Transportation Inspector/Plan Reviewer

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with plans, specifications and standards in relation to transportation construction, maintenance, and installation projects. This position will act as the Assistant Street Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.

• Assists in planning and supervision of transportation crews.
• Reviews various types of projects for technical accuracy, including subdivision plats, street plans and profiles, water and sewer plans and profiles, site plans, erosion control plans, and stormwater drainage plans.
• Pre-planning of transportation projects to be performed by City crews. 
• Inspects city projects in conjunction with the installation of roadways, streets, and storm drainage lines; inspects new subdivision construction; inform contractors of noncompliance.
• Coordinates the work of contractors with regard to specific city owned projects; investigates encroachments on city right-of-way; inspects utility street cuts; inspects materials received by contractors.
• Performs on-site field investigations and inspections as required for project design and construction; meets with citizens to discuss a wide variety of issues.
• Inspects a wide variety of construction elements. 
• Provides technical assistance for purchasing process.
• Provides safety inspections for city and contract crews.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• After-hours work is required as necessary during emergencies, inclement weather and other times as necessary.
   

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of transportation construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the city code of ordinances and other regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of local government budgeting, financial management and purchasing practices.    
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state environmental regulations and standards.
• Skill in analyzing data and making decisions.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment, including a computer, calculator, tablet, facsimile machine, and copier.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:  The Street Supervisor assigns work in terms of very general instructions.  The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, the City of Hickory Specification Book, NCDOT design standards, EPA regulations, OSHA regulations, and other relevant federal and state laws and regulations.  These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties.  The large number of projects to be inspected contributes to the complexity of the work. 

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to inspect the installation, construction, and repair of city transportation infrastructure.  Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient operation and provision of city transportation infrastructure.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, developers, contractors, state and federal regulators, engineers, vendors, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:  Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and justify, negotiate, or settle matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The work is typically performed while intermittently stooping, sitting, walking, bending, crouching, or standing.  The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects up to 50 pounds unassisted, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Must possess the ability to perform heavy manual labor for an extended period of time.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office and in the field.  The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious and infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional inclement weather. 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:  This position has functional supervision over assigned personnel.