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Rights of Way (ROW) Management
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Identifies stakes and easement limits
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Obtains construction easements and work permits
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Computes quantity measurements
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Documents for application to contractor payments
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Develops contractor payment estimates
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Verifies contractor payment estimates
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Recommends contractor payment estimates
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Approve contractor payment estimates
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Supplemental Agreements (Change Orders)
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Explains general change order procedures
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Documents quantities
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Corrects quantities
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Provides information to write change orders
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Approves change orders
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Recommends change orders
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Applies negotiation skills within contract limits.
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Explains general force account procedures
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Documents quantities
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Corrects quantities
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Directs labor, equipment and materials
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Prepares plan and guide estimates
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Applies basic principles of cost estimating
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Utilizes historical bid prices to obtain prices for new or negotiated items
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Develops estimate using labor, equipment, materials and historical item prices
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Recognizes work falling outside the scope of the contract
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Prepares construction diaries
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Maintains proper project records
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Summarizes project records
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Implements claims management and contract claims
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specifications processes and procedures
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Manages project to minimize claims
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Applies claims management process and procedures
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Negotiates claims
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Preconstruction (Field Design/Redesign)
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Identifies basic elements of a construction plan
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Locates worksite features included on the construction plan
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Distinguishes among the plan, profile and cross section
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Visualizes complete components of the plan
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Identifies design conflicts or omissions
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Modifies basic design (field) using available design tools
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Approves design changes that can be made in the field
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Escalates design issues that must be escalated to the designer of record
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Explains the principles underlying the construction contractor performance evaluation process
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Prepares project closeout documents
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Prepares objective construction contractor performance evaluation
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Completes project closeout procedures
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Recommends project acceptance
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Relates specifications to project requirements
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Identifies order of precedence of specifications
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Applies specifications in enforcing contract requirements
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Interprets specifications for change orders
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Writes specifications for change orders
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Follows office filing procedures for project
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Prepares project-relevant reports and correspondence
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Follows project schedule in the execution of assigned work activities
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Interprets project schedule
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Monitors project schedule
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Uses scheduling tools
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Reviews contractor schedule modifications
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Applies principles of partnering with contractors and other involved parties
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Participates in partnering with contractors and other involved parties
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Fosters partnering with contractors and other involved parties
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Recommends VECP actions
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Evaluates VECP
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Consultant Construction Engineering & Inspection (CCEI)
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Monitors and documents CCEI services
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Supervises small project teams
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Selects and contracts for professional services
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Establishes project staffing levels and qualifications
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Evaluates CCEI Services
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Recommends CCEI contract modifications
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Selects and negotiates CCEI contracts
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Approves modifications to CCEI contracts
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Processes error and omission claims
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Measures dimensions
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Examines/classifies attributes
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Documents results
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Describes operations of quality control systems
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Monitors quality control systems data
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Analyzes control and acceptance data
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Takes action at project level based on compared data
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Assesses results and takes action to correct processes to meet applicable requirements
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Recommends action to QC program administrator
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Measures dimensions
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Examines/classifies attributes
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Documents results
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Describes operations of quality control and acceptance systems
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Monitors quality control and acceptance systems data
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Documents results
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Analyzes control, acceptance and IA data
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Takes action at project level based on compared data
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Assesses results and takes action to correct processes to meet applicable requirements
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Recommends action to QA program administrator
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Independent Assurance (IA)
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Measures dimensions
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Examines/classifies attributes
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Documents results
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Performs independent evaluations of the work process and technicians used for quality control or acceptance
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Recommends actions based on analysis results
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Analyzes systems data and makes program-level decisions based on systems competence
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Develops draft system/program improvements
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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Explains the environmental stipulations regarding erosion and siltation, pollution (water, air, & noise), forests and archeological, paleontological, and rare mineralogical findings
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Explains the procedures that a contractor must follow in securing the approval of a disposal site
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Explains the contents of a contractor's site plan for a disposal area
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Explains the responsibilities of both the contractor and the DOT as they pertain to disposal areas
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Conducts claims reviews
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Negotiates and resolves issues
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Approves work orders
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Environmental Permits, Certificates and Licenses (Streams & Wetlands)
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Describes Environmental Permits, Certificates and Licenses
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Reviews Environmental Permits, Certificates and Licenses for project-applicable commitments
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Verifies that all permits and special provisions are maintained on-site and the dates are still applicable (expiration dates are current)
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Verifies that all new pipes and/or culverts for road crossings on perennial streams are being countersunk a minimum of 6 inches for the establishment of natural habitat and that prescribed low-flow provisions are followed
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Verifies that the contractor is using mats in wetland areas to support construction equipment
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Verifies that the contractor has submitted for approval the design and method of temporarily relocating streams to facilitate construction
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Verifies that all appropriate permits have been obtained
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Verifies that the contractor adheres to the provisions of all environmental permits
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Verifies that the contractor has not caused the rutting, compaction and pollution or other harm to the wetland mitigation planting area
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Verifies that all "no impact" jurisdictional areas are marked off and protected prior to construction
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Verifies that all temporary structures in jurisdictional permitted areas are properly maintained
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Verifies that the contractor has prevented stream constriction which would reduce flows below the prescribed minimum (normally 50%)
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Verifies that all disturbed jurisdictional stream and wetland areas are returned to natural contours
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Conducts claims reviews
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Negotiates and resolves issues
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Approves work orders
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Verifies that all cultural resources (archaeological sites, historic buildings, etc.) that have been delineated on construction plans for avoidance are being protected from impact from construction
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Conducts claims reviews
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Negotiates and resolves issues
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Approves work orders
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Verifies that the site-specific Environmental Plan for the removal and application of protective coatings of metals in structures has been sent to the contractor
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Verifies that during the startup and removal portions of the coating removal process the contractor's certified Industrial Hygienist, Licensed Lead Supervisor or Steel Structure Painting Council Supervisor (as identified in the Environmental Plan) is on site
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Verifies that the contractor has collected air samples during the application and removal of protective coatings and has submitted the analysis results as specified
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Verifies that the contractor has a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan on-site and adequate secondary containment for petroleum storage if more than a total of 1320 gallons of petroleum product is stored (55-gallon containers and greater) on the project
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Verifies that fuels and lubricants are stored outside of flood plains and that impoundments are in place to contain accidental spills and prevent such spills from entering waterways
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Conducts claims reviews
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Negotiates and resolves issues
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Approves work orders
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Erosion and Sediment Control
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Verifies that the contractor is inspecting and immediately responding to install and correct or maintain erosion and siltation measures so they function properly or when conditions dictate
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Verifies that the contractor has installed temporary and permanent devices to control erosion and minimize siltation of waterways and adjacent properties
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Verifies that the contractor has a fully certified erosion and sediment control employee on the project during any land disturbing operations
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Verifies that the contractor has uniformly graded disturbed areas to natural contours to facilitate drainage and prevent impoundment of water
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Verifies that all discharge water is being filtered to remove deleterious materials prior to discharge into state waters
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Verifies that all excavated materials are being disposed of in an approved area above the mean high water elevation in a manner that will prevent their return into state waters
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Verifies that the contractor is preventing erosion of soil and the pollution and siltation of rivers, streams, and impoundments during the construction of new bridges and culverts and removal of existing bridges and culverts
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Conducts claims reviews
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Negotiates and resolves issues
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Approves work orders
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Explains the Specification pertaining to burning debris from construction operations
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Verifies that the contractorchr's burning has been approved and is in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and ordinances
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Conducts claims reviews
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Negotiates and resolves issues
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Approves work orders
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Water & Sanitary Sewer Facilities
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Verifies that cisterns, septic tanks, and other structures have been demolished and backfilled properly
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Verifies that all wells have been properly closed
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Verifies that water supplies are protected from contamination by sewage
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Verifies that water mains and accessories have been disinfected prior to tie-ins in accordance with prescribed procedures
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Conducts claims reviews
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Negotiates and resolves issues
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Approves work orders
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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Identifies principles of surveying and landscape preservation
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Reads survey and slope stakes
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Interprets map contours
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Uses hand level and cloth tape for measurement purposes
