Utilities Construction Inspector

Description Performs inspections of municipal construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and federal, state, and local statutes and ordinances. Performs routine inspections throughout the duration of the project; performs other routine inspections associated with City and private projects; and serves as liaison between city, contractors and property owners during construction.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Monitors progress of construction of municipal projects by performing on-site inspections; performing visual observation of construction practice; negotiating plan change orders or construction alterations between city and contractor; assisting the contractor with technical support; reviewing and approving pay requests of contractors and filing daily construction inspection reports for projects; and maintaining records of work performed.
• Conducts safety inspections of bridges by reviewing previous inspection reports; scheduling and performing inspections; assisting in stream profiles when needed; climbing underneath bridges or culverts; climbing on top of structures; taking photos for inspection reports; and spending office time filing reports and submitting them to the city engineer.
• Inspects curb cut, excavation, storm drain, erosion, and sediment control permits by receiving copies of permits; traveling to location of permits; inspecting the features that the permits cover; approving or disapproving the features as required; and reporting and recording finding on the permits.
• Provides emergency response during severe weather (snow, floods, storms, etc.).

• Monitors progress of construction of utility projects by performing on-site inspections; performing visual observation of construction practice; negotiating plan change orders or construction alterations between city and contractor; assisting the contractor with technical support; reviewing and approving pay requests of contractors, providing weekly progress reports, filing daily construction inspection reports for projects; and maintaining records of work performed. Confirms scheduled outages and road closures are communicated in advance with the public and affected customers.
• Conducts quarterly and semi-annual inspections of gas utility crossings at railroad and bridges by reviewing previous inspection reports; scheduling and performing inspections; assisting in stream profiles when needed; climbing underneath bridges or culverts; climbing on top of structures; taking photos for inspection reports; and spending office time filing reports and submitting them to the engineer.
• Acquires design and as-built data from data loggers, tablets, and/or GPS equipment to assist in the design of new projects or record the details for a project under construction.
• Ensures employees performing work are properly qualified by training to meet challenges of hoisting, loading, traffic control, confined space, and for the gas utility, the covered tasks required to complete the job under Subpart N–Qualification of Pipeline Personnel.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED and six months to one year of post‑secondary study; two to four years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria.
• Certified in trench safety and confined space.

• Certified bridge safety inspector.
• Certified erosion and sediment control inspector.
• Asphalt field inspector.
• Nuclear density.
• Concrete field inspector.
• NIMS certification.

• Flagger certification.
• Qualified under Subpart N to recognize Abnormal Operating Conditions and other various covered tasks.

Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.

Intermediate:
Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, and thesauruses.

Intermediate:
Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Intermediate:
Ability to deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and…