City of Springfield

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1

Pay Grade: 123

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Bargaining Unit: OPEU

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Civil Engineer, inspects work and materials of contractors to assure compliance with contract documents of both locally and Federally funded public works construction projects, pertaining to the improvement of streets, sanitary sewers and storm drainage. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Inspects work and materials of contractors to assure compliance with contract specifications; notes deficiencies in project work and notifies the contractor; maintains a record of deficiencies.

2. Reads and evaluates contract specifications and plans for assigned contracts; makes recommendations for minor improvement changes in projects that also allow construction to proceed in a timely manner.

3. Performs tests, or initiates testing by a materials lab, of materials or equipment to assure compliance with contract specifications; prepares detailed reports of special test procedures and results.

4. Prepares contract status reports and maintains a job diary; completes a file memo to record unusual occurrences in field work.

5. Maintains positive working relationships with contractors, the public, utility companies, and other affected agencies.

6. Investigates complaints between property owners and contractors.

7. Completes a written report to include photographs and sketches of accidents, and/or property damage, in and around work sites.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of construction inspection procedures, practices and methods; knowledge of materials and methods used in a wide variety of public works construction; knowledge of principles, practices and methods of civil and structural engineering, as applied to public works facilities construction and inspection; knowledge of City policies, procedures and regulations regarding contracts for public works construction; knowledge of algebra, trigonometry and geometry; knowledge of laws, rules, regulations and ordinances governing installation of public works facilities; knowledge of general surveying techniques; knowledge of applicable construction codes and ordinances; ability to conduct inspections of assigned projects to determine contract and specification compliance; ability to update drawings of record and provide as-built sketches; ability to maintain detailed records of inspections; ability to analyze construction plans, specifications and maps; ability to operate the nuclear gauge and evaluate readings; ability to test a variety of soil conditions and construction materials; ability to prepare technical engineering reports, maps, drawings, and layouts from notes and sketches; ability to perform a variety of engineering calculations; ability to prepare financial reports and progress payments for individual projects; ability to establish and maintain good public relations with contractors, representatives of other agencies, and others concerned with public works construction projects; ability to travel as required; ability to conduct inspections safely at sites that are in various stages of construction, and may require walking on uneven terrain, and climbing ladders and scaffolding.

Experience and Training

Completion, or equivalent, of two years of college level coursework in drafting, trigonometry, geometry, engineering, and mechanical drawing, plus related work experience, typically three years of increasingly responsible experience in technical engineering assignments, construction inspection, and surveying. Additional related education may be substituted for the required experience, or any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Appointee must have a valid Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment.

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