Construction Inspector

Inspect the work of contractors on a variety of construction relative to assigned area of responsibility including, but not limited to, traffic control, streets, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, driveway pads, water, wastewater, sewer and storm drainage projects; ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contracts and ordinances; and maintain records and prepare reports on projects inspected. This is the entry level class in the Construction Inspector series.

This class is distinguished from the Construction Inspector II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including permit inspections of City right-of-way work and construction affecting storm drainage operations. Since this class is typically an entry level class, employees may have only limited work experience, including street, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, driveway pads, sewer, water and storm drainage operations.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in building and construction trades, or engineering; and Two (2) years of construction or construction inspection experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License orthe ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of aCity Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Modern construction principles, practices and terminology
• Soil compaction and density testing
• Methods and techniques of traffic control
• Operational characteristics of City storm drainage systems
• Methods and techniques of storm drainage inspection
• Basic mathematical principles
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Fundamental engineering and physics principles
• Principles and techniques of materials testing
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

• Learn to make appropriate corrections in construction zones
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Learn pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
• Inspect storm drainage systems for compliance with applicable drainage ordinances and regulations
• Perform field surveys on commercial and residential sites
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Maintain records and prepare basic reports
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work