Public Improvements Inspector , II, and III

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a Public Improvements Inspector. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week. This is position is under the specific supervision of the Lead Inspector and general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director
- Infrastructure.

Duties include inspecting City capital improvement projects along with infrastructure related projects and tasks. Persons hired will be required to maintain a communication link between the City Engineer, Assistant Public Works Director, contractors, and residents.

• Inspects projects for compliance with contract plans and specifications, standards, permit/code requirements and other city, state and federal requirements
• Prepares and maintains a variety of construction records including daily reports, as- builts and force account logs
• Calculates, measures and documents all items of work performed for contract payment
  • Ensures proper construction methods are utilized
• Reviews construction site for erosion control measures, monitors site runoff and advise contractor of corrective measures needed
• Reviews projects for safety, including traffic control, trenching operations, confined space entry, public safety, etc.
• Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors, property owners, staff and the general public regarding assigned projects
• Issues stop orders when work does not comply with prescribed standards or approve contractor work on the site
• Attends pre-construction meetings in order to explain inspection standards and procedures to contractors and developers
• Attends various meetings and attends continuing education classes and seminars to keep current with construction materials and practices
• Utilizes basic GIS equipment to document the location of all City owned and maintained infrastructure
• Perform plan reviews and document changes that need to be made to the plans to ensure compliance to the City Standards and Specifications
• Performs other duties as assigned

* Note:

This position requires a coverage schedule for Fridays. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in a Friday coverage schedule.

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Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of responsible related experience in construction and engineering trades or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certifications:

• Water Distribution I
• OSHA Trench Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Utah Commercial Driver's license

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Education & Experience:

• An Associate's level degree from an accredited college, or university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering or a related field
• Four (4) years of responsible related experience in construction and engineering trades or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certifications:

• Water Distribution I
• OSHA Trench Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Utah Commercial Driver's license
• OSHA Confined Space Certification
• Certified Asphalt Inspector
• Registered Storm Water Inspector (RSI)

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Education & Experience:

• An Associate's level degree from an accredited college, or university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering or a related field
• Six (6) years of responsible related experience in construction and engineering trades or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certifications:

• Water Operator I
• Water Distribution IV
• OSHA Trench Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Utah Commercial Driver's license
• OSHA Confined Space Certification
• Certified Asphalt Inspector
• Registered Storm Water Inspector (RSI)
• OSHA 10 Certification