SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

 

DEFINITION

 Under  direction,  performs  the more responsible  work  involved
 and/or  may take the lead over other Construction Inspectors  who
 inspect buildings and other types of construction work to  ensure
 compliance  of  workmanship  and specifications;  performs  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:

 Visits construction jobs under way, checks quality and amount  of
 work done, and makes decisions involving construction problems.

 Assists in interpretation of drawings and specifications.

 Inspects   construction  of  buildings   and   other   types   of
 construction  work to ensure that structures are built  according
 to   blueprints  and  detailed  sketches,  and  to  ensure   that
 workmanship and materials used comply with specifications.

 May  conduct inspections to ascertain compliance with federal and
 state equal employment and other affirmative action regulations.

 Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural
 installations and layouts.

 Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations  using
 surveyor's level and transit.

 Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed  and
 materials used conform to specifications.

 Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing.

 Examines  workmanship of finished construction for conformity  to
 standard and gives approval to same.

 Interprets  blueprints  and  specifications  for  contractor  and
 discusses  deviations  from  specified  construction  to   ensure
 compliance with regulations governing construction.

 Records quantities of materials received or used during specified
 periods.

 Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and
 compares progress reports.

 Computes  monthly  estimate  of work completed  and  may  approve
 payment to be made to contractor.

 Reports   approved   changes  from  plans,   specifications,   or
 blueprints for incorporation into the master blueprint.

 Prepares reports.

 Keeps records.

 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:

 Six  (6)  years of experience in either (1) the  preparation
 and revision of building construction plans, (2) in inspection or
 supervision of the erection of buildings and structures,  or  (3)
 as a journeyman in the building construction structural trades.

 NOTE: Possession of either a Professional Engineer's License
 issued  by  the  NJ  Board of Professional  Engineer's  and  Land
 Surveyors or a Professional Architect=s License issued by the  NJ
 Board  of  Architects maybe substituted for  four  (4)  years  of
 indicated experience.

LICENSE

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ 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  form,  content,  and  interpretation  of  building
 construction plans, specifications, and blueprints.

 Knowledge   of the means of identifying varied types of materials
 and equipment that enter into the construction of buildings.

 Knowledge   of  procedures  and  standards  to  be  observed   in
 inspecting  building  construction work to  determine  compliance
 with  plans  and  specifications  and  reasonable  standards   of
 workmanship.

 Knowledge  of  the establishment and maintenance of  records  and
 files.

 Ability  to  read  and  interpret  building  construction  plans,
 contracts, and specifications.

 Ability   to   develop  a  suitable  work  program  and   provide
 instructions and guidance to other inspectors.

 Ability to work harmoniously with people and take and maintain  a
 firm stand with contractors and the like.

 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.

 CODES: LG - 03273@                RKR/hw                  9/17/97

 The job specification is for local government use only.