Job description

The Town of Wethersfield Announces the Following Position

Seasonal Municipal Construction Inspector

Reports to: Senior Project Manager

Status: Part time

Salary Range: $35.00/hour

FLSA: Non-exempt

Schedule: Seasonal (March - November)

M-Th 8:00 am - 3:00 pm; Fri 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Date Posted: September 7, 2022

Summary: Under general supervision of the Town Engineer or designee, performs technical and administrative tasks, selects and applies standard civil engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to a variety of municipal construction projects; serves as principal field inspector for construction activities and performs related engineering work. This part-time, seasonal position is intended to be filled for the duration of the construction season each year at the discretion of the Town Engineer, which typically runs from March through November.

Examples of Duties: Participates in the administration and inspection of a variety of municipal, utility and private development projects, and other permitted work within the public right-of-way. Assists with management of the Town’s sidewalk contractor and with administration of the annual Sidewalk Program, which includes installation, repair and replacement of sidewalks and sidewalk ramps. Enforces Town sidewalk ordinances and performs public sidewalk inspections, issues violation notices and coordinates with abutting private property owners and their contractors to have repairs completed in a timely manner. Inspects other construction projects such as annual Town programs that include road repairs and paving, crack sealing and pavement markings.

Consults with engineers, developers, contractors and others, reviews plans, estimates quantities, and provides information to the public relative to construction. Ensures construction work is performed in conformity with approved plans, details, material specifications and local and industry standards, including work completed by utility companies and private developers, and performs associated construction administration tasks. Assists Wetlands Agent with enforcing Inland Wetland and Conservation Commission regulations to ensure work is performed in conformity with approved plans and investigates violations.

Performs typical engineering tasks and mathematical computations to perform quantity take-offs for municipal projects such as road and sidewalk construction/reconstruction, and improvements to drainage systems, parking lots, parks, recreational fields, trails and other public facilities. Assists with providing technical information and general assistance to the Town Engineer and Town boards, commissions and departments, and with development of technical specifications, details and construction cost estimates.

Assists with investigating and responding to citizen concerns regarding drainage, road and sidewalk conditions, and other issues, and monitoring Call-Before-You-Dig tickets and permits for work in the public right-of-way. Assists contractors with applying for licenses and permits to work in the public right-of-way. May periodically assist on a survey crew and be required to work outside of normal working hours.

Minimum Qualifications: ·

The qualifications required would generally be acquired with two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry; OR an equivalent combination of suitable education, experience and training if deemed appropriate by the Town Manager or his/her designee.

Possession of a State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Possession of a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certification and familiarity with Connecticut Department of Transportation standards specifications, details, construction methods and testing requirements is desirable.

Experience with administration of sidewalk and road construction, paving operations, and other infrastructure improvements within the public right-of-way, and with using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ESRI ArcMap GIS, Bluebeam and/or other engineering software is desirable.

Submit completed Employment Application (accessible on Town website) and resume to the Human Resources Department.

Candidate must successfully an interview process, pre-employment physical, drug test and background check prior to employment.

The Town of Wethersfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE Available

Work Location: One location

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