Public Improvement Inspector

City of Goldsboro•Ila, GA

7d•$25 - $31

About The Position

Performs field inspections and documentation of Capital Improvement Projects and construction projects to ensure compliance with approved construction documents and mandated standards. The role includes reviewing plans and specifications, documenting construction progress, coordinating with contractors and City staff, and responding to public inquiries. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to weather extremes and construction hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of full-time experience in civil engineering design, construction, inspection, or maintenance and operations for street, drainage, water, and/or wastewater systems, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Valid Class C Texas driver's license; out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.
Ability to obtain within one year of hire a TCEQ Class D Water Operators license, TCEQ Class D Wastewater Treatment Operators License, or TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collections License.
Ability to obtain TEEX Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Training Primary Course, renewed every three years or through the renewal course, or a pre-approved equivalent.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet browsers and email, desktop and portable devices, and iPad.
Knowledge of levels, transits, city vehicles, GPS equipment, computers, radios, and handheld tools.
Skill in customer service through telephone, email, and face-to-face interactions; coordinating tasks, obligations, and deadlines; meeting deadlines and following up on action items; operating office machines and mobile devices; safely operating a motor vehicle in construction environments; reading contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications; applying basic algebra and geometry; interpreting policies and procedures; understanding city ordinances, policies, procedures, and OHSA regulations; and understanding water, wastewater, streets, and drainage construction.
Ability to perform work outdoors amid weather extremes, construction traffic, and other hazards; may need to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Inspect Capital Improvement Project construction sites for compliance with construction documents, mandated standards, and subdivision development requirements.
Review proposed construction plans and specifications and provide written comments or corrections.
Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain files, records, construction plans, and record drawings.
Serve as a liaison among engineering services, construction services, and other utility department teams to support project coordination.
Meet with contractors to review construction progress, specifications, and contract drawings.
Ensure trenching, shoring, and traffic control procedures are followed.
Meet with City staff to coordinate safe and thorough shutdowns.
Answer general-public inquiries regarding assigned projects.
Attend pre-construction and project coordination meetings to review project expectations and construction progress.
Interpret, explain, and enforce city policies and procedures concerning technical standards, specifications, and ordinances.
Compile data and information for reports, cost estimates, change orders and revisions, and construction progress payments.
Verify construction staking and adherence to construction plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.