ASSOCIATE ENGINEERING INSPECTOR

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and tools used in inspections.
• Mathematical skills to perform basic engineering calculations.
• Ability to write concise, accurate and timely reports of inspections and tests.
• Ability to understand and be understood effectively using the English language.
• Ability to use personal computers and software applicable to the work, such as commonly used word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective, cooperative and professional relationships with all encountered in the course of the work.
• Know and follow the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to the job.
• Ability to interpret structural steel plans and working drawings.
• Proficiency in the use of weld, bolt, and paint inspection tools including; weld gauges, NDT equipment, micrometers, paint thickness meters, and bolt tensioning devices.
• Skill in inspection and testing of high strength bolted joints and paint systems used on steel bridges.
• Ability to write concise, accurate and timely reports of inspections and tests.
• Ability to perform duties in a noisy, multi faceted, large construction project environment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics used in the testing of steel products and welding procedure specifications.
• Ability to understand and be understood effectively using the English language
• Ability to use personal computers and software applicable to the work.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective, cooperative and professional relationships with all encountered in the course of the work.
• Know and follow the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to the job.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S):

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Operates District vehicles on a regular basis.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS:

Must be able to:

• Must inspect paint and other materials on the Golden Gate Bridge, structures and buildings.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Position requires frequent bending and reaching.
• Ability to work comfortably while wearing cartridge-type respirator.
• Ability to climb scaffolds, catwalks and ladders.
• Ability to carry equipment that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work from heights, over water and moving vehicular traffic.
• Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Climb ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, bridge members and utilize other devices to access and inspect construction work on the Golden Gate Bridge and other District owned structures and buildings.
• Stand on one’s feet at construction site locations for extended periods of time.
• Carry test inspection and survey equipment that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally crawl through pipes, trenches and other excavations.
• Work from elevated platforms and heights.
• Work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Work night shifts for extended periods of time.
• Work at offsite fabrication facilities.
• Wear a respirator.
• Travel to and work at out of state fabrication facilities for extended periods of time.