Construction Inspector

General Purpose of PositionCompletes City inspections relating to Public Works infrastructure construction and rehabilitation projects ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesInspects infrastructure constructionInspects streets, water lines, storm and sanitary sewer installationsEnsure compliance with applicable city codes and approved plansEnsure compliance with proper safety standardsCoordinates with contractorsInspects on-site material testingInspects asphalt and concrete installationPrepares reports and issues written orders for corrective action in construction projectsDetermines general progress, workmanship and character or the construction and rehabilitation workInspects quantity and quality of materials for conformity with established requirementsWorks with the public and other City departmentsEnsure developers contain soil erosion and other debris on their respective propertiesAssists contractors and other City staff as neededPerforms other related dutiesWrites, edits and distributes reports and correspondence as neededMaintains and keeps all inspection reportsProvides information to contractor and co-workersCoordinate pre-construction meetings with contractorsComply and maintain accurate recordsAssist with plan review as neededAssists with evaluation of public infrastructureAssists with snow and ice removal operationPerforms other duties related to departmental activitiesMay be utilized as a member of Public Works Maintenance staff as neededMay be requested to inspect water and sewer main connections or disconnectionsAssist with Water Main Pressure testing as neededAssist with Sewer Main and Manhole vacuum testing as neededAssist with Sewer Main Mandrel testing as neededAttend training and other professional development as needed or requiredPerforms similar duties for other City departments as assignedEducation and ExperienceThe person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent; additional vocational classes or engineering courses are encouraged. Five (5) years of related work experience is preferred, with a minimum of three (3) strongly recommended. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.Licenses and CertificationsThe person in this position must have the ability to obtain a Missouri CDL Class B with airbrakes, tanker endorsement. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test and random drug and alcohol testing. Must be able to complete confined space training, competent person training/certification. Vactor truck training, CCTV equipment training and backhoe training are recommended.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledgePublic infrastructure and construction techniquesGeneral public works project management and planningPublic and media relations and applicationsBasic labor law principles and applicationsGeneral office and filing practices and proceduresProper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writingComputer options and applications include word processing and excel.Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division and multiplicationGeneral functions and operations of municipal governmentSkills and AbilitiesDetermine work needed from visual inspectionsRead and understand construction plans and specificationsInterpret maps and aerial photographsExplain complex concepts in layman's termsCoordinate and organize constituencies working towards common goalsWork effectively with organizations and government agenciesManage large projects with many deadlinesRemain courteous with publicOrganizational skillsUse of various types of office equipmentPrepare written informative material relating to activitiesUse common sensePay attention to detailWork autonomously

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