Engineering Inspector

Under general supervision, performs either non-structural plan check and inspection of new and existing residential, commercial, and industrial structures or of City capital improvement, development, and/or encroachment projects to ensure compliance with codes, ordinances and regulations, including inspecting projects and materials, preparing daily reports, coordinating departmental activities with contractors and utility companies; performs code enforcement through issuance of warning notices, stop work orders and correction notices and administers fines for violations;

and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from the Supervising Inspector or Division Manager. Exercises no supervision of staff.

This is the journey-level in the Inspector classification series and incumbents are assigned to the Public Works Department, where they function as engineering construction inspectors on capital improvement, development, and/or encroachment projects. Depending upon the needs of the City and the qualifications of incumbents, incumbents may promote from this class to the higher advanced-journey level class of Senior Inspector, which is also utilized in both departments.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Inspector in that the latter has responsibility for more complex inspections requiring a higher level of certification and/or experience and the use of considerable independent judgment and initiative.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Inspects properties and materials for compliance with plans, specifications and codes including both new and existing structures.
• Responds to questions and complaints regarding codes and regulations, inspection schedules, inspection results and code compliance requirements.
• Confers with and provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors and others regarding code requirements and alternatives; resolves complaints and problems.
• Maintains construction/building inspection files and logs; prepares reports, correspondence and requests for progress payments.
• Writes citations or stops work in progress, depending upon the nature of the infraction; documents actions and testifies in court as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Interacts with contractors, engineers, architects and others engaged in capital improvement, development, and/or encroachment projects regarding progress, scheduling, project problems, plan interpretation, specification interpretation, testing and field measurements; may coordinate the work of consultants for testing and special inspections.
• Coordinates inspection-related activities with contractors and utility companies, including conducting pre-construction meetings, preparing pay estimates, preparing change orders, and scheduling inspections.

Construction methods, materials, tools and equipment used for residential, commercial, and industrial projects or for City capital improvement, development, and/or encroachment projects; applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures governing the construction of assigned projects; occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of building inspection and construction; safety equipment and practices related to the work, including safe driving rules and practices;

mathematical principles including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; record keeping principles and procedures; modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work;
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; and techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and departmental policies of capital improvement, development, and/or encroachment projects; review, understand, interpret, and analyze construction blueprints, plans, specifications, architect and engineering drawings, and maps for conformance with City standards and policies; detect faulty materials and workmanship and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied;

coordinate and deal with contractors and property owners, and respond to inquiries and complaints in a fair, tactful, and timely manner; prepare clear, effective, and accurate reports, and other written materials; maintain accurate and precise records; effectively represent…