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Construction Inspector

City of Owensboro, KY
Owensboro, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Salary : $58,397.25 Annually

Location : Owensboro, KY

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 2025-00009

Department : PW, Engineering

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Description

Public Works full-time, non-civil service position performs engineering-related functions.

Regular work hours are 7 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM, Monday thru Friday, but must be available to work outside of those times and on weekends if the work requires.

Starting pay $28.0756 / hr.

Provided benefits include but are not limited to :

  • Health insurance
  • Group life insurance
  • Wellness program
  • CERS retirement thru Kentucky Retirement Systems

Paid time off includes :

  • Vacation
  • Sick time
  • Holidays (for eligible employees)
  • Examples of Duties

    Performs engineering-related functions, such as but not limited to :

  • Inspects and oversees construction of streets, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, street repairs;
  • Performs erosion control inspections, and other types of construction work to ensure procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications;
  • Measures distances to verify dimension accuracy of structural installations and layouts;
  • Prepares material samples for laboratory testing;
  • Prepares construction cost estimates;
  • Inspects and approves workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard;
  • Interprets plans and specifications;
  • Thoroughly documents inspections and maintains a daily log of construction and inspection activities;
  • Approves completion of construction to post and release bonds or payment to contractors;
  • Investigates public complaints related to drainage, traffic, sidewalks, etc.;
  • Reviews streets and sidewalks for resurfacing and repair.
  • Typical Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS (Required at time of application) :

  • Associates Degree in Construction Management or other job-related field; OR
  • 2 yrs. work-related experience as a Surveyor, Construction Inspector, or similar position
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Equivalent amount of education and / or experience is acceptable.

    Supplemental Information

    TO APPLY :

    To ensure your application will be considered, it must be received no later than Saturday, March 15, 2025 . Visit www.owensboro.org. Click Employment Opportunities and the position link. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of your application, please call Elaine Timmel at (270) 687-8540 or toll-free (888) 616-8540 prior to application deadline. Hearing impaired, call TDD / Voice (270) 687-4459.

    The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

    EEO / AA-M / F / V / D

    ADA accommodations may be requested by calling (270) 687-8542.

    Provided benefits include but are not limited to :

    Health Insurance

    Group Life Insurance

    Wellness Program

    Retirement

    Paid time off includes, but is not limited to :

    Vacation

    Sick Time

    Holidays (for eligible employees)

    Benefits are subject to change.

    Do you possess an Associates degree in Construction Management or other job-related field?

    If your Associates Degree is in a job-related field, please list the field.

    Do you have 2 yrs. work-related experience as a Surveyor, Construction Inspector, or similar position?

    Do you have a valid Driver's License?

    Required Question

    Salary : $58,397

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