Public Works Permit Inspector - Field & Compliance Pro

Brooklinema; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement pension plan

Generous vacation and sick time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Brookline Department of Public Works (Brookline DPW) is seeking a Permit Inspector to issue and monitor construction permits in public ways, ensure safety standards, and support town property usages. You will perform field inspections, mark-outs, and adherence checks for ongoing projects, with emphasis on safety, accessibility, and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in road/construction, an Associate’s degree equivalent, and a valid Massachusetts Class D license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with technical training equivalent to an Associate’s Degree, combined with 3 to 5 years of road construction, underground construction, trench compaction, and pavement restoration experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Responsibilities

• Manage and issue permits to contractors performing construction in public ways, connecting to public utilities, or occupying town-owned property.
• Perform field inspections and emergency mark-outs, utilizing metal detectors for regular or emergency DigSafe utility locations.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor road work for asphalt, concrete, and trench compaction; resolve resident complaints about road conditions.
• Enforce Town Bylaws and accessibility regulations, including sidewalk snow/ice clearance and ramps post-snow events.
• Conduct regulatory inspections and final structural inspections for Certificates of Occupancy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, guiding excavation layout decisions and coordinating meetings with town officials.

Skills

Road excavation

Construction & underground

Asphalt & concrete

Sidewalk patching

Cost estimation

Engineering standards

Engineering software

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

The Brookline Department of Public Works (Brookline DPW) is seeking a Permit Inspector to issue and monitor construction permits in public ways, ensure safety standards, and support town property usages. You will perform field inspections, mark-outs, and adherence checks for ongoing projects, with emphasis on safety, accessibility, and compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in road/construction, an Associate’s degree equivalent, and a valid Massachusetts Class D license.