Senior Construction Inspector

The District:

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.

IRWD Corporate Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.     

Under general direction, performs inspections on capital and subdivision construction projects, including sewer, water and recycled water pipelines, pumping stations, pressure reducing stations, sewage lift stations, treatment plants, reservoirs and other facilities. Ensures conformance of these facilities with plans and specifications. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Senior Construction Inspector performs journey-level duties in the construction project inspection series. Incumbents provide a physical presence on construction sites to ensure projects are built as specified and to perform inspections, including the materials and workmanship employed, in a variety of capital improvement projects. Incumbents ensure construction compliance with engineering plans, contract specifications and statutory standards. The work involves significant accountability and independent decision-making responsibilities.

Employees in this class report to a Construction Inspection Assistant Manager. 

Senior Construction Inspector is distinguished from Construction Inspector in that an incumbent in the latter class demonstrates a higher skill level, requires less supervisory support on assigned inspection projects, and has additional required inspection certifications.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Inspects a variety of construction activities to ensure conformance with approved plans and specifications, applicable laws, regulations, and permits.

Reads and interprets complex plans and specifications.

Performs or observes various tests of raw materials or finished products as required by the approved plans and specifications, including but not limited to:

• Concrete test cylinders
• Concrete slump tests
• Hydrostatic pressure tests
• Air and mandrel tests
• Sand equivalent and graduation tests
• Soil compaction tests
• Spark tests

Conducts bacteriological sampling of water systems and relinquishes the samples to the IRWD laboratory.

Reports and communicates in a timely manner to a supervising inspector.

Prepares record drawings, daily construction reports, and other written reports and notes on construction activities.

Assists project managers and engineers in preparing progress payments and final payment schedules, as well as other contract administration-related matters.

Attends project meetings, pre-construction, construction progress, and other construction-related meetings.

Completes all final reports, plans, and other construction-related reports at the time of project completion.

Assists in the training of Construction Inspectors. 

Complies with District safety work-related practices and attends relevant safety training.

Responsible for all other work-related duties.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, Irvine Ranch Water District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.   A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. 

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of construction-related experience, as a construction inspector, in the installation, repair, and/or maintenance of water and sewage facilities.  

• Valid Class “C” California Driver’s License is required.

• California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Grade I certification is required.

• American Concrete Institute Field Testing Technician Grade I certification is preferred.

• California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Grade I certification is preferred. 

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

• Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management.
• Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors.
• Explain, demonstrate, and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards, as well as follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.
• Use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions.  
• Remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. 
• Use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS.

When working in the field, must possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders; to operate various equipment and tools; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various District sites; and vision to locate utilities and read printed materials. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to carry, push, pull, and lift materials and objects weighing 50 pounds, and up to 90 pounds with the use of proper equipment. 

When working in an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road/traffic hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Employees also work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.

Salary : $89,710 - $127,629