Public Works Inspector III

Public Works Inspector

This requisition expires on July 23, 2025, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date. Responsible for the inspections of public improvement construction of streets, utilities, sidewalks, and drainage for compliance with local, state, and federal code, regulations, and specifications. Ensures compliance with all city specification and standard in conjunction with construction activities within all city right of ways and certain private improvements.

Essential Functions :

• Assists in leading a team of Public Works Inspectors and leads inspection work on ROW Construction Management permits in conjunction with the Senior Public Works Inspector and Public Works Inspections Manager
• Assists management in training, performance management, and discipline
• Inspects and observes construction activities on a daily basis
• Attends and provides input during pre-design and at pre-construction meetings
• Compiles necessary documents and creates project construction files
• Monitors administrative activities prior to active construction
• Inspects and compares material deliveries to approved materials list and submittals
• Inspects and compares trench safety means and methods to approved plan
• Inspects for proper survey and stacking
• Reviews traffic control plans and coordinates lane and road closures for the street construction report
• Assists in the coordination of in-house crews for taps and tie in points
• Coordinates with Watershed Protection on inspection and enforces erosion control measures at construction sites during construction
• Coordinates and schedules requested inspections
• Performs and monitors the testing of construction materials
• Collects and conveys information for approval of needed changes to approved project plans
• Obtains proper documentation associated with all changes
• Processes and tracks monthly estimates on capital improvement projects
• Compiles and maintains detailed project records including daily reports and other documentation as needed
• Responds to citizens' concerns as they relate to construction sites and right of ways
• Assists in training subordinates in all phases of site inspection work in the best and safest methods of accomplishing tasks, primarily through on-the-job training or individual instruction
• Inspects construction methods and right-of-way restoration of in-house and franchise utility crews
• Promotes safety of the inspection team on assigned projects
• Reports violations of work rules and other matters requiring discipline to supervisor
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

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Overall Strength Demands : The italicized word describes the overall strength demands of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

Physical Demand Codes : The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids : The essential functions of this position require the use of computers, tablets, calculators, video equipment, tape measures, rulers, levels, chlorine testing kits, valve wrenches, and motor vehicles. Environmental Factors : The essential functions of this position are performed both inside and outside, year-round.

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. ADA / EOE / ADEA

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