Highway Inspector Senior – Kanawha County
Nature of Work
The Highway Inspector Senior, under the supervision of the outdoor advertising and salvage yards manager, this employee will conduct complex, special and extraordinary inspections of outdoor advertising and salvage yards to determine compliance with various state & federal regulatory laws and regulations. Investigate complaints and reported work violations, and prepare detailed and complex inspection reports and correspondence. Work involves direct contact with employers, public officials, civic and labor groups and the public. Overnight travel throughout the state and working irregular hours when necessary, is also required.
Performs other related duties as required.
pay grade 12
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Supervises and assigns routine investigations to lower level inspectors, reviews completed work to ensure procedures and guidelines were followed
• Participates in evaluating inspection procedures, advising in policy matters, and recommending changes to management to improve procedures and efficiency
• Advises management and other officials concerning problems related to inspection assignments
• Conducts complex, special, and extraordinary inspections
• Trains and instructs new employees in the techniques and procedures used in performing inspections, handling investigations, surveys, or complaints
• Takes appropriate action indicated by results of inspections, tests and investigations
• May check and evaluate the work and reports of subordinates in relation to the completion of specific assignments
• Makes recommendations concerning the proper application of laws, rules, and regulations
• Completes and/or assists subordinates in the preparation of detailed inspection reports
• Maintains records pertaining to inspection schedules and results
• Checks for requirements prescribed by law, such as proper licensing, record keeping, security, safety, and sanitary conditions
• May inspect and monitor procedures to assure compliance to state and federal agreements and specifications
• Established rules, regulations, and procedures will be used to solve a variety of routine problems and answer a variety of standard questions.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license may be required.
Required Skills and Knowledge
• Advanced level knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations of agency assigned
• Knowledge of proper inspection techniques and procedures
• Ability to evaluate effectiveness of policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed instructions, specifications, manuals, and other related guidelines
• Ability to instruct and supervise subordinates in inspection methods and procedures
• Ability to assign and review work of subordinate employees
• Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prepare required forms, correspondence, and reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the general public and to deal with controversial matters in a tactful manner
• Licensure and/or certification pertinent to area of assignment may be required. A valid West Virginia driver's license may be required.
Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Six (6) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a field such as purchasing, law enforcement, investigations, safety inspection, weights and measures, transportation, highway construction or maintenance, industrial maintenance, or responsible public contact work
• Substitution:
1) Successfully completed study in an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
2) Completion of a course in industrial safety under the sponsorship of the National Safety Council or the American Society of Safety Engineers may be substituted for Safety Inspector.
To apply, click here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wvdot/jobs/2905352/highway-inspector-senior-kanawha-county?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
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