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City of Chicopee Construction Inspector in Chicopee, Massachusetts
Construction Inspector Position Title: Construction Inspector Department: DPW - Engineering Employment Status: UFCW Administration, Non-Exempt, Full-Time Salary: Grade A09, Step 01 Starting at \$26.06 per hour Licenses/Certifications: Class D Driver\'s License SUMMARY The City of Chicopee\'s Department of Public Works / Engineering Division is hiring a Construction Inspector who is responsible for inspections/supervision of construction and/or repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, sewer, and drainage systems for compliance with specifications and conformance to good construction practices; inspects materials, grading, drainage, roadside development, curbing, laying of pipe, building and/or repair of catch basins, manholes, and drop inlets, placement of road sub-surfaces and surfaces, pouring of concrete and related items; ability to take detailed field notes and sketches; notifies contractor and City Engineer when work does not conform to specifications or accepted construction practices so that corrective action will be taken; assists the Department by coordinating the activities of contractors and municipal personnel; investigates public requests and complaints and recommends action; maintains records of sewer, drainage facilities, roadways, and location of utilities; furnishes engineering information to property owners, contractors, and utility companies; operates transit, level, or other surveying instruments as needed; prepares progress and other required reports, keeps records, and performs other related duties; reviews and tracks permits issued by the Engineering Department and coordinates the permit process with the permit applicants; performs duties required by the DPW Superintendent during weather emergencies which may include overtime. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: At the direction of the City Engineer and the Assistant City Engineer, the Construction Inspector is responsible for the following: Assists in the planning and organization of \"in-house\" construction projects. May assist with preparation of contract documents for in-house projects. Performs general engineering calculations for highway geometry including but not limited to volumes, areas, and grades, etc. Determines feasibility of proposed designs through site inspection, discussions, and review of available data. Recommends alternate methods of construction and materials. Assists the Department with the development and coordinates the implementation of traffic control plans in support of highway construction and maintenance projects. Assists with calculation of unit cost for estimates and payment for related construction projects. Reads and interprets plans, maps, and charts, and draws sketches for preliminary construction plans. Computes and plots the major phases of a field survey including the balancing of closed traverses and level circuits, reconciling them with the baselines, layouts, and level datum. Other duties as assigned per the full job description. QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline, with a minimum of three (3) years? experience in public works construction inspection - Required A combination of education and practical experience may be considered. MA Class D Driver\'s License - Required Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements. Demonstrated working knowledge of Federal & State regulations. Demonstrated knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred), GIS, Word, and Excel software. BENEFITS The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the following: Recurring Sick Time, Vacation, Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement Plan, and more