Construction Inspector I

Oro Loma Sanitary District•San Lorenzo, CA

About The Position

Under general direction of the District Engineer, the Construction Inspector I inspects a variety of construction projects including pipelines, pumping stations, laterals, treatment facilities, and capital improvement projects to ensure conformance with approved plans, specifications and District regulations. This role also conducts routine inspections of residential, industrial, and commercial pretreatment facilities and acts as a project manager for assigned projects.

Requirements

Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations of the City, County, State, and Federal governments regarding public construction projects.
Typical defects and faults in construction.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of wastewater projects.
Engineering design theory, principles, and practices.
Soil mechanics and geology; soil sampling and testing methods.
Estimating procedures.
Land and construction site survey methods.
Construction definitions and terms used in construction plans and other related documents and materials.
Engineering mechanics of construction.
Basic elements of electrical power services and controls.
Common tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in the maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of a wastewater collection system.
Safe working practices relevant to wastewater collection systems and treatment plants, as well as construction in and around these systems.
Three years of increasingly responsible experience involving construction, construction planning, or construction inspection for a private contractor, municipal agency, or engineering consultant involved in significant municipal engineering; and/or three years of increasingly responsible experience involving Collection System or Treatment Plant operations.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by coursework related to job requirements.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license, and a motor vehicle record which meets the District's driving standards.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an inspection certificate issued by a professional organization (e.g., Coating Inspector, Concrete Inspector, Soils Compaction Inspector).

Responsibilities

Inspect the pretreatment facilities and processes of industrial and commercial establishments to ensure compliance with the District's Wastewater Discharge Ordinance and Discharge Permits.
Collect samples of wastewater from various sources, including industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential areas.
Inspect materials and workmanship for conformance to specifications and plans.
Interpret and enforce construction plans and specifications and prepare necessary information for progress reports.
Record amounts of materials used and work performed for progress payments.
Recommend making progress payments during the construction period and final payment upon completion of the job.
Identify the location of various appurtenances on the plans.
Collect samples of materials for examination and coordinate their analysis with laboratories.
Inspect all phases of the construction of District development projects.
Inspect various structures, such as sewer mains, lift stations, laterals, and other construction, and verify the conformance of lines, grades, sizes, elevations, and locations with specifications and regulations.
Draft written correspondence regarding projects, problems, and other matters.
Inspect adjacent properties for damage, project schedule hazards, and any resulting inconveniences; and investigate resident complaints.
Help locate other utility structures ahead of work sites.
Prepare daily activity records and reports.
Schedule service interruptions with minimal interference and inconvenience to properties.
Inform the manager about the project status through oral and written communications.
Investigate and resolve liability claims.
Coordinate with contractors and plant staff to ensure required plant shutdowns are executed. Communicate the status of construction activities to impacted District personnel.
Manage small projects to completion within scheduled deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.