Construction Inspector I or II

Otay Water District•San Diego, CA

66d•$40 - $55

About The Position

This position may be appointed at either level depending upon qualifications and experience. The Construction Inspector is part of the Engineering Department and reports directly to the Field Services Manager. This position is a member of a dedicated, service-oriented team where collaboration and leadership are promoted at all levels. The position performs field inspection of construction work related to water, recycled water, and wastewater systems for compliance with approved plans, specifications, District rules and regulations. The Engineering Department is responsible for the Planning, Budgeting, Design and Construction of all Otay Water District Facilities as well as the administration of all developer and new customer construction and service applications. The Department has a staff of 30 employees.

Requirements

Valid California Class C Driver's License and safe driving record.
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Construction Inspector I: One (1) year of journey-level experience in inspection, preferably of infrastructures, or two (2) years of construction work experience, including interpreting construction plans and specifications of infrastructure/facilities, preferably of potable water, recycled water, or wastewater systems.
Construction Inspector II: Two (2) years of journey-level experience inspecting and documenting the construction of infrastructures/facilities preferably in the area of potable water, recycled water, and wastewater.
Construction Inspector I: State of California Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade 1, within two years of hire date.
Construction Inspector I: A valid Cross Connection Control Specialist Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association or American Backflow Prevention Association, within two years of hire date.
Construction Inspector II: State of California Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade 2, within two years of hire date.
Construction Inspector II: A valid Cross Connection Control Specialist Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association or American Backflow Prevention Association, within two years of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in a related field desirable.

Responsibilities

Accepts, rejects, observes, and reports on the installation of District equipment and facilities.
Coordinates projects with the District's Operations Department, contractor, and Project Manager.
Advises the contractor regarding work or materials that deviate from plans and specifications and reports discrepancies to supervisor.
Reviews survey data to assure line, grade, and locations have been properly established and followed by contractors.
Reports possible violations of traffic control, trench shoring, CAL/OSHA, and other safety regulations at job sites.
Maintains records of inspection activities performed including red-line drawings.
Improves work processes and writes guidelines to document processes.
Prepares daily and monthly typed reports.
Facilitates required testing. Reports testing results to developers, contractors, and required District staff.
Operates District vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
Conducts project pre-construction meetings for CIP and developer projects.
Plan checks and inspects developer projects ensuring compliance with the plans, specifications, Code of Ordinances, and District Standards. Provides quality control review of contracted plan reviews.
Recommends substantial completion acceptance and final acceptance of the project.
Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement.
Participates, provides recommendations, prepares documents for, and attends SDWAS meetings as directed.
Assist with construction project budget preparation, inspection estimates, budget maintenance and revisions.
Creates and develops potable and recycled mainline shutdown plans for Operations in relation to construction projects.
Oversees various tests on pipelines and other facilities. (Construction Inspector II)
Verifies progress pay estimates and change orders. (Construction Inspector II)
Inspects all sizes and types of water, wastewater, recycled water facility, and pipeline construction projects. (Construction Inspector II)