Inspector 1

About the role

Inspects construction projects from start to completion in areas such as road, sewer, bridge, park, pool, and building construction sites, landscaping, and excavation in the City; tests the associated materials. This position is in the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure and is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit, filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• One (1) year of full-time experience in construction inspection, building inspection, or as an engineering technician or in a related area (e.g., any construction field or position).
• No education/training required.
• Education/training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement of one (1) year, based on the sum of work experience and education/training.

The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction work from start to completion to determine if it meets contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
• Maintains logs on projects.
• Prepares and submits progress reports.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
• Responds to 311 service complaints.
• Handles complaints from or conflicts between contractors.
• Informs contractor when a discrepancy between contracts, plans, and specifications is identified.
• Issues permits related to the Department of Public Works monitored activity when assigned.
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel in other departments when projects impact that department.
• May maintain as-built drawings for assigned projects.
• May interpret and explain contracts, plans, and specifications to contractors when required or requested.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

Pay

$49,279.50 per year.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Pension
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal Days