Construction Inspector II

City of Goodyear•Goodyear, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs quality assurance inspections and related activities for construction projects within the City including developer related infrastructure projects and City capital improvement projects for grading, drainage, water, sewer, streets, traffic control, landscape warranty, and other related items. Reviews, approves, and documents field changes in assigned area. Approves traffic control and monitors landscape warranty maintenance permits. Maintains proper documentation of projects throughout two (2) year warranty maintenance period. Performs warranty inspections on storm drain, water, sewer, concrete, paving, sign, stripe, landscape and generate punch list for all deficiencies found. Upon completion of the punch list items, coordinates with developer to conduct warranty final inspection, accept project, and closeout for City to begin maintaining within right-of-way.

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience in a related field.
Valid Driver's License
Ability to read general correspondence, construction plans and specifications, documents, engineering technical standards, installation standards, and engineering manuals.
Ability to perform engineering calculations, trigonometry, algebra, geometry; and general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, handouts, letters, and to enter and retrieve project data utilizing the City's computerized tracking system.
Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure. An example would be a "II" advising a "I".
The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts may be reviewed prior to being finalized.
Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.
Interactions may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
Within the first month, review and become familiar with all chapters of the Phoenix Barricade Manual for Traffic Control and MUTCD Part 1 & 6. City quarter section maps and other tools used for inspection related tasks.
Within the first month, schedule enough time with your supervisor to review these performance objectives and the City’s Performance Appraisal Program areas and rating elements.
Within the first 3 months, become familiar with policies and procedures relating to traffic control barricade setups in the rights-of-ways. Provide inspection reports/ logs of daily activities on a daily basis to your supervisor.
Within the first 3 months, work to establish, foster, and support open communication with staff in all divisions within the Development Continuum, private utility purveyors, and other city departments necessary to coordinate traffic control related to construction activities.
Within the first 6 months, become familiar with and display behaviors that align with the Development Continuum, Continuous Improvement, City Core Values, the People Master Plan, and the City Strategic Plan.
Within the first 6 months become proficient in knowing the TCP permitting process, GyMaps Restrictions, the MUTCD Design Standards, and inspection policy and procedure in the areas you are assigned.
Within the first 12 months, offer suggestions and ideas for improvement of current specifications, processes, and procedures you anticipate will increase efficiencies in divisional operations and increase service to our customers.
Within the first 12 months, seek out and attend training courses to gain knowledge and/or certification in areas that will benefit yourself and the Inspections Division.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience in traffic control inspections relating to civil construction and residential parcel development, new industrial and commercial property development, and dry utility installation.
Knowledge of traffic control principles and concepts, preferably certified to review and approve traffic control plans.
Ability to read and understand civil construction plans.
Proficient in interpreting specifications.
Knowledgeable in construction materials, means, and methods.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivator.
Open to embrace the Goodyear Core Values and continuous improvement and adapt to change.
Ability to oversee multiple construction projects and act as a lead traffic control inspector.

Responsibilities

Performs quality assurance inspections and related activities for construction projects within the City including developer related infrastructure projects and City capital improvement projects for grading, drainage, water, sewer, streets, traffic control, landscape warranty, and other related items.
Reviews, approves, and documents field changes in assigned area.
Approves traffic control and monitors landscape warranty maintenance permits.
Maintains proper documentation of projects throughout two (2) year warranty maintenance period.
Performs warranty inspections on storm drain, water, sewer, concrete, paving, sign, stripe, landscape and generate punch list for all deficiencies found.
Upon completion of the punch list items, coordinates with developer to conduct warranty final inspection, accept project, and closeout for City to begin maintaining within right-of-way.
Inspects private developer construction projects and City contract projects to assure an acceptable quality level and compliance with Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) specifications and standards in civil engineering and public works areas including, but not limited to: sewer installations, metering stations, lift stations, force mains, etc.; water installations, wells, pump stations, transfer stations, etc.; storm drain installations, catch basins, slotted drains, review and verification of all testing for water and bacterial testing, drywells, pipe, retention basins, etc.; grading and drainage work; street light installations; dry utility installations, including electric, telephone, telecommunication, and cable TV trenching, and conduit installation; paving and concrete flatwork, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, etc.; and bridges and structures.
Performs SWPP storm water prevention plan inspections, irrigation inspections and traffic signal inspections.
Interprets, applies, and enforces the provisions of the City's Engineering Design Standards and Policies; MAG specifications and standards; and other applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures.
Reviews and interprets construction plans, including water, sewer, paving, landscape, street lights, and grading and drainage plans; ensures compliance with requirements governing uniform construction, installation of utilities and amenities, traffic, sanitation, and other factors.
Coordinates construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections and with outside agencies including governmental, consultants, engineers, developers, and contractors.
Initiates letter of acceptance or release of Certificate of Occupancy when all work meets specifications and standards.
Notifies other City departments when their facilities will be affected by construction.
Coordinates work sequences and schedules with contractors, private sector utilities, and other City departments and divisions.
Researches materials and material testing.
Researches methods and practices used to complete commercial and custom home projects.
Anticipates water usage needs in advance and coordinates with developers, contractors and water resources.
When necessary, issues field memos, warnings, and stop work orders; and monitors project work flow.
Recommends revisions/updates to the Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual.
Records on plans as-built information such as the location of valves, sewer connections, manholes, and water services.
Maintains and records field changes on an approved field set of plans and transfers information to a maintained office set as built plans.
Reviews submitted final as-builts to ensure all field changes are included on the final as built plans.
Communicates and verifies progress payment requests and computes final quantities item by item from the contract bid schedule on City contract jobs in order to determine the amount of money to be paid to the contractor.
Prepares and maintains records of inspection activities, prepares reports, enters project data into computerized tracking system, and attends meetings.
Maintains project files including detailed documentation and compliance of contract documents of project correspondence, test results, approved plans and shop drawings, and compliance certificates.
Coordinates pre–construction meeting for each project including coordinating scope of work.
Inspects finals and warranty pre-walks.
Exhibits a service orientation towards external and internal customers and maintains productive working relationships.
Investigates complaints and recommends solution and implementation with developers.
Participates in monthly water/engineering meetings to solve field problems and build strong working relationships.
Trains new inspection staff.
Performs plan review for dry utility installations including electric, telephone, telecommunications, cable TV trenching, and conduit installation (based on duties as assigned).
Inspection of assigned project progress and restoration.
Performs plan review and inspection of traffic control plans and implementation in compliance with state and local requirements (based on duties as assigned.)
Inspects and coordinates and may approve traffic control to ensure proper set up and maintenance.