SEWER CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (OPEN COMPETITIVE) (ENG)

City of Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Buffalo seeks an experienced Sewer Construction Inspector to inspect construction and repair work on the city’s sewer system, monitoring outside contractors and Sewer Authority staff for compliance with contract plans and specifications. The incumbent operates with independent judgment on work stoppage when necessary and submits daily reports, with supervision reviewing these records.

A combination of education and field experience is required, along with a NYS driver’s license and

Qualifications

• Assoc degree in Civil or Construction Technology with 1 year of construction activity including water/sewer work.
• High school diploma and 3 years of full-time construction activity, with at least 1 year in water or sewer work.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience as defined.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction and repair work on the city's sewer system.
• Monitor outside contractors and Sewer Authority staff for contract compliance.
• Prepare and review sketches, reports, and daily inspection records.
• Maintain records of materials used and labor hours; drive to sites.
• Coordinate with utility representatives as needed and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Plan reading

Construction knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Safety practices

Inspection accuracy

Education

Assoc. Degree in Civil or Construction Tech

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

An incumbent to a position in this class performs inspections of all construction and repair work on the city's sewer system. Work involves monitoring outside contractors and employees of the Sewer Authority to make certain work is performed in accordance with contract plans and specifications. Immediate supervision is received from the Chief Sewer Construction Inspector, however, incumbent exercises independent judgment in work stoppage if not in accordance with contract documents. Work is reviewed by the supervisor from daily reports submitted by the Sewer Construction Inspector. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• receivers, connections, catch basins, tunnel work, excavations, shoring, bracing, chambers, weirs, etc.;
• lines, grades and measurements and pipe sizes;
• Takes samples of concrete for testing;
• Prepares sketches of troublesome construction;
• submits reports of same;
• Checks and reports on any utility obstructions;
• may confer with representatives from utility companies;
• Maintains records and reports concerning inspection work including material used and labor hours consumed;
• Drives to and from work sites;
• Performs related work as required.

Promotional

Continuous and permanent status in any city department in one of the following:

• (A) Sewer Maintenance Supervisor I for one year;
• (B) Engineering Aide or Sewer Construction Worker for two years.

NOTE: Applicants must have three (3) years of full-time construction activities; one year of which must have been in water or sewer excavation or underground pipeline work, repair or inspection.

Open Competitive

• (A) Associates Degree from an accredited college, university or technical institute in Civil or Construction Technology and one year of full time construction activities where work involved water or sewer excavation or underground pipeline work, repair or inspection.
• OR
• (B) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and three years of full time construction activities; one year of which must have been involved in water or sewer excavation or underground pipeline work, repair or inspection;
• OR
• (C) an equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A and B.

Equivalent Combination

Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for the above education and experience.

Special Requirement

Possession of a current NYS Driver's License which must be presented at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment.

*Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of city's sewer system including trench excavation, backfilling, repaving and general safety practices;
• Good knowledge of inspection principles, practices and procedures;
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications;
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with private contractors and staff personnel;
• Ability to deal with the general public with firmness but courteously;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.