Construction Inspector I (Civil) - EXAM
Definition Under general supervision, inspects a variety of new construction and/or maintenance projects for conformance to plans, drawings, sketches, and specifications; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.
) Inspects and oversees construction of bridges, highways, streets, alleys, structures, sidewalks, handicap ramps, and other types of construction to insure that procedures and materials comply with plans, specifications, and standard drawings; Inspects and oversees installation of utility lines such as water lines, sewer lines, gas lines, and electrical lines and lighting to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and standard drawings; Investigates complaints of broken sidewalks, pot holes in street, and need for repairs to structures; determines property owner's name by checking Court House records; prepares repair notice for mailing to property owner; Inspects sub-grade and base for street work after final grading, concrete and blacktop paving, curb and cutter forms, drain tile installation, and curing methods of concrete; Tests concrete for percentage of entrained air; makes slump cone tests for workability and conducts split tensile strength tests; checks backfill for settlement and paving aggregates for specification standards; Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations, sanitary wyes, and layouts; measures improved property to make certain that proper charges are assessed; Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations; Inspects final cleanup work; Inspects sanitary and storm sewer construction and repair work; interprets plans and specifications to contractor; Inspects concrete structures such as bridges, sewage pump stations, manholes, regulator chambers, catch basins, headwalls, siphon chambers, pipes, and reinforced steel; Inspects driving of wood piles and tunnels for correct type of liners; Prepares descriptions of water lines after installation; draws up survey plans and water line layouts; Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing; Tracks quantities of materials received or used during specified periods; Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and prepares progress reports; prepares reports of work done; May recommend changes in location and placement of water lines due to existing conditions; performs hydrostatic test of proposed water lines.
Minimum Qualifications Completion of the twelfth school grade and one (1) year of experience in the construction, inspection, or field testing of materials in the construction or repair of hard infrastructure (e.
g.
, streets, roadways, bridges, or large parking areas; laying sewer pipe or water lines; street light installation; or water tank construction).
Substitution(s):
Significant coursework (thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours) in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade completion requirements.
Possession of a valid driver'slicense.
Test/Job Contact Information COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT:
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED, according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list.
If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process.
Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.
The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering reading comprehension, mathematics, logic/reasoning/problem sensitivity, public relations, construction knowledge, reading maps/plans/specifications, safety, Outlook 2016 and Windows 10.
The exam is expected to be administered in late March.
Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.
The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.
If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.
The certification process will be:
Fixed Band The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer Recommended Skills Construction Construction Management Drawing Infrastructure Management Lighting Maintenance Apply to this job.
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Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.
) Inspects and oversees construction of bridges, highways, streets, alleys, structures, sidewalks, handicap ramps, and other types of construction to insure that procedures and materials comply with plans, specifications, and standard drawings; Inspects and oversees installation of utility lines such as water lines, sewer lines, gas lines, and electrical lines and lighting to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, and standard drawings; Investigates complaints of broken sidewalks, pot holes in street, and need for repairs to structures; determines property owner's name by checking Court House records; prepares repair notice for mailing to property owner; Inspects sub-grade and base for street work after final grading, concrete and blacktop paving, curb and cutter forms, drain tile installation, and curing methods of concrete; Tests concrete for percentage of entrained air; makes slump cone tests for workability and conducts split tensile strength tests; checks backfill for settlement and paving aggregates for specification standards; Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations, sanitary wyes, and layouts; measures improved property to make certain that proper charges are assessed; Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations; Inspects final cleanup work; Inspects sanitary and storm sewer construction and repair work; interprets plans and specifications to contractor; Inspects concrete structures such as bridges, sewage pump stations, manholes, regulator chambers, catch basins, headwalls, siphon chambers, pipes, and reinforced steel; Inspects driving of wood piles and tunnels for correct type of liners; Prepares descriptions of water lines after installation; draws up survey plans and water line layouts; Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing; Tracks quantities of materials received or used during specified periods; Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and prepares progress reports; prepares reports of work done; May recommend changes in location and placement of water lines due to existing conditions; performs hydrostatic test of proposed water lines.
Minimum Qualifications Completion of the twelfth school grade and one (1) year of experience in the construction, inspection, or field testing of materials in the construction or repair of hard infrastructure (e.
g.
, streets, roadways, bridges, or large parking areas; laying sewer pipe or water lines; street light installation; or water tank construction).
Substitution(s):
Significant coursework (thirty (30) semester hours or forty-five (45) quarter hours) in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade completion requirements.
Possession of a valid driver'slicense.
Test/Job Contact Information COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT:
The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be MERGED, according to score, with the names of applicants on the current eligible list.
If you are interested in having your name included on the eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process.
Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.
The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering reading comprehension, mathematics, logic/reasoning/problem sensitivity, public relations, construction knowledge, reading maps/plans/specifications, safety, Outlook 2016 and Windows 10.
The exam is expected to be administered in late March.
Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.
All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.
The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.
If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.
The certification process will be:
Fixed Band The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer Recommended Skills Construction Construction Management Drawing Infrastructure Management Lighting Maintenance Apply to this job.
Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $('.
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