Engineering Inspector

Ramona Municipal Water District•Ramona, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs independent construction inspections, reviews developer plans for conformance to District codes, policies, and standards; works at Engineering counter with developers, engineers, contractors, and the general public; performs minor designs and assists in design and construction of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, locates infrastructure facilities; performs pretreatment inspections; prepares Board exhibits and presentations; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of laws, statutes, codes and ordinances governing water facility construction projects including ACI, NFPA 70, AWWA, ASTM, federal, state, county and local regulations.
Knowledge of relevant District codes, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of construction inspection.
Knowledge of water system operation, installation and applicable District procedures.
Knowledge of safety requirements and procedures pertaining to safe work practices, as well as federal and state regulations.
Knowledge of computer applications relevant to the inspection process and contract administration.
Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, hydraulics, electronics, chemistry and mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry as they relate to inspection activities.
Knowledge of construction surveying, compaction and material testing principles, methods and techniques.
Knowledge of materials, equipment and tests used in construction and laying of pipelines, construction of concrete structures and installation of valves, meters and other water and sewer appurtenances.
Knowledge of blueprints, specifications, plans and drawings as they relate to water distribution services.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex water facility construction plans and specifications.
Ability to maintain documentation and records of construction work and prepare related periodic reports.
Ability to ensure that construction projects are performed in accordance with safety standards and regulations.
Ability to enforce and interpret regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.
Ability to correspond with developers, contractors, engineers and the public in an effective manner.
Ability to make quantity calculations and prepare estimates.
Ability to plan, budget, schedule, and organize projects and carry on simultaneous assignments with close attention to detail, schedules, and deadlines.
Ability to interpret District codes, policies, and standards.
Ability to make sound decisions.
Ability to identify and analyze issues quickly and completely and recommend alternative solutions and implement approved recommendations.
Ability to operate a District vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, contractors, developers, consulting engineers and the public.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license, Class C, with ability to maintain insurability under the District’s insurance carrier.
Three (3) years of experience in a variety of engineering or construction related work involving drafting, inspection, construction and minor design projects.
Formal or informal education or training at a level which ensures the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations and write reports at a level necessary for successful job performance, and supplemental coursework to meet certification requirements.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science degree in engineering, science or mathematics is desirable.
Possession of a State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator certificate, Grade I, within eighteen (18) months of employment, and a Grade II within twenty-four (24) months of employment is required.
Possession of a California Water Environmental Association Collection System Maintenance Certificate, Grade I, within eighteen (18) months of appointment is required.

Responsibilities

Performs independent construction inspections and testing to assure private developer projects and CIP projects are constructed in conformance with approved plans and specifications.
Performs location mark-outs of water distribution and collection infrastructure pipelines and appurtenances and maintains daily logs.
Performs pretreatment compliance inspection for local restaurants, industrial, commercial and automotive businesses.
Reviews developer plans for conformance to District codes, policies, and standards.
Performs checking of calculations, plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction submittals for completeness, accuracy, and conformity to District standards and project requirements.
Supervises consultants in gathering material samples for examination or analysis by laboratories, including tests on soils and concrete.
Assures that construction contracts are based on approved plans and approved change orders.
Organizes and facilitates pre-construction meetings, establishes agendas and issues minutes.
Performs minor design work such as site layout and pipeline alignment, facilities siting and associated calculations.
Performs duties of project manager on various projects.
Prepares written correspondence to developers, engineers, contractors, and the general public.
Prepares daily activity reports and updates project schedules.
Documents construction progress, measures unit bid items, monitors job sites, and takes photographs.
Keeps detailed records of construction work progress, including as-builts drawings, verifies invoices, and issues notices of completion.
Completes project closings and notifications to surety and insurance carriers.
Reviews survey data and procedures to see that line, grade and locations have been properly established and that they are followed during construction.
Confers with engineer of record regarding work or materials that deviate from contract plans or specifications, and field contingencies which necessitate modifications in plans or specifications.
Confers with property owners regarding project schedules, hazards and inconveniences, and schedules service interruptions with the least interference and inconvenience to property owners.
Coordinates construction efforts between contractor work and District work.
Assures pressure testing of pipelines and collection of water samples for bacteriological testing and chlorine tests.
Ensures compliance by contractors of safe work procedures.
Prepares and maintains standard documentation using manual and computer aided tools and design (CAD) methods.
Performs administrative tasks, such as consultant selection and bid evaluations for assigned projects.
Documents processes by creating and maintaining guidelines.
Performs other related duties as assigned.