Seasonal Construction Inspector

Seasonal Construction Inspector

Salary

$27.15 - $28.32 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

6739-07-2026

Department

Parks

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

MEA

Occupational Group

Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Parks and Recreation

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Statement of Duties

Under direction to perform inspection services on a wide range of non-complex municipal construction projects; performs directly related work as required.

Deadline: July 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Assignment Department: Parks and Recreation

The Seasonal Construction Inspector assigned to Parks and Recreation will oversee the mowing contracts for the Parks and Recreation department.

Approximate employment duration: This is a 3 month assignment. Employment period is between August and October; 40 plus hours per week; Monday-Saturday.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and
• Some experience in public works and\or building trades construction; OR
• Any equivalent combination of related education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Prior experience in civil engineering technology and/or public improvement construction such as street paving, sewer construction or other related public improvement construction is preferred.

Required Special Qualifications

• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks.
• Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.
• Possession of valid drivers license or equivalent mobility.
• If possess an out-of-state Drivers License, submittal of driving records is required. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 at the time of application.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Under direction to inspect a variety of non-complex public improvement projects.
• Reviews plans, specifications, contract documents and special provisions for each assigned project with supervisor.
• Performs a variety of field and laboratory tests to assure workmanship and materials meet required standards;
• Prepares detailed written daily reports on progress and details of inspections;
• Performs miscellaneous routine survey, drafting, clerical and engineering assignments as directed.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems.
• Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Assists Senior Construction Inspectors in administering tests, preparing daily reports, and inspections of larger scale, more complex public improvement projects;
• Assigned to testing laboratory as needed;
• Assigned to survey department as needed;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

01

Were you employed by the City of Des Moines during the 2025 Summer Employment Season?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess of a valid Iowa Drivers License? If possess an out-of-state Drivers License, submittal of certified driving records is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 at the time of application.

• I possess a valid Iowa drivers license.
• No - I possess an out of state license and I understand submittal of certified driving record required at the time of application.
• No - I do not have a valid drivers license.

03

Describe your work experience in public works and/or construction trades including the name of employer(s) and employment dates where you obtained this experience.

If a returning Seasonal Construction Inspector from the 2025 summer employment season, indicate "Returning Employee".

If not a Returning Seasonal Construction Inspector and no experience, indicate "None".

04

If no prior work experience in public works or building trade construction, and you are substituting education for the years of experience, transcripts need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 at the time of application.

• I understand, and will submit my transcripts to HR.
• I do not have relevant coursework or degree

05

Where did you hear about this job? Please select all that apply.

• City of Des Moines website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Job Opening Website such as Indeed, CareerBuilder, GovernmentJobs, Unemployment, etc.
• Current/Former Employee
• School
• Newspaper/Print Ad
• Radio
• Television
• Billboard
• On-site Signage
• Email
• Friend, Family, or word-of-mouth (non-Employee)
• Neighborhood Association
• City Source
• Aquatic Brochure or Program Guide
• Unemployment Office
• Other (please specify below)

06

Please provide details on where you heard about this job.

Required Question

Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city