Under the general supervision of the Civil Construction & ROW Manager , the Civil Construction Inspector will be responsible for the inspection of public improvement construction including streets, water, sewer, sidewalks, and drainage for compliance with local, state, and federal code, regulations, and specifications. The position is also responsible for inspecting and policing construction activities within all city rights-of-way and the inspection of certain private improvements. Inspect for proper surveying and staking. Provide input on proposed plans as part of the Development Review Committee (DRC). Inspect and observe construction activities daily. Coordinate and schedule requested inspections. Monitor the testing of construction materials. Collect and convey information for approval of needed changes to approved plans. Obtain proper documentation associated with all changes. Process and track monthly estimates and pay requests on capital improvements projects prior to approval by the Director of Public Works. Inspect construction methods and right-of-way restoration of in-house and franchise crews. Inspect materials and methods of construction associated with roads, water, sewer, storm drain and other public infrastructure. Compile and maintain detailed project records including daily reports and other documentation as needed. Respond to concerns and inquiries from neighbors in construction zones and resolves complaints from neighbors in and around the area. Coordinate project walk-throughs and administer the final acceptance process. Inspect and enforce erosion control measures at construction sites during construction. Provide input during pre-design and assists with design review. Coordinate and attend pre-construction meetings. Review submittals and mix-designs. Compile necessary documents and creates project construction file. Monitor administrative activities prior to active construction. Inspect and compare material deliveries to approved submittals. Inspect and compare trench safety means and methods to approved plan. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. High school or GED, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Class "C" driver's license when hired. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.

Basic:

Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing is required.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector Certification (CPII) and/or water and wastewater licensing. One year of college/trade school related to drafting, surveying, utility construction, or related technical curriculum. Curriculum in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Engineering Technology.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, driver's license/cdl, etc.)

ENVIRONMENTAL/ WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potentially hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time. The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions; occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Highly repetitive, moderately physical. A highly repetitive type of work which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, or smell; occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to maneuver around construction sites. Must be able to work overtime as required. Work is performed in office and construction site environments. May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor. May be subject to walking over rough terrain, bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing ladders into trenches or up on roofs when inspecting construction and land development sites. May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous materials, chemicals and fumes, heavy construction equipment, confined spaces, heights, and air and water borne pathogens. Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.