Construction Inspector

The Construction Inspector will review engineering plans/specifications to perform inspection duties and quality assurance tests associated with construction, rehabilitation, and repair of complex water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, and facilities in order to ensure compliance with City and State standards and to ensure use of proper methods and materials for construction.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• On-site inspections of utility systems for the construction of water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, including sanitary sewer & potable water pump stations, structures, pipes, and appurtenances; and inspection of associated site erosion and sediment control, & stormwater management measures.
• Conduct quality assurance tests, verify material quantities, process construction invoices, maintain written records, and prepare reports which document results of tests and the work performed
• Identify potential construction problems and recommend solutions
• Prepare change orders/formal notifications
• Coordinate construction activities between multiple agencies
• Make written and verbal communications with contractors, other City or State agencies, and the public.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

• 11 holidays plus 3 flexible personal holidays each year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) monthly accruals
• Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Leave donation program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development

The individual selected must be physically able to conduct inspections which may require pulling, lifting, or carrying equipment; opening and closing access covers for underground structures; standing, walking, bending, crawling, and/or climbing over uneven or unfinished surfaces including above ground and below ground structures with limited accessibility and carrying out assigned work in all weather conditions.

**This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.**