Engineering Inspector I

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Starting Salary: $24.07-$26.34 (depending on experience)

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Engineering Inspector I inspects plans, workmanship, and materials involved in the construction, installation, and repair of streets, sidewalks, water and sanitary sewer lines, and other facilities. Their goal is to secure compliance with specifications, City ordinances, and regulations governing public works facilities. This positions work schedule is four (4) 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.

The Engineering Department operates as a team, with each member helping the others in their work. The goal is to help each other and make this a great place to work!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 2 years of related experience and/or training

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 7 to 11 months of management experience

• People and/or project management

• Valid Oklahoma Drivers License and a driving record acceptable to the Citys insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections for streets, storm sewers, driveways, sidewalks, etc.
• Visually inspect the quality and grade of materials in construction (asphalt, sand, gravel, concrete, etc.)
• Prepare reports and maintain records on inspection activity and progress
• Inspect the installation of water and sanitary sewer lines and fire hydrants
• Check bedding, placement, and connections of pipes
• Obtain evidence and prepare notices concerning violations
• Interpret construction requirements and recommend compliance procedures
• Observe conditions and issue notices for corrections
• Coordinate utility service interruptions between contractors, citizens, businesses, and other City departments

Necessary Skills

• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Engineering Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.