There are also drop boxes for applications located on the 16th floor and the lobby of the Municipal Services Building. Examinations will be rated in chronological order, and successful candidates will be placed on a consolidated list in the order of their final rating. They will be certified to position vacancies in the order of their standing on the eligible list at the time of certification. This is technical work, of limited scope and difficulty, performing tests and inspections of construction materials phases of public works projects to assure that work performed by contractors and manufacturers complies with contracts, plans and specifications and meets current standards for work quality. Interpreting construction and contract requirements, and informing contractors and superiors of non-conformity to contractual agreements and construction violations are significant aspects of the work.
Work is performed under the supervision of a technical superior.
Completion of two years of study at an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, mechanical, metallurgical or materials engineering, or architectural design or Completion of a two year program at a technical institute with major course work in building construction technology, or civil engineering technology or Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined by the Personnel Department that has included the completion of at least one year of post high school technical training at a technical institute or at an accredited college or at an accredited college or university with major course work in building construction technology, architectural design or civil or mechanical engineering as an educational minimum in the Materials Testing specialty. Candidates must meet these requirements within thirty days after the closing date of this announcement. You must submit, at the time of application, a college transcript which shows the number of courses taken or states the degree granted. Rank on the eligible list will be based on comparison of the training and experience of every candidate. Permanent City employees who compete will receive no promotional preference in this examination.