Inspector- Right-of-Way

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Inspector- Right-of-Way

Salary

$42,078.40 Annually

Location

City County Building, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

08510

Department

Business and Neighborhood Services

Opening Date

07/11/2024

Closing Date

10/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

Position Summary

Position is responsible for conducting field inspections and initiating administrative enforcement actions to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local Codes and Ordinances pertaining to construction within the public Right-of-Way. Employee must be able to read and interpret construction codes, City of Indianapolis - Marion County ordinances, and other related regulations. In addition, the employee must be able to respond to complaints, document investigation activities and initiate enforcement actions including legal case preparation. Contacts may occasionally be adversarial in nature and the employee must use skill and judgment to resolve both technical and interpersonal problems related to code compliance.

Position Responsibilities

Conducts field inspections of construction and other activities within the public right-of-way to determine compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Monitors assigned projects to ensure compliance with City standards.

Issues appropriate violation notices indicating code deficiencies, orders to stop work, and citations.

Appears and testifies in court as a professional and expert witness as requested.

Maintains daily activity logs.

Enters detailed inspection results on a field computer into an established database management system.

Investigates Requests for Service and take appropriate action.

Meets with contractors to discuss and/or alleviate violations.

Serves as a liaison between utility company contractors, business and property owners, INDOT, and other divisions of City and State Agencies.

Participates in the plan review process for construction activities within the public right-of-way to ensure that quality and safety standards are being followed.

Recommends minor plan revisions in the field in compliance with Safety and Quality Standards.

Ensures that assigned construction projects are constructed on schedule and in compliance with specifications and permits.

Maintains efficient and effective daily reports and other required reports for all assigned work.

Observes and report deficiencies of Public Safety and construction practices within all public right-of-ways.

Checks existing and potential field problems of drainage, traffic control, pavement failures and other issues relating to permitted and non-permitted work.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and preferably two (2) years of related work experience in construction industry or related areas. A working knowledge of construction technology and terminology, or equivalent educational experience, is preferable but not required. Ability to obtain and hold Special Police Authority issued by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) within 60 days of hire. Within two (2) years the ability to obtain and hold: Introduction to Construction Inspection Certification, Work Zone Traffic Control Certification, and Inspection of Work Zone Traffic Control Certification. Within four (4) years of employment the ability to obtain and hold: American Concrete Field Testing Technician I Certification and Signs and Marking Level I Certification. Working knowledge of a personal computer, copy and facsimile machines, in addition to principles, methods and equipment used in construction trades. A working knowledge of Traffic Control Techniques and the ability to interpret the requirements of the Indiana manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and related ordinances. Knowledge of equipment, materials and methods along with the ability to apply Federal, State and Local guidelines. Ability to direct, coordinate and review the work within the public right-of-way. Must be able to solve practical problems with tact, diplomacy, and deal with a variety of people in a variety of situations. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to both internal and external customers. On a weekly rotational basis, inspectors are required to be on call and available 24 hours a day and seven days a week to respond to after hour investigation and/or inspection requests. During weather events and other emergency situations, inspectors are required to be available to conduct Emergency Damage Assessments. Must have and retain a valid Indiana Driver's license and have the ability to operate a City vehicle is required. Familiarity with City and County streets and ability to read city maps. Must pass a pre-employment physical. Must be a Marion County resident within six (6) months from date of hire. Employee in this position receives direction from the Supervisor in the Bureau of Construction Services – Department of Code Enforcement. Employee must be able to lift/move up to 25 lbs. Incumbent must certify in the appropriate, approved disciplines as prescribed by the Director of the Department of Code Enforcement to maintain employment.

Independent Judgment

Actions and judgments are controlled through the application of laws, rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, City policies and procedures and state and municipal codes. Incumbent utilizes independent judgment when determining compliance with building codes and violations; issuing stop work orders and determines appropriate action to be taken. A supervisor in the Bureau of Construction Services is generally available; however, incumbent spends most of the time in the field, but may call for assistance from a supervisor.