THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECIEVED. CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
Public Works Inspector Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONUnder direction of the Capital Projects Engineer, the Public Works Inspector , oversees, reviews, work involved in inspecting construction activities on assigned public works projects; oversees and ensures conformance with approved plans, specifications, and City standards; maintains records and prepares detailed reports on projects inspected; provides information and assistance to contractors, developers, engineers, and the general public in person, by tele, or in the field; processes encroachment permits and USA tickets for utilities; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs other related duties as required.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices:
- Assists in training other staff in areas including construction inspection methods, procedures, and techniques; identifies training opportunities and needs; makes recommendations to management staff as necessary.
- Oversees consultants and participates in inspecting the construction, repair, and/or alteration work on assigned public works projects including streets, parks, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking lots, water and sewer systems, storm drains, underground improvements, street lighting systems, landscaping, landscaping irrigation systems, facilities, and other City capital projects; inspects materials, methods, and procedures for conformance with plans and specifications; enforces and observes testing of materials; reviews test reports; performs final inspection upon completion of project.
- Oversees and conducts field sampling and testing of construction materials; directs contract lab testing operations; analyzes and interprets lab test results and writes test reports; approves materials for use on construction projects; makes field determinations of scope and method of work to be performed; authorize field changes to plans as necessary.
- Meets and confers with representatives of utility companies, contractors, engineers and other public agencies regarding construction plans and specifications; investigates and attempts to resolve citizen complaints.
- Answers questions, provides information to, and confers with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience; schedules service interruptions with the least interference and least inconvenience to property owners; coordinates work with other City departments and utilities to resolve interferences and conflicts.
- Oversees and prepares technical reports, letters, and contract change orders; maintains written records of work performed; performs construction surveys; checks contractors progress on jobs; accounts for all contracts bid items in preparation of payment to contractors.
- Oversees and participates in reviewing plans, specifications, contract documents, and other technical data to ensure conformance with City standard; recommends and/or makes changes as necessary.
- Enforces and documents adherence to various environmental requirements.
- Attends and participates in seminars, training sessions, and other meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in construction methods and materials; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
- Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment including explaining construction inspection procedures; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
- Processes USA tickets and ensures that all City utilities are marked appropriately.
- Performs related duties as required.
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of a public works construction inspection program. Principles of lead supervision and training.
- Advanced methods and techniques used in the inspection of public works construction projects.
- Advanced principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public works and building projects.
- Advanced principles, methods, materials, equipment, and safety hazards of construction.
- Advanced methods and techniques of detecting construction defects and faults. Advanced methods and techniques of materials testing.
- Applicable laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies governing the construction of public works projects.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications including word processing, spread sheet and database applications.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
- Advanced methods and techniques of engineering principles, construction plans, and specification review for compliance with established construction standards.
- Technical report writing and preparation of correspondence.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
- Methods and techniques of public relations
- Proper English, spelling and grammar.
- Proficient in working with USA utility centers and its applications.
- Drafting and mapping. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
Ability to:
- Organize, and review the work of staff.
- Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures.
- Perform inspections on a variety of public works projects.
- Understand and interpret maps, engineering plans and specifications.
- Prepare accurate engineering reports. Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, and property owners.
- Detect and locate faulty materials and workmanship and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
- Interpret and apply laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies governing the construction of public works projects. Perform various mathematical calculations.
- Prepare and maintain records, drawings, and reports related to construction activities.
- Safely operate a variety of tools, equipment, and assigned vehicles.
- Understand engineering principles and apply them to construction projects. Inspect and analyze construction procedures and interpret code violations.
- Implement and maintain daily records. Respond to issues and concerns from the community.
- Proficient in operating office equipment including computers and supporting Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, GIS and database applications.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINESAny combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education and Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in public works inspection, civil engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Eight years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience in public works or similar experience in construction industry.
Licenses and Certificates: ACI certification issued by the American Public Works Association; Supervision and Management certification by the American Public Works Association; Advance Construction Inspection certification by the American Public Works Association; or the ability to attain with the first 6 months of employment. Possession of an appropriate driver’s license.
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The City will engage in a timely, good faith interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; some exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment; work or inspect in confined spaces; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; regular interaction with City staff, general public and other organizations; occasionally deal with dissatisfied individuals.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability, agility, and mobility to work in a fast paced office and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Compensation details: 44.36-53.93 Hourly Wage
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