Public Improvements Inspector I or II

City of Saratoga Springs • Saratoga Springs, UT

4d • $28 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a Public Improvements Inspector I or II. 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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 (for Inspector I)
• An Associate's level degree from an accredited college, or university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering or a related field (for Inspector II)
• 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 (for Inspector II)
• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months
• Water Distribution I
• OSHA Trench Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• OSHA Confined Space Certification (for Inspector II)
• Certified Asphalt Inspector (for Inspector II)
• Registered Storm Water Inspector (RSI) (for Inspector II)
• 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
• Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.

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
• This position requires a coverage schedule for Fridays. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in a Friday coverage schedule.

Benefits

• 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
• EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family
• Free Teledoc program for the whole family
• Monetary incentives for wellness program participation
• HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match
• Option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage, and FSAs (flexible spending accounts)
• Participation in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension)
• 6.2% of salary contributed into a 401 (k) retirement plan
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually
• 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually
• 11 holidays annually

What This Job Offers

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