certification programs

Highway Construction Inspection Performance Measures

Level I Performance Measures

 0101-1101

 Locate points on the work site based on information on project drawings.

 0101-1102

 Identify pertinent contract information provided in standards, specifications, plans, and special     provisions.

 0101-1103

 Perform arithmetic calculations, and calculate areas and volumes of simple geometric shapes,   including maintaining the correct precision.

 0101-1104

 Accurately measure dimensions and compare with values provided in applicable plans and   specifications.

 0101-1105

 Identify common tools and equipment used by inspectors for inspections, testing, and reporting on   the projects in which the candidate has been involved.

 0101-1106

 Identify common tools and equipment used in construction on the projects in which the candidate   has been involved.

 0101-1107

 Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the construction site.

 0101-1108

 Identify specified work zone traffic control components.

 0101-1109

 Verify that specified erosion and sediment control components are in place.

 0101-1110

 Prepare concise, accurate, and understandable reports of daily activities.

 

Level II Performance Measures

 0101-3101

 Distinguish among types of soils and aggregates.

 0101-3102

 Inspect temporary erosion and sediment controls and stormwater management components for
 compliance with project plans and specifications.             

 0101-3103

 Inspect placement and grading of embankments, including compaction and finish tolerances, for
 compliance with project specifications.

 0101-3104

 Inspect placement and grading of subgrades, undercuts, aggregate subbase and base courses, and
 embankments, including compaction and finish tolerances, for compliance with project   specifications.

 0101-3105

 Inspect soil compaction methods and results and determine their acceptability according to project
 specifications

 0101-3106

 Reliably conduct preplacement inspections before asphalt paving that correctly classify work items   as meeting specifications, not meeting specifications, or requiring further investigation.

 0101-3107

 Identify the sampling requirements for materials testing and verify compliance with project   specifications

 0101-3108

 Inspect delivery, placement, compaction, and finishing of asphalt for compliance with project
 specifications.

 0101-3109

 Inspect surface preparation, forms, reinforcing steel, and load-transfer assemblies for concrete
 pavements for compliance with project specifications.

 0101-3110

 Inspect delivery, testing, placement, and consolidation of concrete for pavement for compliance with
 project specifications.

 0101-3111

 Inspect bedding for footings, and installation of footings and basic driven pile for compliance with
 project specifications.

 0101-3112

 Inspect forms, reinforcing steel, delivery, and placement of concrete for structures for compliance   with project specifications.

 0101-3113

 Inspect bedding, backfilling, and installation of drainage components for compliance with project
 specifications.

 0101-3114

 Inspect installation of drainage components for compliance with project specifications.

 0101-3115

 Inspect signage, striping, and message marking for compliance with project specifications.

 0101-3116

 Inspect guardrails, safety systems, and fencing for compliance with project specifications.

 0101-3117

 Inspect basic foundations for lighting, traffic signals, ground-mounted signs, and sound walls for
 compliance with project specifications.

 0101-3118

 Inspect underground electrical conduit for compliance with project specifications.

 0101-3119

 Inspect sidewalks, curbs and gutters, curb ramps, medians/median barriers, and driveways for
 compliance with project specifications.

 0101-3120

 Inspect environmental mitigation for compliance with project specifications.

 0101-3121

 Verify that the correct work zone traffic controls for lane shifts, closures, detours, and construction   access points and routes have been placed in accordance with project specifications.

 0101-3122

 Prepare, compile, and maintain project documentation related to work within the inspector’s scope of
 responsibility.

 0101-3123

 Identify dates of project activities from a basic project schedule.

 0101-3124

 Communicate concerns about acceptability of work and other potential problems to the proper   contractor, engineering, and/or owner representatives in an accurate, professional, and timely
 manner.

 

 

Level III Performance Measures

 0101-5101

 Inspect steep slopes and slope stabilization, both temporary and permanent.

 0101-5102

 Inspect support of excavations.

 0101-5103

 Inspect the installation of permanent geosynthetics and geogrids.

 0101-5104

 Inspect reinforced earth and mechanically stabilized embankments and walls.

 0101-5105

 Inspect grade tie-ins, drainage, elevations, and transitions on a multi-phase project.

 0101-5106

 Verify proper acceptance testing for water, sanitary, and storm sewer lines.

 0101-5107

 Identify dangers or potential problems in the work zone traffic flow.

 0101-5108

 Inspect drilled shafts or caissons.

 0101-5109

 Inspect steel structural components.

 0101-5110

 Inspect the erection of structural steel.

 0101-5111

 Verify the size, type, and tensioning of bolted structural steel connections.

 0101-5112

 Verify the size, type, and proper composition of welded structural steel connections.

 0101-5113

 Inspect the handling and erection of pre-stressed concrete I-beams or box beams.

 0101-5114

 Inspect bridge deck construction, including pre-pour inspection.

 0101-5115

 Inspect the application of paint and coatings.

 0101-5116

 Inspect the erection of structures for signals, signage, and lighting.

 0101-5117

 Inspect the installation of components and wiring for lighting and verify functionality.

 0101-5118

 Review inspection reports from staff for completeness and content, and report work, including minor   field modifications, results, non-conformances, and actions taken.

 0101-5119

 Prioritize and coordinate inspection activities of available inspection personnel.

 0101-5120

 Inspect project activities for general conformance with OSHA safety requirements.

 0101-5121

 Prepare, compile, organize, and maintain accurate project documentation for all activities within the   inspector’s scope of responsibility.

 

Level IV Performance Measures

 0101-7101

 Identify critical construction activities, based upon their impacts on safety, the project schedule, or   the public.

 0101-7102

 Identify, and verify conformance with, hold-points for critical and complex inspections.

 0101-7103

 Develop project inspection plans.

 0101-7104

 Identify, diagnose, and respond to unforeseen factors or events, initiating plans of action that   minimize delays.

 0101-7105

 Verify that the project schedule conforms with the project scope and specifications.

 0101-7106

 Verify that schedule updates match the work completed to date and the work remaining.

 0101-7107

 Identify schedule conflicts.

 0101-7108

 Verify that work completed satisfies contract requirements for payment.

 0101-7109

 Accurately estimate remaining inspection and testing costs based on remaining construction work.

 0101-7110

 Identify plan errors and omissions and changed conditions in advance of construction.

 0101-7111

 Identify ambiguities or conflicts in project documents in advance of construction.

 0101-7112

 Identify the qualifications required for project inspections and testing and assess whether individuals   meet them.

 0101-7113

 Recognize appropriate contract modifications; prepare a rationale that justifies each change as   conforming with the owner’s requirements; and manage the change order process.

 0101-7114

 Calculate price adjustments required by the contract.

 0101-7115

 Verify that project wage rates comply with prevailing wage requirements.

 0101-7116

 Verify that project DBE and SBE work is in conformance with requirements for commercially useful   functions.

 0101-7117

 Manage a project’s final inspection, acceptance, and closeout to meet contract requirements.

 0101-7118

 Maintain effective communications and relationships with coworkers, contractors, and other   stakeholders.

 0101-7119

 Prepare, compile, organize, and maintain accurate and complete project documentation for all   activities within the inspector’s scope of responsibility.