Treatment Plant Construction Inspector 2

Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Inspector II A technical field position responsible for supervising and performing on-site inspections of wastewater treatment and drainage facilities under construction. The Department of Water Environment Protection (WEP) delivers wastewater treatment services that protect public health and local waterways across Onondaga County, supported by a skilled and dedicated workforce. WHY YOU? This role is well suited for individuals with knowledge and experience in the construction of wastewater treatment and drainage facilities who are comfortable working in the field and applying engineering principles to construction projects. As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Inspector II, you will use your knowledge of construction practices and materials, ability to interpret plans and specifications, and communication skills to help ensure construction work complies with contract requirements. This position also requires the ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, government officials, and the public. WHAT EXACTLY DOES A WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II DO? The Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Inspector II supervises and performs on-site inspections of wastewater treatment and drainage facilities under construction for the Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection. Responsibilities include: Training and supervising the work of several Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Inspectors I and Engineering Inspectors I in the on-site inspections of wastewater treatment and drainage facilities under construction. Performing field surveys and measurements necessary to check the contractor's construction layout and to determine "as built" locations and dimensions. Arranging and conducting job meetings on project related information and to review schedule to ensure proper completion of job substitution of methods and equipment. Preparing and justifying contract modifications and change orders and maintain files on each. Reviewing contractors and engineers claims for payment. Determining the acceptability of materials, methods to be used and location of equipment to be used in project construction, so the project will comply with the contract plans and specifications. Responding to construction related complaints from homeowners and the general public and attempts to resolve same. This list is not exhaustive. Additional duties are outlined in the official job description. PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PROMOTIONAL APPLICANTS Two (2) years of permanent competitive class status in the title of Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction Inspector I. OPEN COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS A. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a bachelors degree in civil engineering and two (2) years of professional level work experience, or its part time equivalent, in the application of civil engineering principles to field inspection of construction of sewage and drainage facilities; or, B. Six (6) years of paraprofessional or professional level work experience in civil engineering, two (2) years of which must have been in a professional level capacity in the application of civil engineering principles to field inspection of construction of sewage and drainage facilities; or, C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above. POSITION TYPE (HELP) Program This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program appointment. This is a permanent appointment, and the Civil Service exam will be waived