Public Improvements Inspector I, II, or III

City of Saratoga Springs • Saratoga Springs, UT

4d • $27 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a Public Improvements Inspector. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week. This is position is under the specific supervision of the Lead Inspector and general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director - Infrastructure. Duties include inspecting City capital improvement projects along with infrastructure related projects and tasks. Persons hired will be required to maintain a communication link between the City Engineer, Assistant Public Works Director, contractors, and residents.

Requirements

• Public Improvements Inspector I (See Attachment for Full Job Description)
• Education & Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent. And Two (2) years of responsible related experience in construction and engineering trades or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Certifications
• Water Distribution I
• OSHA Trench Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Utah Commercial Driver's license
• Public Improvements Inspector II (See Attachment for Full Job Description)
• Education & Experience: An Associate's level degree from an accredited college, or university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering or a related field
• Four (4) years of responsible related experience in construction and engineering trades or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Certifications
• Water Distribution I
• OSHA Trench Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Utah Commercial Driver's license
• OSHA Confined Space Certification
• Certified Asphalt Inspector
• Registered Storm Water Inspector (RSI)
• Public Improvements Inspector III (See Attachment for Full Job Description)
• Education & Experience: An Associate's level degree from an accredited college, or university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering or a related field
• Six (6) years of responsible related experience in construction and engineering trades or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Certifications
• Water Operator I
• Water Distribution IV
• OSHA Trench Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Utah Commercial Driver's license
• OSHA Confined Space Certification
• Certified Asphalt Inspector
• Registered Storm Water Inspector (RSI)
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods applicable to public works construction; knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection, safety and traffic control; considerable knowledge of public works inspection methods and procedures
• Knowledge of construction materials and their use
• Knowledge of construction surveying practices and requirements
• Knowledge of environmental requirements and regulations relating to public works construction procedures
• Knowledge how secession at one phase of construction will affect a later phase or a post construction situation such as maintenance of the structure and often coordinate their activities with other staff members, departments or division of the City
• Basic knowledge of street signage as per MUTC
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings, plans and specifications
• Ability to understand and apply material testing procedures and results
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems
• Ability to perform required mathematical computations
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, as well as negotiate and problem solve with contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with construction personnel, equipment operators, supervisors and crews, and contractors

Responsibilities

• Inspects projects for compliance with contract plans and specifications, standards, permit/code requirements and other city, state and federal requirements
• Prepares and maintains a variety of construction records including daily reports, as- builts and force account logs
• Calculates, measures and documents all items of work performed for contract payment
• Ensures proper construction methods are utilized
• Reviews construction site for erosion control measures, monitors site runoff and advise contractor of corrective measures needed
• Reviews projects for safety, including traffic control, trenching operations, confined space entry, public safety, etc.
• Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors, property owners, staff and the general public regarding assigned projects
• Issues stop orders when work does not comply with prescribed standards or approve contractor work on the site
• Attends pre-construction meetings in order to explain inspection standards and procedures to contractors and developers
• Attends various meetings and attends continuing education classes and seminars to keep current with construction materials and practices
• Utilizes basic GIS equipment to document the location of all of the City owned and maintained infrastructure
• Perform plan reviews and document changes that need to be made to the plans to ensure compliance to the City Standards and Specifications
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Note: This position requires a coverage schedule for Fridays. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in a Friday coverage schedule.

Benefits

• The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, an EAP (including mental health short- term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match.
• The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage, and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).
• The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension).
• In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401 (k) retirement plan.
• Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short -term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree