Construction Inspector

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS

Pay Range: 415

Hourly Rate: $23.66 - $36.62

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Full-time City employees will receive preference in the following order: major division first, then department, then all other full-time City employees. Part-time/year-round City employees will receive preference next. If there are no qualified full-time City employees or part-time/year-round City employees, external applicants will then be considered (when the vacancy is open to external applicants).

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.

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This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Field Services Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of a Chief Construction Inspector. Employees of this classification function in a position in which knowledge and application of City Construction Plans and Specifications are required; however, specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities related to the specific areas of construction must have been obtained prior to assuming the position.

Essential job functions include: conducting inspections of building(s), paving, storm sewers, bridges, sanitary sewers, water lines, driveways, paving cuts and repairs; recording information; and interpreting and explaining construction plans and specifications which are applicable to public sector construction. The employee offers advice to contractors, citizens, and workers on problems occurring on public construction projects in order to ensure that work being performed and materials utilized on the project are in compliance with Construction Plans and Specifications.

The Construction Inspector I works on a semi-independent basis with unusual problems or situations referred to the Chief Construction Inspector. Work is reviewed by a supervisor on a periodic…