JOB
IMPORTANT: SR-19 (Appointment may be made at any rate within the salary range from $4,323, SR-19C to $5,688, SR19J, per month at which appropriate qualified employees can be verified.
) IMMEDIATE VACANCY: Department of Parks and RecreationInspects all phases of construction projects, including the alteration and repair of County-owned buildings and structures, to assure compliance with approved plans, specifications, established standards and agreements of work; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics: This class differs from that of Construction Inspector I in that the Construction Inspector II is a journeyman level class responsible to inspect all phases of a variety of construction projects regardless of complexity; whereas the Construction Inspector I inspects various phases of construction projects and resolves routine problems based on precedents and established practices.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class.
The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Inspects all County construction projects including joint projects with the State and Federal governments; Inspects the construction, repair and alteration of County-owned buildings, highway structures, landscaping, excavations and fillings, sewer and drainage systems, recycled water systems, major flood control projects, etc.
, for compliance with plans and specifications and existing ordinances; Inspects construction materials for compliance to quality, quantity and strength requirements; Determines from plans the cuts and fills related to earthwork and verifies grades in relation to elevation; checks elevations required for the installation of water main, sewer lines, storm drain lines, catch basins and electrical duct lines; Inspects and determines the strength of forms prior to pouring concrete; Inspects reinforcement steel for proper size and placement; Inspects pouring, curing and finishing concrete; Conducts concrete slump and cylinder breakage tests; Checks and inspects erection of steel framing, masonry blocks and plaster; Inspects subgrade, base course and application of materials to roads; Inspects asphalt concrete for quality, i.
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, rock size, mixture and temperature, and compaction; Checks and inspects plumbing work such as sewer lines, vents, traps, fixtures and waterline for conformance with plans and specifications and accepted standards; Conducts flood tests on lines and manholes; Inspects catch basins, culverts, headwalls and drainage systems for grade and alignment; Inspects landscaping of parks for proper grading and plantings; Checks and inspects electrical work such as conduit, switches, wire, fixtures, panels, ground wire, and outlet and junction boxes for conformance with plans and specifications and accepted standards; Checks and inspects painting work to determine conformance with plans and specifications; Interprets plans and specifications and makes preliminary decisions on discrepancies; Consults supervisor and authorizes deviations from plans and specifications; Keeps records of labor, equipment and materials used and checks monthly estimate submitted by contractor each month for payment; Prepares reports; Accompanies superior and others concerned in survey for final acceptance of building projects; Directs lab testing operation; analyzes and interprets lab test results and writes test reports;Conducts field measurements to verify project compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements; Observes and measures materials used in capital improvement projects;Reviews Site Specific Spill Prevention Plan to ensure proper plan in place;Inspects subgrade, pipe cushion, backfill and compaction for recycled water/sewer line installation;Conducts mandrel and pressure tests on sewer lines;Assists with cross-connection and final inspections for private recycled water systems;Reviews record drawings to ensure it reflects the improvements actually constructed;Reviews Closed Circuit Television Video work to confirm proper sewer system installation after backfilling;May supervise the work of subordinate inspectors.