Road & Bridge Inspector

Department: Department of Transportation

Reports to: Right of Way Supervisor

New Salary range as of 1/1/2025: $2,679 - $2,814 (semi-monthly)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, hourly

Position closes: Monday, December 30, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.; Extended to Friday, January 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

When it comes to benefits, Teller County is committed to offering a comprehensive, affordable benefits package that meets the needs of our employees and their families.

• Two Meritain Aetna health plans to choose from -the County pays 50% to 100% of the premium depending on the plan you choose

• HSA plan - the County contributes $1,000 for employee only and $2,000 for employee plus one or more dependents

• Telehealth/Teledoc options - access quality healthcare from the comfort of your home, during your lunch break or while traveling

• Dental, Vision and Prescription drug coverage

• Basic and voluntary life coverage

• 401a retirement plan - employees contribute 4% and the County matches 8%. You are fully vested in five years.

• 457b deferred comp plans - both pre- and post-tax options available

• Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, 12 holidays, 1 floating holiday

• Aflac, wellness programs, EAP, education assistance, employee discounts, uniform allowance

Click here to review our full benefits package.

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Right of Way Supervisor, reviews, approves, and issues permits for work performed in the roads or rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of Teller County and inspects that work; provides relevant regulation and policy information to contractors and the public. May fill in or work with traffic technician(s) as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are central to the job and the employee must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. This list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities and is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(1) Perform technical reviews of plans, specifications and permit applications for proposed facilities and accesses within roads and rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of Teller County; attend pre-construction conferences as County representative when necessary.

(2) Review, approve and issue permits and compute appropriate fees. Coordinate projects and inspection activities with contractors, public utilities, governmental agencies, and other County departments.

(3) Perform field inspections before, during and after construction to ensure compliance with County regulations and specifications and ensure proper traffic control and public safety around construction sites located in roads or rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of Teller County.

(4) Review and evaluate required material test data; identify areas of non-compliance with construction criteria; approve changes to plans; develop and recommended remedial actions based on findings.

(5) Consult with and provide assistance, advice and interpretation to the public, contractors, and utility agencies regarding County regulations and specifications and concerns, as well as proper construction techniques.

(6) Act as code enforcement for the department to investigate and recommend action for public complaints and other issues on roads or rights-of-way or within public drainage ways under the jurisdiction of Teller County.

(7) Maintain accurate records pertaining to permits and inspections. Provide inspection information and reports to various organizations.

(6) Assist in preparing updates and revisions of County regulations, criteria, policies, and specifications.

(8) Assist in compiling information for right-of way, widths, lengths, and traffic services. (This may include various traffic duties, i.e. sign installations, repairs, traffic counts and etc.)

(9) Assist Right-of Way Supervisor with review and implementation of engineering testing, reports, and coordination of utility relocation in road construction.

(10) Conduct historical research via computer, and in person at Clerk and Recorder's Office.

(11) Perform similar duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. The list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all knowledge, skills or abilities that are required.

(1) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of: principles and processes for providing excellent customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction; and understanding of road construction, maintenance and repair operations; appropriate State and Federal laws and regulations relating to road construction; practical understanding of dirt work such as road cut and access inspection, hard surface and gravel maintenance and repair.

Skilled in: use of basic computer software programs; operating grader, backhoe and loader; correctly performing dirt work, such as installing an access and installing culverts; understanding and applying pertinent laws, rules, regulations and policies; using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments with minimum direction and supervision; applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; understanding, interpreting and communicating complicated policies, procedures and protocols; working in a deadline driven environment; initiating and responding to medium volume of daily calls/contact; interacting with all levels of internal and external professionals while developing strong productive relationships; organization and time management.

Ability to: communicate effectively in writing and verbally; establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with co-workers, other county departments, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and the public; read and interpret plans and specifications of proposed facilities; organize, file, record and maintain accurate records; be a self-starter; successfully accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously while working independently or within a team environment; work with minimal supervision; deal with a variety of people, cultures, problems and circumstances; analyze and resolve problems involving several variables; understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.

(2) Experience/Education : High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of three (3) years of related experience; one (1) year of supervisory experience; any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

(3) Visual Acuity/Hearing/Speaking : Must be able to write and read; able to hear, see and speak.

(4) Physical Effort/Dexterity : This position works in an office setting performing daily routine computer usage; this position also frequently works in the field requiring good physical condition; physical exertion including using shovel and hand tools, and the normal range of motion and dexterity; ability to sit (sometimes for extended periods of time), stand (sometimes for extended periods of time), stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl or climb; ability to lift, carry, pull or drag up to 80 lbs. for short periods of time. Requires the ability to drive a vehicle.

(5) Environmental Factors : Work is performed in an office setting but also requires exposure to adverse conditions; such conditions include dirt, noise, rain, snow, and extremes of temperatures; local travel is required.

(6) Work Schedule/Characteristics : 40 hours per week, extended overtime when required and the ability to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis.

(7) License/Certification Requirements : Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Colorado driver's license. Must possess Certification as Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor in the State of Colorado or attend TCS training program within 18 months of employment. Must possess Flagger Certification in the State of Colorado or be able to obtain Certification within 6-month introductory period.