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Form of workUnder direct supervision, utilizes blueprints, job specifications, and computer information to perform duties involving the observation, recording and inspection of outside and underground drain, water and sewer, and County building and facility construction. Keeps detailed records of construction activities to assure compliance of materials and work with approved plans, and regularly reports progress to supervision. Duties include direct contact with property owners, basic review of soil conditions, application of basic mathematics and field measurements, interpretation of plans and specifications, use of video equipment to record site appearance before and after construction, and responsibility to secure the work area before leaving the site. May also be assigned soil erosion inspection duties to ensure that specified controls are in place at County drains, wetlands, lakes and waterways. Duties require alertness for safety hazards, and a moderate amount of physical dexterity and effort. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Employees of this beginning level inspection class are expected to develop their skills as experience is obtained on the job, and generally work the same hours and days as the contractor. Inspection duties are performed both outdoors in all types of weather and in confined underground locations. Travel is necessary from site to site.
Employees of this classification are required to be available for operational problems, equipment emergencies, widespread storms, power outages and other operations and maintenance emergencies as deemed necessary by management after normal working hours, weekends and holidays. Also, employees in this classification are assigned On-Call duties and work as an On-Call Alternate as required by management.
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
- Thoroughly documented work history
- The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
1. Must be a high school graduate or have a certificate of successful completion of the GED.
2. Must have one (1) year of full-time work experience in construction work, CAD (computer aided design) and/or surveying.
NOTE: One year of college coursework including at least two courses in drafting and/or engineering may be substituted for the experience indicated above.
NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.
3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out of Country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver's license before the hire date.
4. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
5. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.
Required Documents
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
College Transcripts - May be required
If a degree is used to determine if the applicant is minimally qualified to fill the position, the applicant must email a copy of their transcript at the time of application to transcripts@oakgov.com. Indicate in the email subject line the job# and job title. If a job offer is made, an official transcript will be required. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). Other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc are prohibited and will not be reviewed. If a job offer is made, an official transcript will be required.
1. Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.Employment Type: Full Time
