Construction Inspector -Ii

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I

Division:
Engineering
Status:
Non‑Exempt
Grade: 105
Job Code: 305

Reports To:

Construction Inspector II
Date: 07‑01‑07
Revised Date: 04‑01‑22
Last Reviewed Date: 04‑01‑22

Responsible for inspecting materials/workmanship of water/sewer and related construction by contractors/developers/other builders for compliance with plans/specifications/standards. Keeps progress records utilizing Info Net Mobile or Info Net Desktop to document methods/materials/quantities/changes to plans/other construction related items. Informs contractor of deviations/errors and advises as to corrective action. Takes samples of materials and performs field tests to verify quality. Reviews plans and makes corrections/comments.

Graduation from high school/GED equivalent plus three (3) or more years related experience. Must possess and maintain an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector certificate or have ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.

• Inspects materials and workmanship of water, sewer, and related construction by contractors, developers and other builders for compliance with plans, specifications and standards.
• Keeps progress records utilizing Info Net Mobile or Info Net Desktop to document methods, materials, quantities, changes to plans, and other construction related items.
• Communicates job progress with Project Manager.
• Coordinates project work with other Authority departments and outside agencies.
• Informs contractor of deviations or errors and advises as to corrective action.
• Takes samples of materials and performs field tests to verify quality.
• Coordinates all repairs and maintenance of Engineering Services Division vehicle.
• Reviews plans and makes corrections or comments.

None.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, other Water Authority departments and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
• Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned and/or scheduled.
• Ability to transfer as‑built information onto construction plans.
• Ability to use basic digital mapping (GIS).
• Ability to do basic computer data entry, and word processing.
• Ability to review plans and make comments.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus three (3) or more years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
• Must possess and maintain an Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector certificate or have the ability to obtain one within 12 months.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver’s license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles.
• Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl.
• Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite.
• Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day.
• Employee must be physically…