Public Works Construction Inspector

Public Works Construction Inspector I

City of Dothan – Personnel Department

126 North Saint Andrews Street, Dothan, AL 36303

$24.04 – $38.44 hourly

6/12/2025

This position is responsible for inspecting construction sites for compliance with city codes and project specifications.

• Graduation from a standard senior‑high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the USDE or CHEA
• Three (3) years recent experience in sitework construction including site grading (mass grading or residential/commercial), excavation, compaction; stormwater structures, ditches, and asphalt paving
• Three (3) years recent experience in sitework construction of public utilities (potable water and sanitary sewer) preferred
• ALDOT Bridge Inspection Certification preferred
• Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) Certification preferred
• FHWA‑NHI‑130055 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges Certification preferred

• Graduation from a standard senior‑high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the USDE or CHEA
• Three (3) years recent experience inspecting sitework construction including site grading (mass grading or residential/commercial), excavation, compaction; stormwater structures, ditches, and asphalt paving
• Three (3) years recent experience in sitework construction of public utilities (potable water and sanitary sewer) preferred
• ALDOT Bridge Inspection Certification preferred
• Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) Certification preferred
• FHWA‑NHI‑130055 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges Certification preferred

Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer forms.

• Valid operator's driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Employees are required to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of date of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position
• Must be able to report to regular workstation within 30 minutes of notification in an emergency or standby situation, and meet this requirement within six months of employment
• Must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer
• Subject to background investigations, including criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks
• Must submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with City of Dothan policy, including pre‑employment and ongoing tests
• Must meet City of Dothan's employment physical standards

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on application; this evaluation comprises 100% of final grade.

Applicants with a disability who need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing by the closing date.