Construction Inspector, PW

Description

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision from Construction Manager, the Construction Inspector plans, conducts and documents inspection activities related to public works projects including inspection techniques to ensure conformance with drawings, codes, regulations, standard details, specifications and contract provisions.

• An Inspector at this level typically works under general supervision and makes independent judgments regarding the work in the absences of specific guidance – e.g., field approval of various change requests that do not exceed monetary or performance limitations or recommendations of progress payments.
• Inspectors review and analyze engineering/architectural specifications for constructability; they lay-out an inspection program that meets engineering, industry, legal, and quality assurance standards and requirements; they keep accurate, complete and timely records of all work performed by contractors and the inspector; they make clear, accurate, and professional reports both orally and in writing; and they resolve day-to-day inspection and construction issues in the field with contractors, contractor employees, and representatives of various government agencies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education And Experience: Graduation from high school or the equivalent, supplemented by specialized education; AND two (2) years of construction inspection experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Required Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations: Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge

Construction methods, materials, practices, specifications and equipment.
Field engineering and inspection practices and basic design criteria for construction projects.
Design, plan, and specification requirements of public works projects.
Applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and codes and industry standards.
Safe work practices and regulations pertaining to the work both in the office and on active construction sites.
Trigonometry, geometry, and algebra as applied to computing angles, areas, distances, traverses, loads and similar qualities and quantities.
Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
Basic surveying principles and practices.
Materials and soils testing techniques and terminology.
Record keeping principles and practices.
Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability

Interpret and understand information provided by construction surveys.
Familiarize and utilize software and electronic devices typical in construction inspection.
Read and interpret public works construction plans and specifications.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with contractors, representatives of utilities and other government agencies, and the public.
Work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain accurate, complete, detailed records.
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local government regulations and requirements related to public works construction and contract management.

Supervision

Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a construction field setting inspecting above, below, and in-ground structures and systems in all weather conditions. The inspector must be physically able to use lap-top computers to keep records on a regular daily basis (about 2 hours a day); set up and operate basic field surveying equipment; stoop, bend, sit, climb and crawl, and lift manhole covers to conduct field inspections, and the manual dexterity to operate various mechanical and measuring devices used in inspection operations. An inspector must have sufficient vision to detect defects, read reports, and see and read plans, specifications, drawings, etc. in a field setting. An inspector must be able to hear and speak to receive and give information to engineers and trades and craft persons working in noisy construction settings.

Conditions of Employment

• All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position.
• This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
• Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
• New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment.
• Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screening.
• Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Supplemental Information

• Conditions of Employment
• Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.