Project Inspector

Summary:

The City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations Department is a full-service, front-line operational department. The department provides community services in infrastructure and maintenance (facilities & structures, street and storm-water maintenance, pavement management, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment), engineering (engineering design and technical support, stormwater, utility and traffic engineering), services (solid waste, water, wastewater, fleet management, and administrative functions). Municipal Services & Operations projects and services are vital to the growth, health, safety, comfort and quality of life for our community.

Responsibilities:

Including but not limited to:

The Project Inspector will perform highly technical inspection and engineering duties for public improvements (streets, sidewalks, fiber optics, traffic signals, waterline and sanitary sewer line projects), major capital projects, maintenance activities, and right-of-way. Other key responsibilities are to ensure and document site compliance, administer and monitor contracts, prepare and review plans and specifications, and verify pay estimates. This position will also be responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks relative to the services and operations of the Department. The inspector position will use a variety of technologies to support the work efforts, including computers, inspection software, and GPS equipment.

Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED required, supplemented with training in civil engineering technology, construction, or a related field, either through formal training or equivalent work experience.

The ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:

• Experience with water distribution systems
• Certification in backflow prevention
• CPI, STR, TCI, CMS, or CMF certifications
• At least one (1) year of experience in drafting or technical engineering
• Four (4) years of construction experience

Candidates must be willing to complete all job-related certifications required for the role within a specified timeframe after hire.

• For Utilities: ABC (American Board of Certification) Collections or Distribution Class IV certification required within 42 months.
• For Streets: KDOT Basic Certifications (API, CPI, BI and STR) required within 24 months.
• ACI (American Concrete Institute) and Traffic Control Specialist courses required within 18 months.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license.

The successful candidate must pass the background check, post-offer City physical and drug screen.

Note: Please provide three (3) references with application.

Benefit Information:

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks

Caregiver Leave - 12 weeks paid leave

Paid Time Off:12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays

Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS)