Construction Inspector III
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Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2501407
Department: Municipal Development
Division: MD-CIP Constr
Opening Date: 06/26/2025
Closing Date: 7/28/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: MP
Position Summary
Inspect the work of contractors on a variety of construction relative to assigned area of responsibility including, but not limited to, traffic control, streets, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, driveway pads, water, wastewater, sewer and storm drainage projects; ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contracts and ordinances; and maintain records and prepare reports on projects inspected. This is the advanced journey level class in the Construction Inspector series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performing functional and technical lead over lower level inspection staff. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in building and construction trades, or engineering; and
Four (4) years of construction or construction inspection experience; and
To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Modern construction principles, practices and terminology
- Soil compaction and density testing
- Methods and techniques of traffic control
- Operational characteristics of City storm drainage systems
- Methods and techniques of storm drainage inspection
- Basic mathematical principles
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Fundamental engineering and physics principles
- Principles and techniques of materials testing
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of a construction inspection program
- Soils and properties used in the support of pavements
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Learn to make appropriate corrections in construction zones
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Learn pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
- Inspect storm drainage systems for compliance with applicable drainage ordinances and regulations
- Perform field surveys on commercial and residential sites
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
- Maintain records and prepare basic reports
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform complex mathematical computations quickly and accurately
- Read and interpret complex drawings and specifications
- Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques
- Prepare construction files for audit and payment purposes
- Work independently as well as with others in the development of assigned projects
- Enforce applicable regulations with firmness and tact
- Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
- Prepare clear and concise reports
Total Rewards. Total You.
The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!
Paid holidays? Check
Paid parental leave? Check
Paid birthdays off? Check
Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check
Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.
01
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
- No High School Diploma
- High School Diploma or GED
- Non/degree accredited- Some College
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Juris Doctorate
- Doctorate
02
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
- No experience
- 1 to less than 6 months
- 6 to less than 12 months
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years to less than 11 years
- 11 years to less than 12 years
- 12 years to less than 13 years
- 13 or more years
03
Do you possess the lead or supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please select 'yes' and attach your certificate. (Lead is defined as monitors projects, programs or people.)
- Yes
- No
04
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
- Location:
- Albuquerque
- Job Type:
- FullTime