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Checks grades
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Checks location from reference and slope stakes
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Confirms staking information
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Uses and calibrates survey tools and instruments
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Verifies dimensions and volumes by trigonometric and quantity methods
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Conducts cross sections and calculations to prepare earthwork volumes (cuts & embankments)
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Coordinates with surveyors to identify necessary changes
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Adjusts contract to reflect survey changes and errors
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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Identifies basic elements of permits and agreement forms
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Follows basic permit and agreement form procedures
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Ensures documentation (permits/agreements) compliance
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Adjusts schedule to accommodate dates of utility relocation work to avoid delay highway contractor
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Coordinates with organizations to arrange for appropriate permits/agreements
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Communicates and works toward resolution of discrepancies or issues
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Location / Mapping / Surveying
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Identifies utility locations/mapping
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Relates utility locations/mapping to construction activities (e.g., depths)
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Identifies need for additional mapping/location and relationship with project schedules and delays
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Ensures appropriate action for additional mapping/location and relationship with project schedules and delays
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Recognizes plans, specifications and safety issues related to utility construction
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Identifies construction techniques, specifications and safety issues related to utility construction
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Adjusts schedule to accommodate dates of utility relocation work to avoid delay highway contractor
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Makes appropriate changes and adjustments based on applicable code and pipeline regulations
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Recognizes need for appropriate permits and staff
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Complies with applicable permits and railroad requirements
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Coordinates with railroad organizations for permits/changes
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Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
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Locates (plan view) and designates (plan and profile views) utilities on the project
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Assesses utility condition
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Verifies survey and utility mapping outputs
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Ensures utility operations
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Identifies utility conflicts
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Recognizes SUE quality levels
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Implements accommodation policies
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Mitigates conflicts and minimizes utility relocation
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Develops relocation cost estimates
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Resolves accommodation conflicts
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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Explains the basic principles of excavation
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Assists in measuring areas for payment
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Describes safety issues related to shoring in areas of excavation (OSHA Trenching Safety Requirements)
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Interprets grading stakes
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Explains the basics of haul diagrams in the Contract Plans
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Identifies areas requiring shoring and reviews plans
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Recognizes implication of improper application (including effects on and of other structures)
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Interprets haul diagram and identifies changes in the field
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Recommends acceptance or rejection of shoring plans
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Distinguishes between materials that can be excavated by conventional equipment (blades, loaders, hoes, rippers, etc.) or by rock excavation techniques (hydraulic & pneumatic equipment, blasting, swelling agents, etc.)
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Evaluates subgrades (proofrolling, soundings, testpits, etc.) to identify wet or unsuitable subgrade materials and recognizes solution alternatives
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Determines contract decisions related to excavation, clearing and grubbing, unsuitable material and acceptance of shoring plans
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Recommends changes in balance points to equalize distribution of excavated material on the jobsite
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Explains the basic principles of Controlled Blasting
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Identifies safety concerns related to traveling public
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Recognizes implication of improper application
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Reviews Contractor's controlled blasting plan
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Verifies vibration monitoring requirements and results
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Recommends contract decisions related to controlled blasting
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Determines contract decisions related to controlled blasting
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Explains the basic principles of contour grading
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Enforces specifications
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Interprets staking
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Identifies improper information
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Recognizes implication of improper application
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Recommends contract decisions related to contour grading
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Determines contract decisions related to contour grading
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Explains the difference between clearing and grubbing
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Identifies limits of clearing and grubbing for payment
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Recognizes proper soil surface preparations (I.e. benching, surface drainage, scarifying, sealing, etc.)
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Recommends acceptance or rejection of limits of clearing and grubbing for payment
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Evaluates foundation soils (proofrolling, soundings, testpits, etc.) to identify wet or unsuitable foundation materials and recognizes solution alternatives
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Identifies limits of wet or unsuitable material and makes recommendations for shallow repair/improvement of area, or notifies geotechnical engineer if other ground improvement methods are warranted
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Explains the basic principles of embankment construction
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Interprets grading stakes
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Recognizes unsuitable embankment material
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Recognizes problems associated with density tests and notifies supervisor
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Recognizes improper slope and embankment construction
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Recognizes implication of improper construction of embankment
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Recommends acceptance or rejection of embankment material
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Interprets results of density tests for acceptance or rejection of compacted materials
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Verifies requirements and results for ground improvement methods used for embankment construction (I.e. vertical drains, reinforced slopes, light weight fill, column supported embankments, etc.)
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Determines contract decisions related to embankment
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Recommends corrective actions to be taken in relationship to improperly constructed embankments
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Describes the basic requirements of borrow material
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Collects weigh tickets and identifies area of placement of material
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Identifies limits of borrow site
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Observes and documents the reclamation of the borrow site
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Identifies representative samples for laboratory testing
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Interprets material test result for suitability of material
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Recognizes implication of improper application
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Recommends acceptance of rejection of borrow site reclamation plan
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Recommends acceptance or rejection of borrow source
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Determines contract decisions related to borrow
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Describes principles of compaction
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Interprets material test result for acceptance or rejection of compactive effort and/or soil moisture
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Distinguishes soil types and recognizes moisture-density relationships for all approved soil types and compactive efforts
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Reviews results of compaction tests, moisture contents, and field proctor tests as required
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Recognizes problems associated with density tests and notifies supervisor
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Recognizes implication of improper application
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Recommends contract decisions related to compaction
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Determines contract decisions related to compaction
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Measures quantities of material hauled
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Calculates quantities for payment
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Calculates densities and moisture contents
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Recognizes proper material documentation
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Writes project diaries
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Checks calculations and approves payment
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Compiles documentation to support contract changes
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Authorizes payment for all items related to a contract
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Prepares changes to the contract documents
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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General Surface and Subsurface Drainage Systems
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Describes the basic purposes of surface and subsurface drainage systems
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Identifies surface and subsurface drainage items on contract plans
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Recognizes special identification, test compliance stamps and certificates on drainage system materials
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Recognizes proper surface and subsurface drainage system installation procedures
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Interprets surface and subsurface drainage system stakes and identifies location problems in the field
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Documents acceptance of drainage items and records measurement for payment
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Recognizes improper surface and subsurface drainage system location staking and recommends corrective actions
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Recommends changes to the location of drainage items to accommodate conflicts in the field (after communicating with engineer)
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Documents rejection of drainage system work and corrective action taken
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Determines contract decisions related to changed conditions or corrective actions pertaining to surface and subsurface drainage systems
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Conventional Drainage Systems Construction Inspection
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Describes the elements and engineering properties of conventional drainage systems
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Performs basic inspection of standard manufactured pipe, conduit, fittings and precast elements
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Inspects drainage pipe unloading, storage and installation procedures
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Inspects drainage pipe bedding and backfilling materials and procedures
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Conducts conventional drainage system performance tests
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Recognizes improper conventional drainage system installation and recommends corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to changed conditions or corrective actions pertaining to conventional drainage system installations
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Large and Special Drainage Systems Construction Inspection
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Describes the basic elements of large and special drainage systems such as multi-plate culverts
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Performs basic inspection of manufactured elements of large and special drainage systems
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Inspects large and special drainage pipe unloading, storage and installation procedures
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Inspects large and special drainage pipe bedding and backfilling materials and procedures
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Conducts large and special drainage system performance tests
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Recognizes improper large and special drainage system installation and recommends corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to changed conditions or corrective actions pertaining to large and special system installations
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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Assists in performing inspections of the surface upon which the aggregate materials are to be placed
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Inspects subgrade or previously placed aggregate layers surface for required density and cross section in accordance with contract documents
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to surface preparation acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Assists in inspecting contractor's aggregate stockpiling methods
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Assists in performing inspections of hauling vehicles
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Inspects contractors stockpiling methods
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Inspects trucks for proper loading and protection of aggregate materials
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Checks weigh tickets for compliance with load restrictions
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to stockpiling and hauling vehicle acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Assists in performing inspections related to laydown of aggregate materials
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Inspects laydown and processing of aggregate materials for compliance with uniformity cross section requirements
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on visual inspection and results of jobsite test
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to HMA laydown acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Describes basic compaction principles and roller patterns
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Identifies types of compaction equipment
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Explains how the types of compaction equipment are used
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on visual inspection and results of jobsite compaction tests
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to laydown and compaction acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Surface Tolerances/Smoothness
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Recognizes the factors that control surface smoothness and how equipment is used to measure smoothness
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Assists in laying out roadway sections for surface tolerance checks
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Interprets results of job surface tolerance and smoothness checks
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Calculates pay factors for incentive/disincentive where appropriate
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on visual inspection and results of surface tolerance and smoothness checks
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to surface tolerance and smoothness acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Selects correct inspection forms to be used for different aggregate layers
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Completes inspection forms
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Performs basic mathematical calculations
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Reports out inspection results
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Documents acceptance or corrective action based on a review of inspection reports, measurements and test results
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Enters data into summary reports or statistical programs
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Interprets data
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Recommends corrective action on a program basis to managers
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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General Geotechnical Construction Inspection
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Performs basic geotechnical construction inspection observations, measurements and computations
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Conducts common geotechnical installation acceptance tests and inspects standard installations
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Verifies locations and quantities
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Administers specialized geotechnical installation acceptance tests and unique installation inspections
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Oversees common and specialized geotechnical installation acceptance tests and installation procedures
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Decides on geotechnical installation acceptance and payment
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Assists in performing basic subsurface exploration crew soil boring, coring, sampling tasks
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Determines water levels in borings
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Operates drilling equipment under direct supervision
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Reads plans and locates borings
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Operates drilling equipment without supervision
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Performs standard subsurface exploration boring, coring, disturbed and undisturbed sampling, SPT, visual description and logging tasks, and proper sample storage/transport
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Installs common instrumentation
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Supervises standard subsurface exploration boring, coring, sampling, visual description and logging crew operations
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Performs specialized geotechnical field and insitu testing
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Installs specialized instrumentation
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Geosynthetic Materials Installation Inspection
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Performs simple geosynthetic materials installation observations, measurements and computations
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Conducts standard geosynthetic materials acceptance and inspects standard installations
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Verifies locations and quantities
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Administers geosynthetic materials specialized acceptance tests and unique installation inspections
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Oversees common and specialized acceptance and installation procedures
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Decides on geosynthetic materials installation acceptance and payment
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Shallow Foundation Inspection
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Recognizes foundation excavation requirements
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Verifies bearing material
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Recognizes effects of open excavation with respect to time on bearing capacity and performance (I.e. rainwater infiltration, groundwater, soil relaxation, etc.)
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Recommends corrective actions on foundation bearing after communicating with engineer
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Driven Foundation Inspection
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Identifies pile foundation types
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Recognizes elements of an approved driven pile installation plan
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Performs standard driven pile foundation inspections
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Verifies compliance with the approved installation plan
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Recognizes basic driving control methods
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Performs basic load testing
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Correlates estimated and actual driven pile tip elevations to boring logs
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Supervises standard driven pile inspection operations
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Authorizes payment for all driven foundation items within contract
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Assures compliance with contract specifications and approved installation plans
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Describes the basics of drilled shaft dry, casing and wet construction methods
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Recognizes elements of an approved drilled shaft installation plan
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Performs standard drilled shaft installation inspections
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Verifies compliance with the approved installation plan
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Recognizes construction and installation equipment components
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Supervises standard drilled shaft inspection crew operations
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Verifies and documents subsurface soil/rock and groundwater conditions
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Authorizes payment for all drilled shaft items within contract
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Assure compliance with the contract specifications and approved installation plans
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Recognizes proper and improper installation
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Verifies and documents installation requirements and results (drilling, encountered soil/rock, hole depth, drill-hole integrity, anchors, corrosion protection, proper torque (if applicable), grouting (bonded and unbonded), seating platform and plate/nut assembly, pretensioning, lock-off, and project details)
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Verifies and documents load test requirements and results
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Communicates with engineer on documented results, and trouble-shooting as required
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Soil Nail Wall Inspection
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Recognizes proper and improper installation
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Verifies and documents installation requirements and results (excavation, benching, nail spacing, drilling, encountered soil/rock, hole depth, drill-hole integrity, nails, corrosion protection, grouting, seating platform and plate/nut assembly, drain installation, mesh/reinforcement placement, shotcreting, and project details)
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Verifies and documents load test requirements and results
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Communicates with engineer on documented results, and trouble-shooting as required
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Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Inspection
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Recognizes proper MSE wall construction
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Verifies compaction and reinforcement placement requirements and documents results
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Recognizes improper MSE wall construction and conditions effecting wall performance and stability
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Oversees wall construction
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Verifies structural and drainage detail requirements, structural connection requirements, and delivered materials, material requirements, corrosion testing results
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Recommends corrective actions to MSE wall construction after communicating with engineer
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Reinforced Soil Slopes (RSS) Inspection
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Recognizes proper reinforced soil slope construction
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Verifies compaction and reinforcement placement requirements and documents results
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Recognizes improper reinforced soil slope construction and conditions effecting slope performance and stability
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Oversees RSS construction
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Verifies structural and drainage detail requirements, reinforcement splices, delivered materials, material requirements
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Recommends corrective actions to RSS construction after communicating with engineer
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Ground Improvement Inspection
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Recognizes proper and improper installation of various ground improvement methods
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Verifies and documents requirements and results for ground improvement methods, including vertical drains, lightweight fill, vibrocompaction, dynamic compaction, stone columns, vibroconcrete columns, grouting (permeation, compaction, jet, soil fracture, rock fissure, and general pressure grouting), reinforced earth, deep soil mixing, and column supported embankments
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Verifies and documents results of performance testing, as required
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Communicates with engineer on documented results, and trouble-shooting as required
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Describes the basics of project documentation
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Calculates quantities for geotechnical installations and geosynthetic materials
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Writes project diaries
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Checks calculations
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Approves payment for geotechnical installations and geosynthetic material
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Compiles documentation to support contract changes
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Authorizes payment for all geotechnical and geosynthetic items related to a contract
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Prepares changes to the contract documents
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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Describes types of footings
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Assists in checking staking for location
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Determines specification and geotechnical requirements compliance or corrective action required
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Checks staking for location in relation to plans
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Verifies concrete requirements and placement
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Recommends contract decisions related to foundations acceptance and payment
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Verifies footing bearing elevation and location
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Verifies steel reinforcement requirements & placement
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Determines contract decisions related to foundations
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Retaining Walls (General)
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Describes types of retaining wall systems
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Assists in checking line and grade
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Recognizes wall construction requirements (including concrete, concrete steel reinforcement, backfill, backfill reinforcement, drainage, and plan detail requirements)
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Checks staking for location in relation to plans
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Verifies concrete requirements & placement
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Verifies backfill requirements & placement (See Grading: Compaction)
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Recognizes improper wall construction and conditions effecting wall performance and stability
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Oversees wall construction
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Verifies foundation and wall bearing subgrade conditions
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Verifies structural and drainage detail requirements, structural connection requirements, and delivered materials, material requirements, material testing results
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Determines contract decisions related to walls
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Recommends corrective actions on foundation and wall bearing after communicating with engineer
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Explains basic formwork and falsework specifications
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Compares field layout to forming and falsework drawings
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Determines specification compliance or corrective action required
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Reviews Contractor's submittals
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Recommends contract decisions relating to forming and falsework
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Approves formwork and falsework submittals
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Determines contract decisions related to forming and falsework acceptance and payment
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Explains the basic types of a concrete girder
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Assists in checking girder deflection
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Determines specification compliance or corrective action required
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Checks for proper deflection of girders
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Observes placement of girder
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Observes handling and storage of concrete girders
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Recommends contract decisions related to concrete girders acceptance and payment
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Determines contract decisions related to concrete girders acceptance and payment
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Steel Girders & Connectors
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Explains the basic properties of a steel girder
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Describes procedure for checking bolts
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Determines specification compliance or corrective action required
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Verifies proper bolted connections
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Verifies for proper sandblasting of steel
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Inspects painting of girder in field
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Inspects handling and storage of girder
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Recommends contract decisions related to steel girders acceptance and payment
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Determines contract decisions related to steel girders acceptance and payment
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Reinforcing Steel - Layout
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Explains basic reinforcing steel layout specifications
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Describes the various types of reinforcing steel
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Describes handling and storage of different types of reinforcing steel
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Assists in checking reinforcing bar spacing and support
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Identifies proper spacing, tieing and support of reinforcing steel
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Observes handling and storage of reinforcing steel
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Inspects reinforcing steel for damage (rust, damaged epoxy coating) and enforces corrective action
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Compares field layout to contract plans
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Recommends contract decisions related to reinforcing steel layout acceptance and payment
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Determines contract decisions related to reinforcing steel layout acceptance and payment
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Concrete Placement & Consolidation
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Describes the principles of concrete placement
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Describes proper vibration techniques
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Determines specification compliance or corrective action required
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Determines if the concrete is being properly vibrated
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Determines if the proper pour rate is being maintained
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Recommends contract decisions related to concrete placement acceptance and payment
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Determines contract decisions related to placement acceptance and payment
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Describes types of Joints
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Determines specification compliance or corrective action required
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Compares layout of joints to plans and determines if proper material is used to construct joint
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Recommends contract decisions related to steel girders acceptance and payment
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Determines contract decisions related to then acceptance of joints and payment
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Finishing & Curing Concrete
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Describes methods of finishing and curing concrete
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Assists in checking rails for deck finishing machine
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Assists in checking the application of curing compound
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Determines specification compliance or corrective action required
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Observes setup of deck finishing machine and checks for proper deck thickness
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Inspects the application of curing compound and checks to make sure the curing system is maintained
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Recommends contract decisions related to finishing and curing concrete and payment
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Recommends approval of removal of curing system
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Determines contract decisions related to finishing concrete
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Approves removal of curing system
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Describes the requirements for smoothness
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Demonstrates the proper technique for using a straightedge
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Determines specification compliance or corrective action required
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Checks smoothness
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Recommends contract decisions related to smoothness acceptance and payment
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Determines contract decisions related to smoothness
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Identifies precast items on construction plan
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Recognizes precast products and materials acceptance stamps/certifications
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Recognizes proper precast structure installation procedures
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Identifies location problems in the field
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Recognizes implications of improper installation
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Recommends corrective actions
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Identifies product defects prior to installation
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Recommends acceptance or rejection of precast units
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Determines contract decisions related to changes or corrective actions regarding precast units
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Recommends changes to the location of precast units to accommodate conflicts in the field
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Checks strand condition, certification of post-tensioning equipment (jack)
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Inspects pre-tensioning preparations
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Verifies post tensioning layout
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Assists in monitoring tensioning sequence
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Inspects grouting operations
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Monitors load and measures elongation
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Documents and calculates elongation for acceptance
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Recognizes implications of improper installation of grout
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Recommends corrective action or rejection of product
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Describes the basics of project documentation
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Calculates quantities for payment
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Writes project diaries
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Documents acceptance of precast units
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Records measurements for payments
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Checks calculations and approves payment
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Compiles documentation to support contract changes
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Authorizes payment for all items related to a contract
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Prepares changes to the contract documents and recommend approval
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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Assists in performing surface inspections
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Inspects surface for proper preparation in accordance with contract documents
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to surface preparation acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Assists in inspections of delivery vehicles to make sure they are in good working condition
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Inspects trucks to assure that all gauges, meters, etc. are in working order
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Checks for worn parts that could affect mix quality
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Collects load tickets
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Verifies correct mix was shipped
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to concrete delivery acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Assists in inspecting paving machine to determine that it is in good working condition
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Inspects paving machine to make sure it is in good working condition
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Checks to ensure that the machine is set up correctly to place concrete at the specified thickness, profile and finish.
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to paving machine acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Laydown (Placement) / Consolidation
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Assists in performing inspections of laydown/consolidation of materials in accordance with job specific requirements
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Inspects laydown/consolidation of materials to meet job specific requirements
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on visual inspection and results of jobsite measurements
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to placement and consolidation acceptance and payment
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Assists in performing inspections of steel and placement
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Inspects placement of steel to meet job specific requirements
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on visual and jobsite inspection of steel placement
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to steel placement acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Recognizes the factors that control smoothness and how equipment is used to measure smoothness
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Assists in laying out roadway sections to be measured for smoothness
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Interprets printouts of smoothness readings
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Calculates pay factors for incentive/disincentive where appropriate
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Recommends corrective action based on visual inspection and results of smoothness tests actions
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions relating to smoothness acceptance and payment.
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Assists in performing inspections of dowel placement and joints to meet job specific requirements
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Performs inspection of dowel placement and joints to meet job specific requirements
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on visual inspection
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to dowel placement and joints acceptance and payment.
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Selects correct forms to be used in documenting inspections
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Completes inspection reports
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Conducts field tests
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Documents equipment inspection
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Performs basic mathematical calculations and report out results
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Documents acceptance or corrective action based on a review of test results, inspection reports and visual observations
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Interprets data
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Recommends corrective action on a program basis to managers
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Enters data into summary or statistical program
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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Assists in performing inspections of surface preparation
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Inspects surface for proper preparation in accordance with contract documents
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to surface preparation acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Assists in performing inspections of hauling vehicles
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Inspects trucks for proper loading and protection of Hot Mix Asphalt material
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to hauling vehicle acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Assists in performing inspections related to laydown of HMA
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Inspects laydown of material to meet job specific requirements
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on visual inspection and results of jobsite tests
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to HMA laydown acceptance and payment.
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Describes basic compaction principles and roller patterns
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Identifies types of compaction equipment
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Explains how the types of compaction equipment are used
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Determines adherence to roller operation and roller plan
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on visual inspection and results of jobsite tests
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Documents and follows up on corrective actions
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Determines contract decisions related to laydown and compaction acceptance and payment.
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Recognizes the factors that control smoothness and how equipment is used to measure smoothness
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Assists in laying out roadway sections to be measured for smoothness
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Interprets printouts of smoothness readings
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Calculates pay factors for incentive/disincentive where appropriate
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Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on visual inspection and results of smoothness tests
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Determines contract decisions related to smoothness acceptance and payment
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Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame
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Selects correct inspection forms to be used for different layers and types of HMA
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Performs basic mathematical calculations
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Reports out inspection results
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Documents acceptance or corrective action based on a review of inspection reports, measurements and test results
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Enters data into summary reports or statistical programs.
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Interprets data
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Recommends corrective action on a program basis to managers
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| Discipline | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
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Examines and verifies representative processes during production operations
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Performs field inspections and measurements of equipment as required
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Identifies equipment and specification references used to inspect and verify field processes
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Explains proper field processes (surface prep, mixing, laydown, compaction and smoothness), inspection and verification techniques
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Reports out inspection results
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Determines specification compliance or corrective action required based on individual and cumulative inspections and measurements
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Monitors corrective action taken and results
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Enters data into summary or statistical program
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Interprets results
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Recommends corrective action on a program basis to managers
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Completes and submits inspection reports
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Performs basic mathematical calculations
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Documents specification compliance or corrective action required
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Documents corrective action taken and results
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Enters data into summary or statistical program
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Interprets data
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Recommends corrective action on a program basis to managers
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Explains plant growth and planting methods
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Reads planting plans
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Describes pruning, staking and guying procedures
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Describes pruning, staking and guying procedures
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Explains landscaping establishment
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Inspects, and records plant types, topsoil characteristics, soil amendments, pruning, staking and guying procedures
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Inspects and determines plant diseases and pests
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Inspects and records landscaping establishment
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Defines and applies highway planting methods
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Reviews inspection records and results
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Recommends acceptance or rejection of plant types, topsoil, amendments, pruning, staking and guying procedures, nursery plant inspections, landscaping diseases and pests, and landscaping establishment
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Applies native plant laws and xeriscape principles
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Conducts nursery plant inspection
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Approves or rejects results of the inspection and review of plant types, topsoil, amendments, pruning, staking and guying procedures, nursery landscaping inspection, plant diseases and pests and landscaping establishment
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Distinguishes plant diseases and pests
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Explains soil preparation, tillage, mulch, tackifiers and crimping
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Describes hydro-seeding, broadcast and drilling methods
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Describes the 3 classes of seeding
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Calculates application rates
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Recognizes types of seeds
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Differentiates characteristics of pure live seed
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Inspects and documents seeds/pure live seeds
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Summarizes batch mixing
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Inspects and documents soil preparation, tillage, mulch, tackifiers and crimping methods
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Reviews inspection records and recommends acceptance or rejection of application rates, seeds, soil preparation, tillage, mulch, tackifiers and crimping methods
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Accepts or rejects application rates, seeds, soil preparation, tillage, mulch, tackifiers and crimping methods
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Identifies controllers, pipe, filters, flow monitor, pressure regulator, emitters, sprinklers, valves, backflow preventer
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Describes the function of each component
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Identifies the water source
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Inspects controllers, pipe, filters, flow monitor, pressure regulator, emitters, sprinklers, valves and backflow preventers
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Documents the function, condition, type of pipe and correct pipe joint methods
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Inspects and documents the water source
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Observes and documents irrigation testing
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Recommends acceptance or rejection of water sources, layout, backflow prevention and equipment including controllers, filters emitters, sprinklers, flow monitors, pressure regulators, and valves (master, remote control, pressure release, isolation, check and blow off valve) testing
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Accepts or rejects water sources, layout, backflow prevention and equipment including controllers, filters emitters, sprinklers, flow monitors, pressure regulators, and valves
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Explains landscape plans and layouts
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Identifies the application of herbicides and pesticides
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Inspects and documents the application of herbicides and pesticides
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Confirms and records the layout of graphics and inert materials as well as grade preparation, sampling, color acceptance, landscape graphics and measurement
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Explains grade preparation, sampling, landscape graphics, color acceptance and measurement
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Reviews and accepts or rejects documentation of the application of herbicides and pesticides and landscape design principles
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Accepts or rejects the application of herbicides and pesticides, plating and graphics and landscape design principles
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