Field Inspector, Water & Wastewater

DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: TRAC

UNION/GRADE: Unit 9/Grade 19

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BASIC PURPOSE:

Provides inspection services on construction contracts performed by outside agencies affecting the Authority's wastewater transport system and water distribution system. Performs 8 M Permitting and Dig Safe inspection and markout activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Field Inspector. May receive functional supervision on projects from a Senior Program Manager, Field Operations & Permitting or TRAC Project Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects the work of contractors to ensure conformance to plans, specifications and standards. Maintains record of labor, costs of changes and extra work.
• Coordinates with Senior Field Inspectors and Project Managers to ensure that conditions of applicable 8(M) and other permits are enforced.
• Inspects materials for conformance to specifications, maintain records of progress, completed work and document changes and additional work.
• Surveys and calculates specifications along with using other engineering methodology to determine areas of reconnaissance locations and layouts in the field.
• Reviews designs and construction of projects of medium complexity and assists senior field inspector and engineering personnel on major projects for completion and conformance to specifications.
• Participates in Dig Safe inspection and markout activities both during work hours and on-call.
• Records completed work, maintains records of the cost of changes and additional work.
• Surveys existing water and wastewater appurtenances to update record drawings and detail records.
• Documents daily work completed within work order system including all field notes from job site.
• Performs mark out of MWRA water mains and sewers.
• Investigates dry weather wastewater discharges and various wet weather overflows.
• Supports wet weather operations as needed.
• Participates in emergency response to any/all MWRA emergencies as necessary.
• Provides On-Call inspection services as needed.
• Follows all MWRA safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of basic engineering practices in building and civil works construction as normally attained through an Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field; and
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater pipelines, surveying, construction or civil works as acquired through two (2) years of technical or professional experience in water distribution, wastewater collections, construction or a related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in field location techniques such as GPS.
• Ability to read blueprints, detail records and record drawings.
• Ability to carry out detailed instructions accurately.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with outside parties and to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Knowledge of computers with experience in Microsoft Office Suite, computer- based drafting and design systems, and MAXIMO.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory On Call work for after-hours inspection services in a rotation with other inspection staff.

A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License is required.