Construction Inspector - Public Works

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties

• Provides construction site inspections and project management for sidewalk repairs, street paving, subgrade, wet utilities, franchise utilities and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Attends preconstruction, preliminary and final inspection meetings and provides technical support related to assigned job functions and projects to contractors.
• Provides project status updates and reviews to the Superintendent and other staff as necessary.
• Prepares narrative and written technical reports related to construction site inspections and contract specifications for Public Works.
• Reviews sanitary sewer videos, field densities, gradations, and stabilization depths for City standards and plots final results on drawings.
• Responds to and resolves customer, contractor, developer and general public complaints, concerns and questions related to plan review and assigned construction inspection projects.
• Reviews contractor pay applications for accuracy.
• Performs on-going condition assessments of City infrastructure to help prioritize Public Works maintenance and repair projects for budgeting needs.

Other Important Duties:

• Inspects accepted projects to conduct annual maintenance checks.
• Travels to construction sites, meetings, conferences and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Required to assist during inclement weather conditions including ice and snow mitigation.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of construction inspection techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction materials and supply specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of measuring instruments, probe and hand excavation tools.
• Knowledge of civil construction methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in inspecting, reviewing, evaluating, and modifying, construction plans.
• Skill in analyzing technical reports for compliance with material specifications.
• Skill in enforcing applicable Federal, State and City construction codes and ordinances.
• Skill in mediating differences among contractors, developers, and inspectors.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.