ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE WORKS 1052
Under general supervision, an employee in this class assists as
resident inspector of buildings being constructed, altered or repaired by
contract forces. Work emphasis is on gaining compliance with legal requirements
and prescribed specifications. The
incumbent works under direct supervision of the Clerk of the Works and/or under
administrative supervision of professional engineering personnel. Duties are performed with a Clerk of the
Works on large complex projects; the incumbent may work independently on
smaller jobs. Does related work as
required.
Inspects buildings in the
course of construction, alteration and repair;
Confers with contractors
and insures that New York State and Suffolk County standards and specifications
are being adhered to;
Checks materials and
arranges for laboratory tests;
Makes written reports to
supervisor as to progress on a percentage of completion basis;
Inspects heating,
plumbing and ventilating installation for compliance with specifications;
Keeps an accurate daily
log of the work done and the equipment used by each contractor;
Provides written and oral
reports of inspection results to the Clerk of the Works.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment common to building construction; good knowledge of New York State and Suffolk County codes and regulations governing building construction; ability to read and interpret a variety of blueprints, plans and specifications applicable to building construction; ability to make skilled technical inspections and to enforce regulations firmly, technically and impartially; ability to keep records and prepare reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a
standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma,
and four (4) years of experience in building construction work.
NOTES:
Additional education in
civil technology, construction technology, engineering or a related field will
be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional experience in
building construction work will be substituted for education on a year-for-year
basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive