Trail Inspector

Rio Grande, PR, Puerto Rico
Full Time
USDA
Mid Level

Location: Puerto Rico
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 DOE
Period of Performance: Approximately 6 months; exact dates are yet to be determined

Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference on projects both domestically and internationally. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc.

Position/Project Overview: 

Project Solutions is seeking qualified candidates to preform trail inspections for El Yunque National Forest located in Puerto Rico. Inspectors shall perform a variety of project administrative needs including, but not limited to, scheduling inspections, filling out daily reports, and collection of data during observations and maintaining electronic records. Being able to evaluate and solve unforeseen field conditions is an essential part of the role. Our inspectors work as part of a team that strives to provide the highest level of service, improvement and community health and safety.

This role is contingent upon award of project.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Check the Contractor’s performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Maintain an up-to-date and documented contract file.
  • Maintain relations with the Contractor and his representative that are most beneficial to work progress and the Agency’s best interest.
  • Ensure that all construction activities comply with contract requirements and work is performed in accordance with good construction principles.
  • Verify that materials and equipment incorporated into the project meet contract requirements.
  • Monitor contract labor requirements.
  • Provide adequate and accurate reports.
  • Ensure that building construction safety guidelines are met.
  • Verify that approved Contractor submittals are available before work is performed.
  • Verify that actual construction progress agrees with approved progress schedules.
  • Notify the COR immediately if unanticipated archeological materials are encountered during construction so that appropriate action may be taken to preserve such materials.
  • Monitoring contract compliance with appropriate Federal Acquisition Regulations.
  • Maintain a contract daily diary for each day on the project, covering type of activities, number of work shifts, units of major equipment operating, and progress of work in relation to program schedules , physical difficulties encountered, weather conditions, and other matters considered of importance in the execution of the job.

Required Education, Knowledge and Skills:

  • Trail inspection and land clearing experience.
  • Competent in basic civil mathematics (US Customary Units) such as volume calculation (in cubic feet, cubic yards etc.), area calculation (in square feet etc.), linear footage, etc.
  • Familiarity with construction surveying and staking (competent in reading and understanding construction contractor’s construction stakes)
  • Understand erosion control measures 
  • Experience with construction of dewatering structures, learing and grubbing, removal and resetting of historic rocks/stones located within existing trail prisms, excavation, geotextile specifications and field placement
  • Competent in understanding concrete and gabion gravity retaining wall construction (new construction), trail guardrails and trail bridges guardrail construction, trail bridges repairs and trail bridges new construction, fill slope and cut slopes repairs, landslide cleanup, erosion control matting installation, trail re-surfacing, constructing rock and low water reinforced concrete box culverts, removal and demolition of specified structures.
  • Competent in understanding and tracking quarry rock tickets quantities  
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, schedules, and other specifications.
  • Written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment on large, complex construction projects.
  • Ability to walk or climb on a daily basis to observe contract performance.
  • Must be able to physically operate a motor vehicle without danger to self or to others. 

 What Does PSI Offer You?

  • Three options for medical plans plus dental and vision insurance offerings
  • 24/7 healthcare access to telehealth services for your convenience
  • HSA
  • Company life insurance options for you and your family
  • Short-term and long-term disability offerings
  • PLUS an $800 monthly allowance is provided to offset your PSI insurance premium costs
  • 401(k) with a 4% employer match
  • Generous PTO, paid-federal holidays, and sick leave
  • Always the opportunity for professional development

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Project Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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