Job Specification
INSPECTOR ROAD OPENINGS
DEFINITION:
Under direction, inspects road openings for compliance with
plans, specifications, and regulations; does other related duties
as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Makes periodic inspections of road openings for underground
utility construction and connections, fuel oil tank installation
within the right of way, curb cutting, and/or construction for
driveway entrances.
Patrols highways to see when these road openings are made, how
they are made, how they are backfilled, and how they are left
safety-wise for the traveling public.
Investigates and reports on complaints concerning other highway
conditions in addition to permit work.
Meets in the field with property owners, their contractors or
representatives, developers, or utility company workers in
advance of any anticipated new construction, and informs them as
to the jurisdiction=s requirements.
Prepares reports.
Keeps records and files.
May perform responsible clerical work involved in the issuance of
road opening permits which is exemplified by these tasks.
Checks permit applications for completeness and compliance with
applicable regulations.
May assist applicants in completing applications and answers
their questions regarding regulations pertaining to the proposed
work.
Issues permits.
Collects permit fees and records monies received in accounts.
Compiles various reports detailing the type and value of work
that has been authorized by the granting of permits.
Establishes and maintains records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in maintenance and construction
work which shall have included the reading and interpreting of
plans and specifications.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of methods, procedures, and problems involved in
the investigation of road opening permit applications.
Knowledge of methods used in preparing reports and of keeping
records.
Ability to read, understand, and apply written directions and
explanations.
Ability to understand and apply oral directions, explanations,
and demonstrations.
Ability to deal with the public tactfully and promptly.
Ability to take a firm, correct stand where controversies arise.
Ability to prepare reports and to keep records.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 02106 | | L | C | | N/A | 09 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
8/22/1997 |
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