Inspector II (104.22)

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We have been all about water for more than 80 years. Our team of professionals delivers reliable, quality water and great service to customers in 75 communities across California.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all water system construction and/or improvement projects are completed in accordance with the Golden State Water Company approved Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, Standard Drawings and Approved Material Guidelines List.
• Ensures that all water system construction and/or improvement projects assigned to you are properly inspected.
• Coordinates with Golden State Water Company Departments, including Capital Program Management, Engineering Design Center, Operations, and Environmental Quality to ensure proper coordination between the stakeholders is achieved throughout construction and prior to placing new improvements into service.
• Manages Contract Inspectors to ensure that all construction is properly inspected.
• Compiles As-built drawings, and prepares Closing packages.
• Prepares Daily Inspection Reports including Chlorination reports, observes waterline pressure tests, collects and files materials tickets and compaction tests, tracks contractors time (labor, equipment, and materials) and measures and records depth and location of water facilities, trench backfill, and paving.
• Performs “Field Checks” on all preliminary plans to assure completeness of plan and identify potential conflicts and/or provide input to more cost effectively complete construction.
• Interfaces with local authority to ensure that the design and construction is in accordance with the City’s or County’s standard plans and permit requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of Service surveys
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works under general supervision.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years related inspection experience or five years water system operation experience
• DDW Grade II Water Distribution certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to effectively work in a MS Windows environment, including an ability to work with network folders, and the ability to effectively utilize MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and water system maps.
• Construction Management certificate/coursework preferred.
• Construction Law coursework preferred.
• Engineering experience/education preferred.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive.  Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

Golden State Water Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.