Construction Inspector - Temporary

Overview

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Construction Inspector - Full Time Temporary

Public Works Department

Hiring Range: $28.44 to $35.55 Per Hour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: 111

Full Pay Range: $28.44 to $42.66 Per Hour

Final date to receive applications: 02/19/2025

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching.
• Accrued paid sick time
• Free employee-only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, details available
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Conducts on-site inspections of public water, wastewater, drainage, and street-related infrastructure for Public Works projects and private development projects to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, standard details, and construction installation.

• Inspects new and existing work to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, approved plans and specifications; prepares inspection reports.
• Coordinates assigned activities with other departments, contractors, and utilities; attends or conducts pre-construction and other construction meetings.
• Monitors construction sites for compliance.
• Performs administrative functions relative to the inspection program and maintains inspection records and data.
• Performs illicit discharge inspections and posts construction BMP inspections.
• Oversees or performs technical reviews of private contractors on private property and City right-of-ways using checklists, City code, and General Engineering standards.
• Responds to questions and provides project information including problem solutions and technical expertise to others.
• Investigates complaints alleging related violations; documents investigations; writes reports; logs videos/photos; and responds back regarding the complaint.
• Issues violation notices and stop-work orders while conferring with owners, violators, and authorities to explain regulations; recommends remedies.
• Measures dimensions and verifies level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, and improvements to ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Schedules inspections, testing, final inspections, warranty, and sequence of work with outside contractors and City staff.
• Coordinates with quality assurance testing companies to verify testing is performed on a job-by-job basis; obtains and reviews invoices.
• Computes estimates of work completed; approves payment for contractors.
• Reviews and interprets plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, material submittals, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Reviews as-built or record drawings for accuracy.
• Uses measuring, testing tools, and equipment to perform inspections.
• Assesses and reports emergency situations to help restore normal water and wastewater operating conditions.
• Assists with snow removal and salting of sidewalks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; four (4) years of construction or inspection experience including computer and customer service experience, preferably with SWPPP and traffic control inspections; or any equivalent combination of education, work experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements: Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver s license along with a satisfactory driving record; preferably possess one or more of the following certifications at time of hire: ACI Field Technician; ATTI Field Technician; ADEQ Water Distribution Grade 1 or Wastewater Collection Grade 1; ATTSA Technician and/or NICET 2 certification. Requires at least one (1) additional certification for a total of two (2) within one (1) year of hire.

City of Prescott employees should uphold the City s core beliefs throughout their day-to-day work and with every customer interaction. Our core beliefs are:
Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.

• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, tools and equipment, and inspection techniques for road, stormwater, and utilities construction including computer applications.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standard specifications for construction.
• Knowledge of safety principles and precautions.
• Skill in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) on a regular basis.
• Skill in prioritizing work and exercising independent…