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Functional Title Pipeline Construction Inspector II - Lyttonsville Recruitment Category Type Standard Functional Category Engineering & Construction Grade GS.12 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Requisition Number 26-0232 Number of Vacancies 1 Job Level Non-Management Job Code N/A Job Description Summary Organization Name Pipeline Construction Reports to Supervisor, Technical Contracts Full or Part Time Full Time If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or Temporary Regular Position End Date (if temporary) Work Schedule Position Location Silver Spring

General Summary Essential Functions

• 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 report defects; has the authority to reject materials and workmanship
• Makes decisions relative to the intent of the Standard Specifications or Standard Details in the absence of the Supervisor, Technical Contracts
• 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

Other Functions

• Serves as the supervisor, technical contracts in their absence
• Serves as the lead Inspector on complex projects
• Serves as the lead trainer of new inspector
• 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 the jurisdiction
• May be assigned to work hours outside of the regularly scheduled work week to accommodate construction schedules
• Assist contractors with locating pipe, laterals 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 Environment And Physical Demands Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and experience with new and rehabilitative pipeline construction and 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 interpreting survey field notes
• Accurate preparation of detailed daily project progress reports
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and strong team orientation
• Ability to enter confined spaces, work outdoors in inclement weather, climb in and out of ditches and other structures under construction, and the ability to lift objects that weigh up to 50 lbs
• Proficient in computer programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Familiarity with erosion and sedimentation control

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in the inspection and/or installation of underground water and sewer new, and/or rehabilitative pipeline construction

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer 
• Must obtain and maintain Operator License for Water Distribution Systems (D1) and Wastewater Collection System (C2) within 2 years of hire or transfer
• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

• American Concrete Institute (ACI) certification
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control certification
• NASSCO Certified in ITCP, or PACP, MACP & LACP
• Water and sewer design experience
• MDE Water distribution Operator's license and Waste Water collections license
• Experience with MS Office
• Experience with construction management software
• Construction inspection certifications such as erosion and sediment control, and traffic control

Salary $32.76 - $55.78

EEO Statement Close Date 06/01/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information