Public Sector People are working with a local council in Melbourne's east to recruit a Civil Works Inspector for a 1-month temporary contract.
The role will be processing Asset Protection Permits and Consents for Works in Road Reserves and Drainage Easements (Road Opening Permits), and attend to some Customer Requests related to civil infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspections and administration of Council’s Asset Protection Permits/Consents to Undertake Works in Road Reserves (Road Opening Permits), and Consents to Undertake Works in Drainage Easements (drainage works), to ensure Council’s assets are protected, issuing of clearances for various stages of subdivision process (practical completion, engineering clearance for Statement of compliance etc.). Issuing a range of Consents and Permits, in accordance with the Road Management Act 2004, Subdivision Act and Council’s Community Local Laws.
- Provision of technical advice and supervision of works for private developments and subdivisions to ensure compliance with drainage policies and processing Council contributions towards developer funded drainage schemes.
- The supervision of contractors and service authority works to ensure compliance with Council standards.
- Customer service advice on a range of engineering issues.
- Assist with the development of strategies and review and implementation of systems to improve service delivery and high level of customer service.
Key Selection Criteria:
- A certificate in civil engineering and/or demonstrated experience in the supervision of civil works and administration of permits
- General knowledge about Road Management Act 2004 and Road Management (Works and Infrastructure) Regulations 2015 – Regulatory Impact Statement, Subdivision Act, Local Laws.
- Relevant experience in this field including reading and interpreting engineering “design” and “As constructed” drawings and with a particular emphasis on drainage and roads
- The ability to gain cooperation from the public and other employees to achieve required outcomes.
- Demonstrated sound verbal, written and influencing skills.
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