Public Works Construction Inspector I

City of Dothan•Dothan, AL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for inspecting construction sites for compliance with city codes and project specifications. The work consists of varied construction inspection duties. Strict regulations and the unique nature of each project contribute to the complexity of the work. The purpose of this position is to inspect construction projects. Successful performance ensures compliance with all relevant standards, specifications, regulations, and laws.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and Three (3) years recent experience in sitework construction including site grading (mass grading or residential/commercial), excavation, compaction; stormwater structures, ditches, and asphalt paving.
A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Employees are required to obtain/maintain a QCI Stormwater certification within twelve (12) months of the date of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position.
Employees are required to attend the FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges within twelve (12) months of the date of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position.
Employees are required to obtain/maintain an ALDOT Bridge Inspection certification within five (5) years of the date of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position.
An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and ransom tests for the duration of employment in this position.
Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years recent experience in sitework construction of public utilities (potable water and sanitary sewer) preferred.
ALDOT Bridge Inspection Certification preferred.
Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) Certification preferred.
FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision of public works and subdivision construction projects by performing on-site inspections, reviewing plans, addressing plan discrepancies and issues of non-compliance, and meeting with contractors.
Inspects asphalt paving projects (resurfacing, patching, etc.) on City maintained roads and subdivision construction projects.
Inspects city-owned bridges and assists in maintaining related records; records and enters data into the FHWA bridge maintenance database.
Maintains construction records and quantities to verify contractor monthly pay requests.
Conducts on-site observation of field testing of materials by state-certified testing laboratory representatives on concrete, asphalt, and other materials; oversees contractor pressure testing of sanitary sewers and potable water mains.
Performs final walk-through inspections to ensure all city standards have been met.
Meets with engineers to report on construction projects.
Responds to questions and concerns from the public and contractors.
Coordinates with business and residential customers regarding connections to the City storm drain system and develops cost estimates.
Assists in performing and maintaining records of dry weather screenings of creeks and stormwater overflows.
Assist in identifying illicit discharges and follow up inspections until resolved as part of the MS4 programs.
Assists in maintaining/updating the City’s Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit.
Performs stormwater, detention pond, and other inspections and maintains related records.
Contacts business owners and homeowner associations (HOA) to ensure any deficiencies are addressed.
Provides technical assistance to staff by conducting inspections, gathering data, and preparing related reports.
Performs related duties.