Construction inspector I

About the role

This is a technical position in the area of construction inspection, interpretation of plans and specifications, documentation of construction activities and other related engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project specifications and confers with City Engineer, Project Manager and/or Engineering Technician II concerning assistance required such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports.
• Affords assistance in project management for the construction of the municipal public works projects.
• Inspects new construction, renovation and repair work for quality, material and workmanship to ensure all work complies with specifications, ordinances, City standards and contract documents.
• Acts as a liaison for the Public Works Department with contractors, utility companies, general public and other city agencies.
• Conducts on-site construction meetings with various entities involved.
• Performs and documents sanitary system acceptance testing.
• Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results.
• Drafts and calculates field notes to document quantities, alignment, grade and locations according to project plans or to document monthly and final progress pay estimates.
• Calculates dimensions, profiles, specifications, and quantities of materials such as pipe, concrete, and other construction materials.
• Affords assistance in surveys of project sites to obtain and analyze topographical details of sites and prepares necessary drawings to communicate this information.
• Uses electronic or paper resources to research records, maps and other data to obtain such typical engineering data such as location of sewer stubs, water mains, hydrants, etc. and zoning district designations or special property assessments.
• Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design specifications including proper placement and maintenance of erosion control measures.
• Affords assistance in the review of private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.
• Affords assistance in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications.
• Affords assistance in the maintenance of engineering and infrastructure records.
• Prepares and drafts as-built plans for street, sewer or light systems using digital and paper systems.
• Reviews applications for utility permits, street use permits, franchise utility permits, etc.
• Recommends to others on whether to issue or not to issue routine permits.
• Performs routine inspections related to land disturbance permits and erosion control measures and maintains related records.
• Coincides with sidewalk inspection, maintenance and enforcement programs.
• Affords assistance in the development of pavement management systems.
• Performs a variety of office related functions, including preparing permits, correspondence, maps, presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, printing materials, answering phones and responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff, and the general public.
• Might perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent;
• Minimum of one (1) year general construction experience (footing/foundation walls/ streets/sewers/bridges);
• Certification by the Kansas Department of Transportation as a Level II-AC LPA Inspector, or ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire;
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Some knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting;
• Some knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Division activities.