Senior Inpsector

Senior Inspector

Non Exempt

October 21, 2026

Performs technical duties related to conducting and overseeing construction management services and inspections on District and developer projects.

This is the journey level classification, fully competent to independently perform a variety of technical duties related to the inspection of District and developer projects. Incumbents are expected to be familiar with a diverse set of procedures and situations. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance, or direction as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the District’s operating procedures and policies.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Depending upon the assignment, the employee may not perform all of the listed duties and may be required to perform additional or different duties from those below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management retains the right to add, remove, or change duties at any time.

• Performs field construction inspection of wells, storage facilities, pump stations, transmission and distribution pipelines, and appurtenances.
• Ensures construction activities are conducted in accordance with applicable plans, safety codes and requirements, permits, environmental requirements, and District standards/specifications.
• Assists with contract administration by reviewing change orders and monthly reports; provides recommendations for scope of work changes.
• Schedules and attends pre-construction meetings and monitors site conditions prior to start of construction.
• Attends various meetings as directed.
• Maintains records and daily reports (inspection, materials testing, change orders, etc.) via a variety of methods.
• Investigates customer complaints.
• Assists in identifying areas for future main and pipeline replacement projects.
• Assists in obtaining project information needed for mapping.
• Maintains regular attendance and adheres to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, other District employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• General construction inspection principles, practices, standards, and techniques.
• The public contract/bidding process.
• Methods and practices used in construction of water mains and pipelines.
• Familiarity of fittings and appurtenances used in water utility construction and applicability to installation.
• Water quality operations, backflow requirements, and cross-connection control programs.
• Policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and codes applicable to District maintenance, operations, and construction functions.
• Familiarity with construction inspection principles, practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment including common office computer software and database programs, including the Microsoft Suite of Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Techniques and procedures for utility inspection.
• Project management scheduling, tracking, and sequencing.
• Principles and practices of work safety.

• Read, interpret, and comprehend contract documents, including plans, specifications, technical provisions, contract requirements, and applicable standards; apply them in the field.
• Inspect, plan, organize, manage, and administer construction projects; learn new techniques as directed.
• Effectively monitor, document, and communicate with stakeholders for simultaneous work at multiple construction sites.
• Perform comprehensive administrative reviews of…