Construction Inspector, PW

Consolidated Municipality of Carson City•Carson City, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision from Construction Manager, the Construction Inspector plans, conducts and documents inspection activities related to public works projects including inspection techniques to ensure conformance with drawings, codes, regulations, standard details, specifications and contract provisions. An Inspector at this level typically works under general supervision and makes independent judgments regarding the work in the absences of specific guidance – e.g., field approval of various change requests that do not exceed monetary or performance limitations or recommendations of progress payments. Inspectors review and analyze engineering/architectural specifications for constructability; they lay-out an inspection program that meets engineering, industry, legal, and quality assurance standards and requirements; they keep accurate, complete and timely records of all work performed by contractors and the inspector; they make clear, accurate, and professional reports both orally and in writing; and they resolve day-to-day inspection and construction issues in the field with contractors, contractor employees, and representatives of various government agencies.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or the equivalent, supplemented by specialized education; AND two (2) years of construction inspection experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, practices, specifications and equipment.
Knowledge of field engineering and inspection practices and basic design criteria for construction projects.
Knowledge of design, plan, and specification requirements of public works projects.
Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and codes and industry standards.
Knowledge of safe work practices and regulations pertaining to the work both in the office and on active construction sites.
Knowledge of trigonometry, geometry, and algebra as applied to computing angles, areas, distances, traverses, loads and similar qualities and quantities.
Knowledge of techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
Knowledge of basic surveying principles and practices.
Knowledge of materials and soils testing techniques and terminology.
Knowledge of record keeping principles and practices.
Knowledge of correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Ability to interpret and understand information provided by construction surveys.
Ability to familiarize and utilize software and electronic devices typical in construction inspection.
Ability to read and interpret public works construction plans and specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with contractors, representatives of utilities and other government agencies, and the public.
Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to maintain accurate, complete, detailed records.
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local government regulations and requirements related to public works construction and contract management.

Responsibilities

Review a variety of engineering plans related to civil, traffic and utility engineering projects for constructability and inspectability in conformance with accepted construction and quality assurance practices.
Perform on-site construction inspections to ensure conformance with contract plans, specifications and documents.
Produce daily inspection reports as well as other reports documenting the progress of construction.
Recommend progress payments and change orders to higher level engineering staff.
Communicate information and requirements with contractors, representatives of utilities and other governmental agencies related to the coordination of inspection and construction activities in order to resolve discrepancies and facilitate coordination of activities for timely project completion.
Make and validate mathematical and basic survey calculations related to grades, distances, flow quantities, volumes.
Create field drawings from sketches, survey field notes, legal descriptions and other data used for construction and inspection of a variety of public work projects.
Interpret and compute field inspection data, evaluating for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, and files related to the assigned area of responsibility.
Interpret and apply various federal, state, local laws, rules, regulations related to construction and inspection activities for public works projects.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with contractors, public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.