Field Engineering Inspector I​/II

Field Engineering Inspector I: $6,264 - $8,394 per month

Field Engineering Inspector II: $6,914 - $9,266 per month

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Field Engineering Inspector I/II in our Development Services Department/Engineering Services. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under general supervision (Field Engineering Inspector I), or direction (Field Engineering Inspector II), inspects construction of all types of public works projects (both public and private funded improvements), including, but not limited to, grading, street improvements, storm drains, underground utility systems and irrigation systems.

This is the entry level class in the Field Engineering Inspector series. Positions in the class perform more routine inspections as incumbents develop inspection techniques, procedures, and record keeping practices. This level is not expected to function with the same amount of work knowledge, skill level, or discretion and judgment as positions allocated to the Field Engineering Inspector II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning work methods, progressing to general supervision as job duties and responsibilities are learned and satisfactorily demonstrated.

Incumbents initially appointed to Field Engineering Inspector I level may progress to Field Engineering Inspector I after successfully completing one year (12 months) as a Field Engineering Inspector I with the City of Escondido, and achieving the qualifications and division requirements established for progression.

This is the journey level class in the Field Engineering Inspector series. Incumbents at this level must demonstrate the ability to independently perform advanced field engineering inspections. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and the Field Engineering Inspector II level is normally filled by advancement from the Field Engineering Inspector I level. One year of experience comparable to a Field Engineering Inspector I with the City of Escondido is required, or three years of experience performing inspections of major municipal public works projects.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Reviews plans, specifications and sites for construction projects.
• Inspects the construction of surface street improvements (i.e., paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, etc.), bridges, storm drains and boxes, underground utility systems including lift stations, reservoirs, pressure stations, force mains, parks, grading and private street systems, street lights and traffic signals.
• Inspects pipe laying for alignment, grade, jointing, fittings and materials.
• Inspects subgrade and base grade for compaction, alignment, grades and materials.
• Reviews detour plans, haul routes and erosion control plans.
• Inspects grading, fine grading and irrigation systems.
• Inspect, monitor and investigate activities related to compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the City of Escondido Stormwater Program, and ensure compliance with regulations relative to stormwater runoff from construction sites.
• Enforces ordinances pertaining to permits, dust control, erosion control, grading and public improvements.
• Maintains logs, records, record drawing (as-builts).
• Prepares and checks progress payments, reduction and releases of securities, Notices of Completion and minor engineering reports.
• Checks required State and Federal records pertaining to wages and minority goals.
• Keeps miscellaneous records and prepares reports as needed.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to the Construction Projects Manager/Field Engineering Supervisor and others for the solution of special construction issues and site conditions.
• Schedules and makes arrangements for construction survey, soil and material testing, and other services or materials; conducts a variety of tests on new facilities.
• Schedules and coordinates shutdowns of City facilities affected by connections of new facilities; ensures all facets of shutdown and connections comply with City Standards and Specifications and approved plans.
• Coordinates construction and inspection services in cooperation with contractors and other agencies; communicates and confere with representatives of utility companies, contractors, public agencies and the general public; answers citizen complaints and requests for information.
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