independently coordinating, monitoring, and directing all project inspection activities on projects of moderate to considerable complexity and for independently adapting and implementing changes to standard construction practices and procedures to meet field conditions.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty. Monitors contractors' operations to ensure compliance with contract terms and specifications; coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection on projects ranging from moderate to considerable complexity such as major roadway, bridge, tunnel, or drainage structures. Projects are typically complicated by extensive traffic control, sensitive political or environmental concerns, or significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, and local and federal government representatives. Coordinates and schedules phases of construction with the prime contractor and agency personnel; reviews and monitors contractors' plan of operation; and advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations. Formulates and implements changes to construction plans to meet field conditions; make field measurements of pay items and conducts materials testing; and checks lines, grades, dimensions and elevations using survey and field engineering equipment; maintains and reviews comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates; and reviews and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and ensures contractor compliance with program requirements.

Supervision Given: Provides technical supervision and training to Transportation Construction Inspectors and Transportation Construction Inspector Trainees. Schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned inspection staff. Provides technical guidance to contractors on agency construction standards and practices.

Supervision Received: Receives directions from a Highway Construction Project Engineer or Transportation Assistant Resident Engineer. Positions routinely make independent decisions which require deviation from standard construction practices without prior authorization.

Scope: Coordinates and directs all inspection activities on projects of moderate to considerable complexity; and may be assigned responsibility for inspection of critical phases of a complex project as a member of an inspection team within a transportation district or residency.

Impact of Actions: Project leadership affects 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 personnel to discuss and resolve field construction issues and to obtain technical guidance in specialty areas. Frequent external contact with contractor personnel to schedule and 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: Considerable knowledge of roadway, tunnel, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and construction symbols and terminology. Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations; and of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Skills: Working skill in operating field engineering equipment.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors; read and interpret roadway, bridge, and tunnel plans and contract specifications; apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments; 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 independently coordinating, scheduling and inspecting a wide variety of construction projects independently.

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 B, was retitled and redefined as part of the 1991 Construction Inspector study, effective July 1992.