Construction Inspector II, III or IV - Materials and Tests Division

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Construction Inspector II

Inspects fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build roadways, bridges, drainage structures, and other similar non-bridge structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only QA inspector in a prefabricated structural material fabrication plant or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with fabricators. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at multiple fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Construction Inspector III

Inspects fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build roadways, bridges, drainage structures, and other similar non-bridge structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only QA inspector in a prefabricated structural material fabrication plant or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district. Trains others. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at multiple fabrication sites. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Construction Inspector IV

Oversees inspection of fabrication methods and workmanship to ensure fabricators build roadways, bridges, drainage structures, and other similar non-bridge structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; OR oversees statewide oversight activities in prefabricated structural material fabrication plants; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of structural products or materials fabrication, testing, and inspection activities. Trains others and may lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering related work. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at multiple fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include fabricators and contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Construction Inspector II

Analyzes complex welding or prestressing procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.

Drives and travels by other modes to geographically separated structural product fabrication plants to monitor Quality Control / Quality Assurance (QC/QA) and Quality Monitoring (QM) program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations and meet with supervisors and managers to resolve problems.

Ensures fabricators build and repair structural materials (steel and constituent components), bridge girders, and related non-bridge highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

Observes and inspects ongoing fabrication processes of structural steel bridge girders, pre- stressed concrete bridge girders and other structural components.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Construction Inspector III

all of the above and:

Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.

Prepares and reviews correspondence.

Assists division engineering staff in conducting formal audits of minor, non-stressed and miscellaneous product fabrication plants.

Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.

Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.

Construction Inspector IV

all the above and:

Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.

Assists division engineering staff in development of audit programs and conducting formal audits of major fabrication plants and girder shops.

Independently schedules, coordinates, and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local and/or geographically separated locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Construction Inspector II - 5 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.

Construction Inspector III - 6 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.

Construction Inspector IV - 7 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.

Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Construction Inspector II

Communicate effectively.

Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.

Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures.

Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.

Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Construction Inspector III

all the above and

Preparing and maintaining records, files, and reports.

Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps.

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and group

Construction Inspector IV

all the above and

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.

Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.

Subject to noise, vibration, and various hazards such as moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.

Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.

Crouching - bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine.

Standing - prolonged periods of time.

Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks, long distance/from one work site to another.

Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.

Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels, receive information by oral communication.

Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer/smart-phone screen; extensive reading.

Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles.

Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures/ prefabricated structural members.

Conditions of Employment:

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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.

Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Schedule: Full-time