Construction Inspector

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspects infrastructure construction
• Inspects streets, water lines, storm and sanitary sewer installations
• Ensures compliance with applicable city codes and approved plans
• Ensures compliance with proper safety standards
• Captions with contractors
• Inspects on-site material testing
• Inspects asphalt and concrete installation
• Prepares reports and issues written orders for corrective action in construction projects
• Determines general progress, workmanship and character or the construction and rehabilitation work
• Inspects quantity and quality of materials for conformity with established requirements
• Works with the public and other City departments
• Determines if developers contain soil erosion and other debris on their respective properties
• Assists contractors and other City staff as needed
• Performs Other Related Duties

Education And Experience

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent; additional vocational classes or engineering courses are encouraged. Five (5) years of related work experience is preferred, with a minimum of three (3) strongly recommended. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

• The person in this position must have the ability to obtain a Missouri CDL Class B with airbrakes, tanker endorsement.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must be able to complete confined space training, competent person training/certification.
• Vactor truck training, CCTV equipment training and backhoe training are recommended.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of public infrastructure and construction techniques
• Knowledge of public works project management and planning
• Knowledge of public and media relations and applications
• Knowledge of basic labor law principles and applications
• Knowledge of general office and filing practices and procedures
• Knowledge of proper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writing
• Knowledge of computer options and applications including word processing and excel
• Knowledge of mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
• Knowledge of general functions and operations of municipal government

• Skills in determining work needed from visual inspections
• Skills in reading and understanding construction plans and specifications
• Skills in interpreting maps and aerial photographs
• Skills in explaining complex concepts in layman's terms
• Skills in coordinating and organizing constituencies working towards common goals
• Skills in managing large projects with many deadlines
• Skills in remaining courteous with public
• Skills in organizational skills
• Skills in using various types of office equipment
• Skills in preparing written informative material relating to activities
• Skills in paying attention to detail
• Skills in working autonomously