Construction Inspector

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General

Date Posted:

2/3/2023

Location:

Facilities Maintenance & Capital Projects

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

February 3, 2023

POSITION: Construction Inspector

LOCATION: Facilities

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dougherty County School System is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Facilities department. The Construction Inspector will ensure contractor compliance with project plans and specifications for each newly constructed and/or renovated facility in the Dougherty County School System.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical College Diploma or equivalent preferred;

• Five (5) years of experience in general construction work is required;

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, and tools of the construction trade is required;

• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the construction industry is required;

• A valid Georgia Driver's License and a good driving record;

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills;

• Ability to read and comprehend architectural designs, drawings, and details;

• Ability to safely operate and work from ladders, scaffoldings, platforms, and personal lifts;

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs.;

• Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities;

• Ability to respond to emergencies and needs of contractors and design personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises new construction and/or renovation, modification, and additions projects to ensure compliance with contract documents and owner's standards;

• Serves as field liaison/contract for the Department with Architects and contractors;

• Maintains plans, specifications, and submittal documents on each project through completion;

• Develops and maintains filing and record-keeping systems for Field Reports, RFI, COP, ASI, etc.;

• Maintains project close-out and warranty documentation;

• Plans the workday to ensure that all projects are sufficiently observed for contract compliance;

• Keeps accurate records and reports of changes during the work and ensures they are noted in the As-Built Documents;

• Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the supervisor.

REPORTS TO: Project Manager

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: A review of applicants will begin on February 17, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.

THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

Dougherty County School System uses the Applitrack system from Frontline to manage employment applications online.

About Us

The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocates for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 21 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools), five learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University, and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note

This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.