Inspector Utility Connections

Position Description

Inspect and monitor all excavations and repairs to both the City’s Right of Way and on private property, including sewer, water main and utility connections to ensure compliance with City codes, ordinances, policies and procedures.

Work Location: This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Ensure that all excavations from the curb to the building are secured to keep the public out of the job site.
• Ensure that registered, licensed, bonded and insured contractors with the proper permit perform all work done in the Right of Way and on private property.
• Inspect job sites to ensure that they are properly cleaned up and that all excavations have a temporary repair patch until permanent restoration is completed.
• Measure size and record the location of excavations to issue work orders for permanent repairs. Coordinate the preparation of cuts for restoration with the Paving Test Lab and issue work orders to Street Maintenance for permanent repair.
• Monitor work done by contractors on a daily basis taking any necessary steps to minimize the impact of disruption on the public. Calculate disruption fees on work that extends beyond the permitted dates and enforce permit compliance.
• Meet with Engineers, Architects and Consultants for plan review, alteration, record research, recommendation of materials and procedures and to estimate costs of permits and Right of Way restoration.
• Provide property owners and citizens with information regarding work done on their property or Right of Way and assist with problems arising between contractors and property owners.
• Maintain clear and accurate records of Right of Way inspections to include all permit information and written explanations of work, drawings, paving restoration orders, etc.
• Record repairs and new water and sewer installations in the permit books and update to reflect changes in conditions and location, including cutoff and extension information.
• Record and update other utility permits to reflect completion of work done according to plans previously submitted, including field changes that are approved and documented.
• Reconcile inspection fees and paving deposits taken when the permit was issued to reflect the actual final costs.
• Research records to provide accurate information to architects, engineers and contractors.
• Visually inspect water and sewer cutoffs for code compliance prior to issuance of a building demolition permit.
• Inspect and monitor storm drains to avoid damage caused by heavy rainfall due to storm collection system failure.

Working Conditions: Combination of office and field. Field work may include exposure to outdoor elements, all types of weather conditions, gases, fumes, chemicals and noise, high traffic areas; exposure to other types of conditions generally found in a construction environment; ability to stand/walk on rough, uneven surfaces; ability to work in confined space areas.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent training/experience

Minimum Experience: Four years’ experience in sewer and/or water construction and maintenance or an installation background

Licenses/Certifications: Maintain a Valid Drivers License

A cover letter is optional, and resume is required. You must attach a Resume to your application.

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Only those candidates who attain a passing score 70% on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may…