JOB OPPORTUNITY


	*Civil Service*

Job ID:
ANNOUNCEMENT NO. V21 - FY 19-20 ENTRANCE & PROMOTIONAL

Issue Date:
AUGUST 30, 2019

Department:
PUBLIC WORKS - STREETS & DRAINAGE

Application Deadline:
EXTENDED UNTIL FILLED.

General Statement of Job:
Under general supervision, performs advanced skilled inspection work requiring in depth knowledge of engineering standards and regulations relevant to construction and maintenance of municipal infrastructure. Responsible for inspecting drainage, sewerage, streets, and general engineering projects including the construction, methods, and materials of work performed by contractors and City work crews. Reports to the Superintendent II.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities (This is descriptive, not restrictive as to all tasks included in this position):
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Reviews and investigates complaints received concerning municipal infrastructure from various entities, i.e., Mayor�s office, Council, other City departments, and citizens. Investigates potential work sites to identify potential issues and problems; recommends solutions accordingly. Takes still and video photography per work site prior to project initiation and upon project completion; maintains video library. Inspects all phases of public works contracts and construction projects including streets, curbs, sewers, gutters, storm drains, and taking sample pictures and notes as needed. Coordinates work/project performance between contractors and City departments; reviews problems and issues presented by contractors, engineers, and related entities. May verify quantities and qualities of materials used in the construction of streets, sewers and similar projects. Inspects and reviews plans and specifications for offsite construction driveways, sidewalks, drainage, construction fence, etc.; coordinates for compliance with City of Kenner Municipal Code. Performs inspections of public works contracts, projects, and offsite construction of new tracts. Determines and reports City right-of-ways damage caused by contractors working on private property. Assists Superintendents in the development of plans and specifications for small construction and maintenance projects. Prepares and maintains various reports, records, correspondence, and files; compiles and maintains daily inspection reports; compiles and maintains FEMA documentation as required. Interprets a variety of technical documents and reference materials relevant to assigned projects, i.e., blueprints, project specifications, codes, ordinances, etc. Receives and/or reviews various forms, reports, correspondence, policies, directories, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate. Prepares and/or processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations, per established procedures and within designated timeframes; reviews various documentation for accuracy and completeness; distributes/issues various documentation. Refers to policy and procedure manuals, computer manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc. Operates a variety of office equipment and machinery such as copy machine, fax machine, desktop computer, printer, etc. Uses a variety of tools such as standard office tools, etc.; a variety of supplies such as general office supplies, etc.; and a variety of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, accounting, or other programs. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as other City departments and the general public. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Performs other related duties as required. Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies

Communication Skills:
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.

Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to operate an automobile, engineering scale, measuring wheel, and a variety of automated office machines, which includes computer, adding machine, copier, and calculator. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to fifty pounds

Mental Involvement:
Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make routine independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Interpersonal Relationship Skills:
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations involving more than giving or receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress when confronted with an emergency.

Test Required:
RATING OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE . . . . . . . . . Weighted 100%

Salary Requirements:
$18.4986 PER HOUR / 40 HOURS PER WEEK