Construction Inspector
Position Function
Inspect civil engineering construction projects to ensure compliance with legal requirements and prescribed specifications.
Tasks/Duties
- Inspect all phases of non-structural construction including potable water, reclaimed water, sewer, paving, grading, drainage, landscaping, irrigation and all aspects of site development for compliance with state and city codes and standards and approved plans and specifications.
- Confer with owners, contractors and architects concerning installations and corrections to be made when deficiencies are discovered.
- Investigate and report on complaints received from any concerned person, group or agency on matters concerning hazardous conditions or practices.
- Inspect all phases of permits issued by the Public Works Department, including right-of-way, pavement and striping, driveway connections and site improvements, during and after completion for conformity with city codes and standards, approved plans and permits.
- Perform code enforcement inspections to ensure that commercial properties are being maintained in conformance with the approved site plan.
- Perform field evaluations and provide technical oversight of roadway signing, signals, marking, lighting, work zones and NPDES requirements.
- Drive to and from City work sites. Perform additional duties, as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
- In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.
- Complete required trainings as specifiedwithin the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.