Construction Inspector III

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for this position would have prior experience inspecting public infrastructure projects be familiar with industry standard transportation and underground utility construction practices and materials used be familiar with the requirements of Caltrans Local Assistance as they relate to construction management and administration be solutions oriented and comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment as well as be an effective communicator both written and verbal.

To inspect work product and materials used in the construction work of a variety of public and private projects to insure conformance with applicable laws ordinances standards plans specifications and departmental regulations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level of the Construction Inspector series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Construction Inspector II or when filled from the outside require prior construction inspection experience. This class may be distinguished from the next lower level of Construction Inspector II by the level of difficulty and complexity of work performed. Positions in this class require the frequent use of a high degree of independent judgment in making decisions in accordance with established rules and procedures. Incumbents may provide lead field supervision and training to assigned personnel.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Assignments of the Construction Inspector II/III may require the indirect or direct supervision of lower level Construction Inspector positions.

Depending upon assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:

- Inspect materials and construction work product for City capital improvement and private projects to insure compliance with the contract documents. Observe work during progress and upon completion. Inspection shall include checking lines grade size and location of facilities for conformance with city standards and egulations.
- Be familiar with City Standard Specifications project plans and specifications and Operation and Maintenance requirements to insure project is properly constructed in accordance with all City requirements.
- Prepare documentation and reports in accordance with City standard construction management and inspection procedures.
- Take samples of materials for examination or analysis by laboratories.
- Oversee the performance and be knowledgeable of field tests.
- Inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.
- Confer with property owners regarding project schedule hazards and inconvenience.
- Coordinate work with other City departments and utilities.
- Prepare necessary correspondence to the contractor regarding contract requirements.
- Prepare as-built plans for completed projects.
- Review and monitor construction schedule to insure construction is progressing in accordance with contract requirements.
- Perform estimates and documentation of work complete for progress payments.
- Supervise construction inspectors according to project requirements.
- Audit field performance of inspectors to confirm accuracy of inspection and conformance with contract provisions plans specifications sound construction practices and appropriate regulations and rules relative to public construction projects.
- Interpret and explain project plans and specifications.
- Confer with inspectors and others concerning contract disputes or problems.
- Provide reports as required concerning inspection work construction progress and other matters concerning construction.
- Train new inspectors investigate complaints and inspect the more difficult and complex phases of construction.
- Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

- Defects and faults in construction.
- Basic mathematics including algebra geometry and trigonometry.
- Materials methods regulations and requirements relative to the construction and installation of streets gutters storm drains culverts and other related facilities associated with city projects.
- Tools surveying instruments and equipment used in construction of city projects.
- Materials sampling and estimate procedures.
- Applicable laws regulations codes and departmental policies governing the construction of assigned projects.
- Paving methods and materials.
- Soil conditions types and formations.
-Principles of supervision and training.
- Construction management and inspection requirements in construction of complex projects and federally funded jobs.

Ability to:

- Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications and to prepare accurate engineering records.
- Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors engineers and property owners.
- Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
- Ability to use computer programs applicable to the work.
- Detect and locate faulty materials and work product and to determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
- Perform the entire range of construction Inspection activities with a minimum of supervision.
- Detect and locate faulty materials and work product and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
- Prepare and maintain records drawings and reports related to construction activity.
- Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors engineers and property owners.
- Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
- Supervise and train subordinate inspectors.
- Ability to use a high degree of independent judgment in making decisions in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Experience and Education:

Four-year degree in Construction Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.

OR

Three years of general construction inspection experience.