Technical Support Staff (levels I and/or II)

TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF LEVEL 1 AND/OR II STORMWATER

WORK LOCATION: ON SITE LOS ANGELES, CA

Public Works, Stormwater Maintenance Division, is seeking 5 experienced Technical Support Staff (levels I and/or II) to provide construction inspection related services in support of Public Works administered road, bridge, flood control, sewer, water, traffic signal, or other permitted projects. The primary assignment will be inspection services of catch basin cleanout services throughout Los Angeles County. Inspectors will perform their duties in the field.

Current projects include the following.

• Inspection of Catch Basin Cleanout Services - The work performed under this project includes the inspection of catch basin cleanout services provided by contractors to ensure that each catch basin has been properly cleaned and stenciled in accordance with contract requirements. Inspectors are expected to verify each catch basin for interior stencils that confirm cleaning activities, as well as the "No Dumping” logo stencils placed on the catch basin deck, where applicable. In addition, any deficiency in the contractor's work, or any physical damage to the catch basin structure or the trash-excluder devices, must be reported to Public Works' Stormwater Maintenance Division.

The services include the following:

Perform construction inspection, oversight, enforcement of compliance with the contract documents for construction of various projects.

Monitor permitted activities for safety compliance.

Respond to inquiries from Public Works Stormwater Maintenance Division staff and other affected Department Divisions.

Coordinate communications between all interested and affected parties, maintain accurate records of work done, and perform other associated contract administration tasks.

Recommend & prepare back-up documentation to or process change orders.

Prepare daily logs, BMP reports, photographic reports and working day statements; collect work records; maintain accurate records of work done for payment purposes; and perform other associated contract administration tasks.

Monitor maintenance activities to ensure the public right of way is properly maintained and restored.

Reject work that does not meet minimum standards or permit requirements and issue notices to correct deficiencies.

Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate inspection records and other required documentation.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, contractors, and the public.

Candidates are required to possess the following:

• Minimum 1 years (TSS1) of construction inspection experience inspecting horizontal infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with, and a working knowledge of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) and the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, and experience in their use.
• Working knowledge of the Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, special provisions and other contract documents.
• Ability to independently identify potential problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to enforce temporary traffic controls per approved traffic control plans, lane requirements or California MUTCD, Chapter 6.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and oversight.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.