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SENIOR INSPECTOR, ROAD OPENINGS

Code: 03381 Local Competitive

Career Family: INSPECTOR

Senior Inspector, Road Openings is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.

The main requirement is 2 years of relevant experience.

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Where this title is used

Senior Inspector, Road Openings is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Examples of work

  • Takes the lead over other inspectors and conducts periodic inspections of road openings for underground utility construction and connections, fuel oil tank installation within the right of way, curb cutting, and/or construction for driveway entrances.
  • Inspects the backfill and safety of road openings.
  • Investigates and reports on complaints concerning other highway conditions in addition to permit work.
  • Meets with property owners, their contractors or representatives, developers, and/or utility company workers, in advance of any anticipated new construction, and informs them as to the jurisdiction's requirements.
  • Prepares reports.
  • Maintains records and files.
  • Checks permit applications for completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • May assist applicants in completing applications and answering questions regarding regulations.
  • Issues permits.
  • Collects permit fees and records monies received in accounts.
  • Compiles various reports detailing the type and value of work that has been autorized by the granting of permits.
  • Establishes and maintains records and files.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and construction work which shall have included the reading and interpreting of plans and specifications.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of this position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of methods, procedues, and problems involved in the investigation of road operating permit applications.
  • Knowledge of methods used in preparing reports and maintaining records.
  • Ability to read, understand, and apply written directions and explanations.
  • Ability to understand and apply oral directions, explanations, and demonstrations.
  • Ability to deal with the public tactfully and promptly.
  • Ability to prepare reports and to maintain records.
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accomodation is made to their known limitations. If the accomodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.