Construction Inspector I Salary $51,872.38 - $72,862.40 Annually Location Mesa, AZ Job Type Full Time Department (H165)Engineering Job Number 07394 Closing 11/8/2018 11:59 PM Arizona Description/Duties There are currently two Construction Inspector I vacancies. One for the Vertical Projects Assignment and one for the Horizontal Projects Assignment. A Construction Inspector I performs quality assurance inspections on a variety of civil engineering and public works projects completed by the City, private developers, and utility companies, ensuring the projects meet appropriate City and industry standards. The position performs related duties as required. Vertical Projects Assignment: A Construction Inspector I will inspect various types of vertical construction projects including buildings, parks, plants, and appurtenances for compliance with contract documents (plans technical specifications, special provisions, etc.), codes books (including building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire), and/or zoning. Horizontal Projects Assignment: A Construction Inspector I will inspect various types of horizontal construction including paving, water line, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and traffic signalization for compliance with contract documents (plans, technical specifications, special provisions, Maricopa Association of Governments details, etc.). The Construction Inspector I will work with the Chief Construction Inspector and Project Manager to coordinate construction activities with contractors and the project team. Attends various meetings to provide status updates, identifies problem areas and recommends resolutions. Other duties include; monitors testing lab activities for placed materials (examples: concrete, asphalt, embedment/backfill of underground utilities, etc.), updates record drawings as needed, investigates customer complaints, and maintains contract document files. If workload dictates, the Construction Inspector I could move to any of three assignment areas (horizontal, vertical, right of way). The person in this position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed. A Construction Inspector I is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment to maximize quality assurance inspection services in the assigned geographical area. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow approved safety procedures in performing work assignments. This class is supervised by a Chief Construction Inspector through regular, on-site spot checks to ensure conformance with engineering principles, and through meetings and reports concerning status of assigned projects, problems encountered, and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA nonexempt. Qualifications & Requirements Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to three years' full-time employment in paraprofessional engineering or the construction trades involving some responsibility for designing, surveying, contract management, construction superintendent, and/or review of public works or closely-related projects. Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver's License by hire date. Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience involving civil engineering inspections, working with non-City owned utility companies, and direct interaction with the public in resolving problems is preferred. Experience involving inspection and final acceptance of contract work; contract administration; working with non-City utilities, or direct interaction with the public in resolving problems/complaints; and certification in a nationally-recognized construction administration, construction quality assurance, or public works certification program is highly desirable. Link to Job Description A is linked here. Click the underlined words to go to the City of Mesa Benefits web pages. 01 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No 02 How many years of experience do you have in paraprofessional engineering or the construction trades involving some responsibility for designing, surveying, contract management, construction superintendent, and/or review of public works or closely related projects? None Less than 3 years 3 years or more 03 Do you possess a valid Arizona Driver's License or are you able to obtain one by hire date? Yes No 04 Do you possess a certification in a nationally-recognized construction administration, construction quality assurance, or public works certification program? If yes, please list this on your application. Yes No 05 How many years of experience do you have evaluating and preparing change orders? 06 How many years of experience do you have reading and interpreting construction plans? 07 How many years of experience do you have working with contractors? 08 How many years of experience do you have inspecting public works or private projects? 09 How many years of experience do you have working with professional land surveyors? 10 Please describe your experience working with private utility companies (examples: Salt River Project and Cox Communications) and any directional drilling experience. If none, please indicate "N/A." 11 Please describe your experience inspecting a challenging horizontal or vertical projects and how you ensured quality construction. If none, please indicate "N/A." 12 Please select which assignment(s) you are applying for. Vertical Assignment Horizontal Assignment Required Question Agency City of Mesa Address PO Box 1466 Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466 Phone 480-644-2758 480-644-3240 Website