Inspector, Construction

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the City Engineer, the Construction Inspector is responsible for inspections of public infrastructure during construction and is the primary point of contact for inspections. Inspections may include compliance inspections for the City of Siloam Springs’ MS4 and NFIP programs.  Provides assistance to staff in the City’s engineering program. Maintains accurate records and documents follow-up actions and results of inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1.    Answers questions and provides information to the public, city staff, engineers, architects, developers, and other interested parties regarding construction related items.

2.    Responsible for the inspections of streets, storm sewers, and erosion controls for all infrastructure projects constructed by the City; and responsible for the same on all public infrastructure installed for significant development and preliminary plat permits that will be taken over by the City upon completion.

3.    Reviews and approves construction at multiple stages for compliance with local standards and best engineering practices.

4.    Prepare graphic and written reports for record keeping. 

5.    Enforce specifications and answer inquiries during construction.

6.    Works closely with the City Engineer, developers, and contractors to ensure that construction is completed to City standards.

7.     At the discretion of the City Engineer, work may include Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System program compliance inspections and reporting and National Flood Insurance Program compliance and inspections.

8.    Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum qualifications include the following:

Ability to:

1.    Interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations pertaining to Community Development Department programs and functions.

2.    Read and interpret technical plans and reports.

3.    Accurately prioritize and complete items of varying scope and complexity under pressure and time constraints.

4.    Ability to locate property based on owner descriptions and navigate an assessor’s parcel map.

5.    Draft reports following inspections of construction activities and MS4 program inspections.

6.    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, city staff, engineers, architects, developers and other interested parties regarding construction items.

7.    Manage applications, deadlines, and compliance requirements to keep items on track.

8.    Perform inspections and approve/deny items as necessary with minimum supervision.

9.    Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and non-verbal communication (body language).

10.    Apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum education and/or experience requirements include an associate’s degree in a construction related field (bachelor’s degree preferred) and two years of experience in construction or construction inspection. Applicants who can provide a combination of education, experience and training that is equivalent to the minimum qualifications will also be considered.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must have or acquire a valid governmental use drone license.

Stormwater certification preferred.

Certified Floodplain Manager preferred.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee plans and arranges own work, referring only unusual cases to the supervisor.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Advanced: Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing, Adobe or similar PDF viewer

Basic: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Applicants who speak both Spanish and English fluently will be preferred. Must have the ability to read, write, proofread, analyze, and interpret complex instructions and documents. Must have the ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization; and to do so orally or in writing. 

PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contact with patrons where the employee initiates the contact. Involves both furnishing and obtaining information and, also, attempting to influence the decisions of those persons contacted. Contacts of considerable importance and of such nature, that failure to exercise proper judgment may result in important tangible or intangible losses to the organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to professionally handle stressful situations with the public and employees. Ability to take on many tasks and complete them satisfactorily to the City Engineer. Ability to make judgement calls on a daily basis, and/or seek advice from the City Engineer when needed. 

ACCURACY

Probable errors would not likely be detected until they reached another department, office or patron, and would then require considerable time and effort to correct the situation. Errors that would affect the organization's prestige and relationship with the public are kept to a limited extent; supervision would normally preclude the possibility of a serious situation arising as a result of the error or decision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Employees will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

*Safety sensitive position includes, but is not limited to, any job, assignment, rank or title where any of the following apply:

Subject to drug and alcohol testing or restrictions promulgated by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation; involves carrying, repairing, transporting or keeping of firearms or ammunition; includes performing any medical of life-saving procedures, or responsibility for procuring, storing, transporting, dispensing or administering any drugs or medical supplies or equipment; involves working with confidential information, documents or material pertaining to criminal investigations; procuring, storing, transporting or otherwise working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food or electricity; involves operating, repairing, maintaining or driving heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft or motor vehicles, or working in close proximity thereto; a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the public, self or fellow employees; requires engaging in any other activity in which the employee is responsible for his or her own or other people’s safety.

*Weather Essential position includes employees who are declared to be all sworn police officers, all sworn firefighters, dispatchers, emergency road crew employees in the Street Department, and electrical personnel in the Electric Department.

*Civility and Professionalism – The City of Siloam Springs is a team-based service organization. Maintenance of good internal morale is essential to the City’s success. An employee is required to maintain professional and ethical behavior and act with integrity in all matters. The City of Siloam Springs is committed to providing a work environment that is free from bullying, intimidation, abusive language, gossip, employees spreading discontent or exhibiting any behavior that is disruptive to the workplace and contrary to the City’s mission.

*Regular Attendance – Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of Siloam Springs. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours, that are not pre-approved or are excessive, are disruptive and are to be avoided.