ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR

 

DEFINITION


 Under   direction  of  supervising  staff,  receives  on-the-job-
 training   in   the  inspection  of  public  works  construction,
 maintenance,  and  repair activities to  ensure  compliance  with
 specifications  and  work  plans; 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  inspections  of street, sewer, sanitation,  water,  and/or
 other public works construction, maintenance, and repair work for
 compliance  with  approved  plans, specifications,  standards  of
 workmanship, quantity, quality, and types of materials used,  for
 the  exercise  of  proper safety precautions and procedures,  the
 amount  of  work completed, and to ensure that desired objectives
 are achieved.

 Prepares  reports  of inspections conducted containing  findings,
 conclusions, and recommendations.

 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:

      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:

 Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

 Ability  to apply local ordinances/resolutions/codes relating  to
 public works to specific cases.

 Ability  to  note  and correctly appraise significant  facts  and
 conditions in making inspections.

 Ability to observe prescribed inspection procedures.

 Ability  to  take  and  maintain  a  firm,  correct  stand   when
 controversies arise.

 Ability to prepare reports.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 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 the 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 the 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 be eligible.

 CODES: LG - 06012             RKR/lz                 10/9/98

 This job specification is for local government use only.