Construction Inspector

Posting Type: Open Competitive

Work Type: Full Time

Nature of Work: This is work in one or both areas: (a) inspection work of Public Works, Public Facilities, or private construction company projects involving preliminary investigations, layout, and inspection of new construction, renovation, or repair of such items as streets, driveways, sidewalks, sewers, bridges, buildings, or overpasses in the City of Omaha, to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and established City standards;

or (b) technical work in the operation of survey instruments, the preparation and maintenance of records, and the performance of drafting duties. If in an inspection capacity, an employee in this classification ordinarily works alone and will defer decisions to the project manager as needed. If involved in surveying, the incumbent works as a member of a crew and defers decisions to the crew leader.

In either capacity, recommendations are made to one's superior, who makes decisions concerning the course of action.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

Associate's degree in engineering or construction management at time of hire OR Three (3) years of experience in land survey work or construction inspection.

Special

Qualifications:


Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at time of application.

Must be able to operate a pickup truck with snowplow attachment during emergency snow operations.

Pay Range: $22.99 with step increases to $33.73 Hourly

Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department.

If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by March 23, 2026 (passing score 60%).

Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months.

This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by March 16, 2026.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

* Knowledge of street, sewer, sidewalk, bridge, building, and overpass construction, as well as materials and techniques.

* Knowledge of land survey equipment, principles, and techniques.

* Knowledge of the use of…