Seasonal Construction Inspector

Under direction to perform inspection services on a wide range of non‑complex municipal construction projects; performs directly related work as required.

Engineering or Parks and Recreation

The Seasonal Construction Inspector assigned to Parks and Recreation will oversee the mowing contracts for the Parks and Recreation department.

This is a 6‑9 month assignment. Employment period is between April and October; 40 plus hours per week;
Monday‑Saturday.

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and
• Some experience in public works and/or building trades construction; OR
• Any equivalent combination of related education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Prior experience in civil engineering technology and/or public improvement construction such as street paving, sewer construction or other related public improvement construction is preferred.
• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks.
• Passing a pre‑employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.
• Possession of valid driver's license or equivalent mobility.
  • If possess an out‑of‑state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to human resources, by fax to , or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application.

• Under direction to inspect a variety of non‑complex public improvement projects.
• Reviews plans, specifications, contract documents and special provisions for each assigned project with supervisor.
• Performs a variety of field and laboratory tests to assure workmanship and materials meet required standards;
• Prepares detailed written daily reports on progress and details of inspections;
• Performs miscellaneous routine survey, drafting, clerical and engineering assignments as directed.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Assists Senior Construction Inspectors in administering tests, preparing daily reports, and inspections of larger scale, more complex public improvement projects;
• Assigned to testing laboratory as needed;
• Assigned to survey department as needed;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.