Seasonal Construction Inspector

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field and three or more years of previous experience in public works construction inspection; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of successful performance of the essential elements of the job such as those listed above.

Supplemental Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Work is performed mostly in an outdoor/field setting. Work is performed near moving mechanical parts, in confined spaces, and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards.
• Sufficient powers of observation are required to inspect construction projects and observe the work of contractors and others.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Employment Standards

• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Eligible for an alternative work schedule with every other Friday off work. Early mornings, overnight, evenings and weekend work may be occasionally required. Overtime may be occasionally required.
• Salary: Dependent on qualifications.

Examples of Work Performed

• Schedules, organizes and implements the field inspection activities for construction within City roadways, rights-of-way and easements including prioritizing work, scheduling staff, and coordinating and implementing redesigns that may change the scope and resulting cost of projects.
• Responds to public complaints and requests for information relating to impacts of construction and negotiate the issues and/or refers to appropriate personnel.
• Performs inspection activities as necessary to support the completion of public works construction projects to project specifications and City standards.
• Maintains records as required.
• Makes traffic control at project site to ensure compliance with traffic codes and/or use of uniform traffic control devices. May stop work of project for failure to comply.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Education

Please select the area of study that best aligns with your education (if applicable). If you do not have a degree, select 'None':

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Engineering (other discipline)
• Surveying / Geomatics
• Construction Trades (e.g., heavy equipment, utilities, carpentry)
• Other closely related field
• Unrelated field
• None

Experience

Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:

• High School Diploma or GED AND five (5) or more years of related experience
• Completion of a professional/technical program or trade school (equivalent to one year of post-secondary education) in a related field AND at least four (4) years of related experience
• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field AND at least three (3) years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field AND at least one (1) year of related experience
• I do not meet any of the above qualifications

Additional Information

Please provide details of your total years of experience performing construction inspection or closely related work (e.g., construction, utilities, roadway, or infrastructure projects), not limited to municipal or public works projects:

• 0–1 year
• 1–2 years
• 2–3 years
• 3–4 years
• 4+ years

Details of Your Overall Relevant Experience In The Inspection Of Construction Projects

If you do not have experience, indicate "none":

• 0–1 year
• 1–2 years
• 2–3 years
• 3–4 years
• 4+ years

Level Of Experience In The Inspection Of Municipal Construction Projects (i.e., Streets, Curb, Gutter, Asphalt, Water, Sewer, Utilities)

• 0–1 year
• 1–2 years
• 2–3 years
• 3–4 years
• 4+ years

Details Of Your Relevant Experience In The Inspection Of Municipal Construction Projects

If you do not have experience, indicate "none":

• 0–1 year
• 1–2 years
• 2–3 years
• 3–4 years
• 4+ years

Important Note

Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire.