Inspector, Engineering, Environmental Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This at-will position provides inspection services under the direct supervision of the Engineering Services Supervisor. It supports the effort to maintain the District system with regards to easements, encroachments, right of way, and land acquisitions. The role requires clear communication with contractors and construction personnel, operational budget adherence, successful inter-departmental relationships, organization of large workloads, professional representation of the District, and active participation in safety programs.

Incumbents will also perform team activities in support of the District Strategic Plan and Mission Statement. Reliable, stable attendance is required.

The following tasks are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not regularly perform all of the listed duties and may be required to perform additional or different duties as defined by the General Manager.

• 65% 5% 5% Reviews available records including record bluelines, proposed improvement plans, easement plats, and other documents to locate existing District facilities. Utilizes electronic locating equipment and other measuring devices to accurately field locate facilities. Responsible for monitoring Dig Alert notification devices, scheduling line location priorities, and coordinating them with the Engineering Services Supervisor. Assists with organization and maintenance of the District’s mapping system.
• 10% 70% 50% Inspects and determines that facilities constructed within the District comply with approved plans, specifications, and performance standards.
  • Reads and evaluates blueprints to ensure compliance by the contractor.
  • Investigates and resolves conflicts between plans and actual construction conditions.
  • Makes detailed daily reports on each project under inspection noting construction details and approved changes.
  • Completes clear, concise reports as required, utilizing District software.
  • Performs testing of all facilities under inspection to verify performance standards and prepares documentation of such testing.
  • Inspects the disinfection of new facilities.
  • Arranges for and documents specialty and materials testing in conjunction with the District’s or developer’s consultant, including soil, concrete, welding, steel reinforcement, anchors, and coating testing.
  • Reports any violations of safety and health requirements.
  • Reviews and comments on project plans prior to submission to the Engineering Manager or consulting engineer.
  • Prepares certification of work performed to date to support contractor progress payments on District constructed projects.
• 5% 5% 10% Right-of-Way Coordination:
  • Provide support for Engineering Services Supervisor with the resolution of issues regarding use of District right-of-way.
  • Coordinate with Operations staff and the Engineering and Right-of-Way Coordinator to perform field reviews of potential encroachments to District easements and support documentation and correspondence.
• 5% 5% 20% Prepares a variety of Board and status reports as required. Prepares interim and final analysis reports on a routine basis for review by the Engineering Services Supervisor.
• 5% 5% 5% Participates in District programs by:
  • Supporting and recommending policy changes regarding operations and procedures.
  • Professionally representing the District.
  • Responding to emergency situations using sound judgement.
  • Assisting in the effective usage of District resources, including labor resources.
  • Assisting with the implementation of the department’s record retention requirements for data management.

10% 10% 10% Performs all related duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent; valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability;
Standard First Aid and CPR certifications are required. A State of California Water Distribution Operator certification is required for these positions.

Three years of progressive experience to include understanding of the operation and maintenance of a water and recycled water distribution system and sewer collection system such as installing and repairing water, recycled water, and sewer mains, valves, pumps, fire…