Pipeline Construction Inspector II - Temple Hills Depot

Pipeline Construction Inspector II

The Pipeline Construction Inspector II performs inspections for complex water and sewer projects and assists in training new inspectors on the standards and practices of WSSC Water.

• Manages contracts and inspection staff for extended periods of time
• Inspects water and sewer main line construction projects, new water and sewer lateral connection installations, water and sewer lateral connection renewals, water main rehabilitation including cleaning and lining, sewer and manhole rehabilitation, paving, sod and landscaping restoration
• Inspects pipe installation and approves materials on-site for proper quality and reports defects; has authority to reject materials and workmanship
• Makes decisions relative to the intent of Standard Specifications or Standard Details in the absence of Technical Contracts supervisor
• Checks for proper water and sewer tap installations
• Conducts and/or monitors compaction testing of backfilled soils during and after completion of the work
• Observes safety regulations including wearing personal protective equipment, follows and enforces recommended safety practices, and ensures required safety precautions are taken and proper traffic control is adhered to
• Schedules water main shutdowns, locates and operates valves, performs chlorination samplings, and any other items necessary for the execution of contract work
• Verifies grading and alignment of water mains, sewer lines, and appurtenances to ensure the work is done within the requirements of the contract
• Advises contractors of deviations from the provisions of the contract and offers assistance to properly perform work
• Documents contractor’s activities and progress through daily reports and sketches as a form of confirmation for accurate payment and claim evaluations
• Performs visual sewer main and manhole final inspections, oversees sewer air and mandrel testing, televising of sewer lateral connections, hydrostatic water main testing, and prepares reports of findings
• Inspects restoration of areas disturbed during construction
• Prepares and submits paving and landscaping restoration tickets
• Prepares final house connection and field as‑builts for each job completed
• Conducts pre‑construction meetings and monthly progress meetings with Local, State and Federal agencies
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

• Serves as the Supervisor, Technical Contracts in their absence
• Serves as the lead Inspector on complex projects
• Serves as the lead trainer of new inspectors
• Serves as liaison with agencies (local, State, Federal), internal WSSC Water customers and contractors regarding construction projects to ensure proper notification and procedures are followed according to jurisdiction
• May be assigned to work hours outside the regularly scheduled work week to accommodate construction schedules
• Assists contractors with locating pipe, lateral connections through record review and use of M‑scopes or wands
• Studies and investigates assigned construction project package (plans, job specs, permits, etc.) and reviews findings with Supervisor, Technical Contracts and/or the project contractor
• Aids in the design/review of construction contracts with the guidance of the Supervisor, Technical Contracts
• Performs related duties as assigned

Work is performed in the office and field. Ability to enter confined spaces, work outdoors in inclement weather, climb in and out of ditches and other structures under construction, and lift objects up to 50 lbs are required.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with new and rehabilitative pipeline construction practices, procedures and materials
• Considerable knowledge of soil compaction and testing methods
• Considerable knowledge of environmental regulations, sediment control devices, and traffic control standards
• Knowledge of concrete placement
• Skill in reading and interpreting construction plans and contract documents
• Thorough understanding of the WSSC Water Standard Specifications and Standard Details
• Ability to compute volumes and quantities of construction materials
• Considerable knowledge of…