Public Works Inspector

City of Elmhurst • Elmhurst, IL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs public works, capital improvement, engineering and developer-built project inspections, for conformance with City, Federal, state and industry plans, specifications, codes and contract provisions; ensures that required modifications are accomplished. This role involves inspecting various facilities such as streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, catch basins, storm and sanitary sewers, street lights, traffic signals and controls, irrigation systems, rough and fine grading, and related public works projects. The inspector also performs on-site inspections for capital improvement projects, reviews plans and documents for compliance, inspects tree protection zones and silt fencing, and interprets and enforces regulations to various stakeholders. Safety aspects are observed, and contractors are encouraged to follow safety rules. The position requires checking plans and construction documents for accuracy, utilizing the Tyler Technologies platform for scheduling and reporting, preparing reports, estimating progress payments, assisting in contract close-out negotiations, and maintaining project plans and specifications. The inspector uses engineering and survey tools, operates a motor vehicle, and may perform routine field testing of construction materials and locate underground utilities.

Requirements

• Two years of college level course work in pre-engineering, construction technology or a related field AND two years of construction inspection experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
• Illinois driver’s license.
• Construction methods, materials, practices, specifications and equipment.
• Field engineering and inspection practices and basic design criteria for construction projects.
• Applicable City and state laws, ordinances, regulations and codes and industry standards.
• Safe work practices and regulations pertaining to the work.
• Engineering mathematics through trigonometry.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Basic surveying principles and practices.
• Basic materials and soils testing techniques and terminology.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Performing skilled inspections of varied public works and related projects.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, plans, specifications and contracts.
• Interpreting, explaining and enforcing a variety of codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and concise records and field sketches; exercising sound independent judgment within procedural guidelines.
• Organizing, prioritizing and coordinating work activities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Writing clear, accurate and concise logs, reports and correspondence.
• Making accurate mathematical calculations.
• Dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Representing the City effectively in meetings with developers, contractors, representatives of business, community and professional groups and the public.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of facilities such as streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, catch basins, storm and sanitary sewers, street lights, traffic signals and controls, irrigation systems, rough and fine grading and related public works projects; performs on-site inspections for capital improvement projects.
• Reviews plans, maps, specifications, soils reports, materials testing laboratory reports, contracts and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, City codes and regulations; notes changes required and follows up as necessary.
• Inspects tree protection zones and silt fencing for compliance with specifications.
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public; confers with City engineers regarding possible changes to plans and problem resolution.
• Observes safety aspects, including barricades, of jobs in progress; encourages contractors to follow applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Checks plans, pay requests, & construction documents for mathematical accuracy.
• Utilize Tyler Technologies platform for inspection scheduling and reporting.
• Maintains logs of inspections performed not in Tyler platform.
• Prepares periodic & special reports as required; estimates progress payments due on contracts for public works projects; assists in contract close-out negotiations.
• Retains plans and specifications until project completion; checks "as-built" plans for completeness and accuracy.
• Uses a variety of engineering and survey tools and equipment; operates a motor vehicle to travel to and from job sites.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• May perform routine field testing of construction materials.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares a variety of periodic and special reports.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Periodically will be required to locate underground utilities using pipe, cable and magnetic locating equipment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (City contributes annually half the cost of the deductible to employee HSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees