Utility Construction Inspector

Overview

Under general supervision, performs technical work inspecting local construction projects to ensure compliance with City planning and development policy. Works includes inspecting construction projects by both the City and private developers to ensure that materials, methods, sizing, and locations in project development meet City specifications; testing of the materials utilized in such construction; and investigating construction practices and recommending changes when necessary.

Employee is also responsible for preparing various reports on construction projects. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing inspections. Employee must also exercise considerable tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with property owners, developers, contractors and the general public. Reports to the Construction and Field Services Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

• Inspects construction projects and enforces City ordinances governing minimum standards and requirements of new sanitary sewer and water main construction, alterations, and repairs; roadway and associated infrastructure.
• Examines construction methods and materials and construction project location; ensuring compliance with City planning and development policy. Review project plans, revisions, and corresponding documents.
• Confers with contractors, property owners, developers, architects, engineers, and others regarding inspection requests, construction codes, building plans, etc.; examines and investigates methods and practices employed in local construction projects, recommending changes when necessary.
• Tests various construction materials to ensure adherence with applicable codes and standards.
• Oversees construction projects in the city.
• Inspects construction projects for work zone safety, and that erosion and sediment control practices are being adhered to.
• Measures installed quantities of construction; calculates percent completion; adjusts construction drawings to reflect actual work; diagnoses and solves engineering problems and reviews construction contracts and oversee test.
• Conducts final inspections on city and state right-of-way improvements for acceptance and maintenance of roadways.
• Prepares monthly estimates for capital projects.
• Prepares and maintains various records and reports pertaining to status of ongoing construction projects; schedules appointments; conducts final project inspection and recommends acceptance of work.
• Conducts required testing of systems during construction.
• Interprets site plans.
• Performs data collection activities as warranted, e.g., GPS valve and hydrant locations.
• Attends construction meetings with contractors, engineers, and inspectors.
• Fuels vehicles; takes vehicles to shop for maintenance and repairs; maintains appearance of vehicle.

• Graduation from high school, and 1 to 2 years of experience in the construction trade or building inspections, college-level course work in civil engineering or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Possession of a valid driver's license. Must possess Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Certification, or obtain within 18 months of employment. Must possess Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Stormwater Inspector Certification, or obtain within 18 months of employment.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of modern construction practices, materials, and equipment, and of the various stages of construction when violations and defects should be observed and corrected.
• Knowledge of structural engineering practices as applied to construction and inspection of commercial and industrial buildings.
• Knowledge of State and local building ordinances and codes.
• Knowledge of City geography.
• Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship in construction or repairs.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, specifications, codes and building regulations.
• Ability to extract water samples on construction locations for bacteriological testing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and firmness in dealing with contractors, property owners and the general public.
• Ability to physically maneuver on scaffolds, structural…