Construction Inspector Senior

Under direction, oversee and participate in responsible sub-professional engineering work in inspecting the construction of sewers, channel improvements and sewer facilities for the District.
Essential Functions:

• Inspection of multiple concurrent sewer and facility projects under District contract
• Interpreting detailed construction plans and specifications
• Preparation of quantities and calculations to be used in monthly pay applications
• Meeting with applicable stakeholders throughout the construction of a project
• Investigation of customer service inquiries

Additional Responsibilities:

• May approve minor grade and elevation changes
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor

Training and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of four (4) years of construction inspection experience, preferably with a focus on sewer, water, channel and sewer facilities. Candidates with other types of construction inspection experience such as road or materials inspection experience will also be considered.
  

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, practices and techniques involved in the construction of sewers and sewer structure
• Considerable knowledge of standard engineering field tests
• Skill in estimating quantities and quality of construction materials
• Skill in the use of level and transit
• Skill in forming and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors and the general public
• Skill in supervising the work of others
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports
• Completion of specialized college-level course work in civil engineering subjects such as mathematics, calculus, construction, etc. preferred,
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state in which the employee resides.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as non-safety sensitive and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.
Must be able to provide transportation for fieldwork.
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