ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR
Assistant Public Works Inspector is non-competitive, meaning the state checks your education and experience against the spec instead of ranking you on a test.
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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.
Definition
Under direction of supervising staff, receives on-the-job- training in the inspection of public works construction, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure compliance with specifications and work plans; does other related duties as required. 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.
Examples of work
Makes inspections of street, sewer, sanitation, water, and/or other public works construction, maintenance, and repair work for compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards of workmanship, quantity, quality, and types of materials used, for the exercise of proper safety precautions and procedures, the amount of work completed, and to ensure that desired objectives are achieved. Prepares reports of inspections conducted containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 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.
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 the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to apply local ordinances/resolutions/codes relating to public works to specific cases. Ability to note and correctly appraise significant facts and conditions in making inspections. Ability to observe prescribed inspection procedures. Ability to take and maintain a firm, correct stand when controversies arise. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to maintain records and files. 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 the 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 the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may be eligible.