Engineering Technician - Inspector

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Coordinates and manages inspection activities associated with the construction of new subdivisions and commerclal development in Richland County.
• Supervises the work of subordinate technicians; supervisory duties include instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, and recommending employee discipline as appropriate. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for Improvement; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
• Supervises and participates in the inspection of road, grading and drainage construction and sediment and erosion control activities.
• Reviews and evaluates geotechnical and materials testing reports pertaining to road and drainage construction.
• Manages and maintains plans and records for ongoing construction. Maintains and updates inspection program database.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for service and complaints in areas of responsibility; investigates and remediates stormwater and sediment/ erosion control complaints associated with new developments; enforces codes related to sediment and erosion control and stormwater violations.
• Coordinates inspections and enforcement activities with design engineers, developers, contractors and property owners as necessary.
• Produces and maintains correspondence and records related to construction Inspection.
• Recommends and Implements procedures and standards for the inspection of streets, storm drainage and erosion control in new developments.
• Performs general administrative and clerical work as required, including attending meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes. answering the telephone, etc.
• Attends meetings, training, seminars, etc., as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Oversees compliance of new construction in adherence to federal Clean Water Act