Inspector I (Field Engineering)

City of Detroit•Michigan, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates. Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. SUMMARY: The Inspector I is responsible for the execution of contractor construction services for major and smaller projects required for the improvement and expansion of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department System.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
A valid Michigan Driver’s License
Ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain.
Ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather.
Work may be performed near open water, dusty areas, and systems with hazardous chemicals that are acidic, highly corrosive, heat producing and potentially explosive.
Work may be performed in confined spaces, hazardous areas that require respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), and under slippery and wet conditions.
Employees will also be required to pass a bio-mechanical physical and vision test, yearly baseline physical and fit test for respirator/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
Employees will be required to wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work irregular hours, commute to DWSD facilities and work sites.

Nice To Haves

EPA Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Certification
EPA Lead Abatement Certification
MIOSHA Confined Space Certification
MDEQ Soil Erosion & Soil Control Certification
40 Hour HAZWOPER or safety training

Responsibilities

Review and interpret plans, blueprints, sketches and specifications, and provide detailed information of factors or issues that may affect construction projects.
Maintain quality control standards by assuring inspection and field or laboratory testing of all construction materials, supplies and equipment used on construction projects.
Prepare daily and weekly activity logs, reports and specialized reports required for construction accounting and historical reporting.
Advise and assist the engineer in refining requests, securing corrections to defective work, errors and omissions in the design to avoid a non-compliance report.
Attend construction meetings.
Monitor work schedules to determine progress and prepare estimates for contract payments.
Ensure safety regulations are enforced on construction sites.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
A valid Michigan Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain.
Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.
Provide on the job training.
Coordinate training classes and equipment commissioning scheduled by contractors.
Compile, maintain and store records, drawings and plans related to assigned construction projects.
Perform related work duties as assigned.
Review operation and maintenance manuals, work plan schedule updates and process pay applications submitted by contractors.
Attend construction meetings.
Review material test certification and documentation.
Participate in final inspections of work completed before final contract closeout and issuance of certification of completion.
Verify and report work to engineer that deviates from the requirements of the detailed specifications and contract drawings.
Coordinate warranty repairs as requested.
Take photographs on construction sites.
Report MISS DIG Issue urban and suburban permits and equipment shutdown request.
Oversee leak repair and restoration.