FT - Construction Inspector - Engineering Division

About the role

This position performs technical inspection and plans examining work in enforcing compliance with right of way codes, regulations, ordinances, and Ogden City Engineering Standards. Receives general supervision from the Lead Construction Inspector and/or the City Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate DATA collecting survey equipment.
• Determine appropriate traffic control measures needed, implement as appropriate.
• Maintain a field notebook, DATA collector; record all figures, notes, and site drawings.
• Perform mathematical calculations to ensure the accuracy of survey findings.
• Inspect work quality and materials used in a variety of public works projects during various stages of construction and remodeling to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Conduct preliminary examination of plans and specifications of assigned project; determine compliance with the provisions of the construction codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Inspect various public works structures including utilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters, structural concrete, storm systems and various other facilities and their compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Check line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures for conformance with specifications and regulations.
• Assist Sewer Inspector in implementation, and maintenance of a Fats, Oils and Grease, (FOG) program.
• Take samples of materials for examination or analysis by laboratories; perform routine materials and field tests to assure material and workmanship quality; coordinate results of tests and verify approval of structure.
• Observe work during progress and upon completion.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinate inspection and plans examining activities with other City departments and divisions.
• Deal with private contractors on construction specifications and procedures; ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Plan, lay out and record traffic counters; compile raw data into traffic report.
• Record amounts of materials used, review sub