PROJECT INSPECTOR

Summary: The City of Lawrence Municipal Services & Operations Department is a full-service front-line operational department. The department provides community services in infrastructure and maintenance (facilities & structures street and storm-water maintenance pavement management water treatment and distribution wastewater collection and treatment) engineering (engineering design and technical support stormwater utility and traffic engineering) services (solid waste water wastewater fleet management and administrative functions). Municipal Services & Operations projects and services are vital to the growth health safety comfort and quality of life for our community. Responsibilities:Including but not limited to:The Project Inspector will perform highly technical inspection and engineering duties for public improvements (streets sidewalks fiber optics traffic signals waterline and sanitary sewer line projects) major capital projects maintenance activities and right-of-way. Other key responsibilities are to ensure and document site compliance administer and monitor contracts prepare and review plans and specifications and verify pay estimates. This position will also be responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks relative to the services and operations of the Department. The inspector position will use a variety of technologies to support the work efforts including computers inspection software and GPS :High school diploma/GED required supplemented with training in civil engineering technology construction or a related field either through formal training or equivalent work ideal candidate will possess one or more of the following:Experience with water distribution systemsCertification in backflow preventionCPI STR TCI CMS or CMF certificationsAt least one (1) year of experience in drafting or technical engineeringFour (4) years of construction experienceCandidates must be willing to complete all job-related certifications required for the role within a specified timeframe after Utilities: ABC (American Board of Certification) Collections or Distribution Class IV certification required within 42 Streets: KDOT Basic Certifications (API CPI BI and STR) required within 24 (American Concrete Institute) and Traffic Control Specialist courses required within 18 of or ability to obtain a valid drivers successful candidate must pass the background check post-offer City physical and drug : Please provide three (3) references with Information:Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perksCaregiver Leave 12 weeks paid leavePaid Time Off:12 Vacation days 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave 10 Paid HolidaysRetirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS)