Construction Inspector

General
The Construction Inspector supports the Engineering Department by performing all required site development inspections, which shall include roadway construction, utility construction, and completing inspection reports.
Supervision Received
The Construction Inspector is responsible to and performs under the general supervision of the City Engineer.
Supervision Exercised

Not Applicable

Examples of Essential Duties

The following examples are meant to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Responsible for inspecting site development construction activities at various stages of construction for conformance with ordinances, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Standards, safety regulations, material standards, and workmanship.
• Conducts inspections of water service connections, building service lines, back flow assemblies, and unauthorized cross connections.
• Conducts inspections of sewer service connections, gravity mains, pressure mains, grinder stations, lift stations, and all other sewer required materials
• Conducts inspections of roadways to ensure grading, proper compaction, material type, and asphalt or concrete quality.  
• Conduct inspections of storm sewer and erosion control.  
• Conduct wage interviews on Federal aid projects.
• May utilize surveying equipment.
• Conduct contract administration on city construction contracts if necessary.  
• Assumes additional tasks as assigned by the City Engineer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work outdoors under most conditions.
• Adept at reading and comprehending plans, reports, manuals, and written instructions.
• Working knowledge necessary to enforce the requirements outlined in the ordinances.
• Ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship within a small office with public contact and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to use professional equipment that is common to land surveyors, the engineering field, the architectural field, etc. as it may relate to the responsibilities of this position.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, technical reports, legal documents, maps and other related materials.
• Ability to maintain organized accurate files and records.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, city officials, and the general public, through written and oral communications.

Possession of a valid Missouri driver’s license in good standing.Minimum Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of all materials, methods, and techniques involved in building construction; good working knowledge of all pertinent ordinances, codes, and regulations; good face-to-face, telephone, and written communication skills; ability to read and interpret blueprints, working diagrams and specifications accurately and quickly.

Physical Requirements

Sight, hearing, speech, frequent lateral mobility, lifting items above head, stooping and bending, mentally analyze a situation, solve problems, and make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility; performs bending, squatting, sorting, kneeling, and reaching to ground level and overhead as required for such tasks as retrieving files; lifting, carrying, stooping, superior strength with ability to push and pull 100 pounds and lift 50 pounds from the ground to 3 feet in height unassisted, changing of physical location; must be able to hold and grip objects; may be subject to sitting for long periods of time; possesses manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard; may work a varied schedule including some evenings and weekends; may be subject to pre-employment drug testing; must be able to work indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment and in outdoor working environment, subject to a variety of weather conditions; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, dust, and/or pollen.

Salary : $47,410 - $71,115