Land Development Inspector

Starting salary will be between $55,560 and $65,002 depending on qualifications.

Under administrative direction of the Inspector Supervisor, performs a variety of technical field and office engineering work involved in inspecting construction activities on assigned engineering/public works projects; ensures conformance with approved plans, specifications, and City standards; identifies erosion and sediment control violations for the City; investigates, inspects, and enforces state, federal, and City erosion and sediment codes; maintains records and prepares reports on projects inspected;

and provides information and assistance to contractors, developers, engineers, and the general public in person, by telephone, or in the field.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Inspects the construction, repair, and/or alteration work on assigned engineering/public works projects including streets, parks, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking lots, water and sewer systems, storm drains, underground improvements, street lighting systems, landscaping, landscaping irrigation systems, facilities, and other City capital projects.
• Travels to and inspects private development construction sites for compliance with applicable erosion and sedimentation control, stormwater management, floodplain management, and public improvement ordinances.
• Meets and confers with representatives of utility companies, contractors, engineers and other public agencies regarding construction plans and specifications; investigates and attempts to resolve citizen complaints.
• Verifies proper maintenance and effectiveness of erosion and sediment control, at a minimum, weekly.
• Opens private construction sites; collects all paperwork and signatures from developer and owner; verifies compliance with NPDES permits.
• Answers questions, provides information to, and confers with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience; schedules service interruptions with the least interference and least inconvenience to property owners; coordinates work with other City departments and utilities to resolve interferences and conflicts.
• Maintains records such as record of inspection, inspection log, verbal warnings, violation notices, stop work orders, etc.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve complaints and/or correct violations.
• Prepares and/or generates various records and reports including inspection log or record, start date, photographs, warnings, violations, stop work orders, etc.
• Testifies in court or at Board of Zoning Appeals on code violations.
• Takes, investigates, and finds solutions for Department of Engineering/Public Works’ complaints requiring field investigations.
• Performs field visits and conducts map/plan research regarding drainage complaint or private development sites.
• Completes inspections of City owned and maintained municipal separate stormwater system.
• Assists in preparing and processing progress payments for contractors; negotiating contract change orders and revisions to reimbursement agreements.
• Compiles detailed data on construction progress and inspection results including project punch lists; issues notification letters to contractors; maintains a variety of records and files; prepares various reports and logs on daily operations and activities.
• Reviews plans, specifications, contract documents, and other technical data to ensure conformance with City standard; recommends and/or makes changes as necessary.
• Enforces and documents adherence to various environmental requirements.
• Responds to public inquiries at the front counter and over the phone in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Attends and participates in seminars, training sessions, and other meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in construction methods and materials, incorporates new developments as appropriate.
• Addresses public safety in construction zones; advises contractors of issues related to public safety; assists in detour planning, sign placement, and other traffic control measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required

• Operations, services, and activities of an engineering/public works inspection program.
• Principles and practices of stormwater management design and construction, erosion and sedimentation control practices.
• Inspection methods and techniques related to stormwater maintenance.
• Surveying methods.
• Hydrology, hydraulics, soil mechanics and geology.
• Methods, materials, and progressive steps used in the construction of building and related structures.
• Permit processing procedures.
• Methods and techniques used in the inspection of engineering/public works construction projects.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public works and building projects.
• Methods and…