What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector 1 position at City of Madison, WI?
General Description
As a construction inspector you will be serving as the resident inspector on varied concurrent public works projects, assisting a Construction Inspector 2 or higher-level Engineer on multi-inspector or complex, large projects, or as a member of a survey crew.
This work is characterized by independent initiative and judgment in the resolution of complex construction problems such as those encountered in high density, multi-use/commercial areas, and/or situations requiring the integration of a large number of public works, utilities, or disruption of services considerations. The work is performed under the general supervision of an Engineer or other supervisor.
This position may act in a lead worker capacity.
This position is regularly scheduled for 40 hours per week. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect public works construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications including correct use of materials, equipment and techniques to correct line and grade.
- Monitor work of contractors to comply with established schedules. Includes reconstruction, new plats, sidewalks, resurfacing, utilities and redevelopment.
- Storm and sanitary sewer installation (main line, laterals, structures, grades, ditching, mandrel and air testing).
- Inspect grading and restoration projects, roadway subgrade preparation including proof rolling, crushed aggregate base course installation, asphalt pavement construction including yield determination, concrete pavement construction, curb & gutter construction, sidewalk construction, and inspection and testing of construction materials.
- Monitor and verify traffic control is set up per approved plan (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and working properly.
- Monitor compliance with Department of Natural Resources erosion control requirements.
- Maintain daily records of construction activities.
- Compile and disseminate as-built drawings of storm and sanitary sewer construction.
- Maintain item record account.
- Document, compile and disseminate data for partial and final payments to contractors and for use in preparing assessments.
- Prepare project documents for final payment.
- Assign duties, answer questions and advise assigned personnel.
- Communicate with property owners regarding assigned projects, includes responding to inquiries from private residents, business owners, city officials, utilities, and contractors.
- Respond to inquiries and complaints by the public including property owners, business owners, tenants, private utilities, and elected officials about construction activities. Work with these individuals to resolve the issues.
- Prepare data for presentations to the public, elected officials, and staff.
- Work with consultants and other City agencies such as Traffic Engineering, Water Utility and Parks Division including Occupancy Permits and Traffic Control.
- Assist with terrace tree inspection by City Forestry to ensure trees and roots are not damaged by construction.
- Participate in the review, evaluation, development and planning of the reconstruction, new plat, re-development, utility, sidewalk and resurfacing repair and replacement program.
- Perform duties as a survey crew member, including operating survey instruments and equipment, and directing the work of the crew as necessary.
- Perform office work including plan review, quantity computations, compile office and field records and data for proposed and completed projects.
- Assist in preparing public works contracts and preparation of quantities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in public works engineering activities, including inspection, drafting, surveying, and/or design.
- Two (2) years of experience in applying the following:
- Standard engineering and public works construction nomenclature and mathematics including geometry and trigonometry.
- Practices, policies and procedures related to the inspection of a wide variety of public works projects.
- Survey instruments and equipment and surveying principles, practices, procedures, nomenclature and symbols, including global positioning system (GPS).
- Computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
- Underground sewer utility installations; AND
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Familiarity with the following:
- Principles and practices of engineering drawing and drafting.
- Associate's (or higher level) degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering Design, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
Special Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to traverse uneven terrain through wooded, hilly, underdeveloped areas, and construction sites.
- Ability to lift and manage sewer access structure castings.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to drive wood stakes in hard ground using an eight (8) lbs. maul.
