Construction Inspector

Are you detail-oriented, knowledgeable in public works construction, and passionate about ensuring quality and compliance? The City of Kent is currently seeking a skilled Construction Inspector to oversee public and private improvement projects. In this position, you’ll play a critical role in verifying compliance with city codes, regulations, and project specifications. Duties consist of performing inspections on a variety of infrastructure projects, including streets, sidewalks, storm drains, water lines, and more. You’ll ensure construction meets safety, quality, and environmental standards while collaborating with contractors, city departments, and the public. The successful candidate will have an associate’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, along with at least two (2) years of increasingly responsible public works or utility construction experience.

SALARY:

$7,600.00 - $9,282.00 monthly, depending on experience

There is one (1) benefited position that will be filled by this recruitment process. This is a non-represented position.

Applications will be accepted through June 20th. The selection process will consist of at least one panel interview. The tentative interview date is June 30th.

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the direction of the Construction Engineering Manager, Supervisor or designee, perform construction inspection of public and private construction and improvement projects; assure compliance with City codes and standards and contractual provisions of the projects.

Work is characterized by performing independent, routine and sometimes specialized technical duties requiring the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for such decisions.

Work is performed independently under minimal direct supervision. Supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. Incumbent and supervisor work together to develop the deadlines, projects, and work to be completed. Incumbent is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work with others, and interprets policies on own initiative in terms of established objectives. Incumbent keeps supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications. Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect public and private construction and improvement work to verify appropriate construction permits, quality control and compliance with plans, codes, and regulations.

Inspect the construction and installation of public works improvements and associated appurtenances including, but not limited to, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, sewers, signals, sewer and storm lift stations, water tanks, reservoirs, detention ponds, fire lines, water lines, water meters, pipes, and related utilities and structures as assigned.

Review construction site for erosion control measures. Monitors site run off and advises contractor of corrective measures according to established plans and procedures as needed.

Communicate with the public as necessary; investigate and resolve public works construction complaints and provide information needed for resolution of claims for damage against the City; communicate with city departments and personnel and outside agencies to coordinate efforts and exchange information.

Compile documentation required to verify compliance with city construction standards and engineering plan requirements.

Attend pre-construction and other construction meetings for private development projects.

Ensure compliance during the construction and installation of public works improvements and associated appurtenances including, but not limited to earthwork, asphalt and concrete paving, concrete flatwork, traffic signals, illumination, pump stations, water tanks & reservoirs, storm drains, detention ponds, sewers, water systems, channelization, flood control levees, non-motorized facilities, structures, etc.

Calculate measure and document all items of work performed for contract payments.

Notify proper authorities when private development projects are ready for walk-through; inspect projects for completion of punch list items and for release of construction bonds.

Inspect work associated with private utilities.

Schedule laboratory testing of various construction materials (i.e. concrete, steel, asphalt, soil, etc.). Monitor quality control of materials.

Compile information and prepare construction reports, as required.

Check for the proper use and placement of traffic signs at road construction and work sites; review traffic control logs; report any observed safety issues including traffic, trench operations, etc. to appropriate parties.

Ensure ADA regulations and guidelines are met and enforced to the maximum extent feasible.

Actively support and follow the vision, mission, values, and goals of the department and the City.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

SKILLED IN:

ABILITY TO:

SKILLS FOR THE POSITION MAY BE GAINED THROUGH EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE or a COMBINATION, SUCH AS:

Education: Associate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field; and

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible public works or utility construction experience;

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Typical business office machinery and equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, cellular phone, copy machine, and calculator.

Also required to operate City vehicle to travel to and from inspection sites.

Standard and specialized hand and power machines, tools and equipment, including but not limited to, pea gun, levels and rods to determine elevations and slopes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear normally with or without mechanical assistance. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with mechanical assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in an indoor office environment and an outdoor field environment; subject to driving from site to site; may be exposed to individuals who are irate or hostile; noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office and loud in the field.