Transportation Inspector 1

Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College

Our Organization

2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• ​The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• ​Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: $20.55 - $24.83 (GS.7)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments and projects.*

Work Location: 1250 Market Street, Chattanooga, TN

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department: Public Works

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for design and/or review of  traffic control plans within construction zones; verifying the quality of work during the installation of materials and products; verifying traffic control systems are in place; inspecting work zones to verify adequate precautionary signage and control devices and meeting with public to address concerns. Work is performed with limited supervision.

SERIES LEVEL:  

The Transportation Inspector is a stand-alone classification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Designs Traffic Control Plans or Reviews and makes corrections to those plans submitted for construction zones in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.

Provides logistical oversight, oversees and coordinates daily clerical functions of reviewing permit applications and log permitted Work Zone permits for the permitting processes for said projects.

Coordinates and give approvals to proceed to work within the public roadways to include TDOT, all city construction crew, utilities companies and general contractors to insure no, or minimize, conflicts between 

Work Zones and Special Events within the Right-of-Way. Map work zone locations for public notice 

Schedules, conducts, or assigns staff for final inspections and prepares punch lists, performs follow-up inspections to ensure completion and proper compliance of all transportation related activities, enforces applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications and standards; issues stop work orders for non-compliance, verify precautionary signing and traffic control devices are in place.

Oversees and records inspection visits and results in applicable databases and log books to update job lists and site files; ensures work zone traffic is set up properly and removed in a timely manner.

Issues citations for transportation related violations and prepares files for court hearings.   

Participates in traffic related studies, investigations and/or other related items.

Participates in/on a variety of meetings, committees and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information.

Secondary will be performing on-site inspections of on-going construction sites to ensure activities are being performed according to design standards, specifications, and City ordinances, which includes: verifying proper bedding material type, depth, and width for sanitary and storm sewers; ensuring proper backfill material type depth and compaction; inspecting materials for compliance with established plans and specifications; verifying the quality of work during the installation of materials and products; verifying proper trench construction; verifying proper construction of sub-base, base stone, asphalt binders, and asphalt toppings for road construction; verifying precautionary signing and traffic control systems are in place; ensuring legal and engineering aspects of site work have been met in a timely and appropriate manner; and, performing other related activities.

May be required to testify in court for transportation related violations.

Work hours may vary to maintain a 40 hour work week when checking early morning or evening closures. 

May be required to use, carry, and answer their cell phone as determined by their job duties and the department head.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four (4) years of any combination of relevant education, or any combination of equivalent experience and educational training or experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job will be considered.  

Examples of relevant education include engineering or any other related education.  Examples of relevant experience include traffic engineering, transportation engineering, traffic control, GIS, inspections, construction of roads, utilities and sewer systems or related construction work or any combination of equivalent experience and education. 

 LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

Valid Driver’s License
Possession of or ability to obtain Traffic Control Design Specialist  Certification
Possession of or ability to obtain Special Police Commission Certification

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; customer service principles; road and utility construction practices; basic traffic engineering principles and practices; investigatory methods and practices; applicable GIS applications; street lighting design principles; pavement marking installation practices and the contents of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Skill in providing customer service; using a computer and related software applications; interpreting and applying applicable laws, ordinances, codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; reviewing traffic control plans to determine feasibility and compliance with applicable guidelines; monitoring budgets; conducting field investigations and inspections; designing and reviewing traffic control plans; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Tennessee Department of Transportation Certifications Suggested:

Hot Mix Asphalt Roadway Certification
Concrete Certified Field Technician
Concrete Plant Quality Control Technician
Soils & Aggregate Certified Testing Technician

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Light Work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, extreme temperatures, intense noises and travel.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening 

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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