What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I/II position at City of Manteca?
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The City of Manteca is on the lookout for dedicated and meticulous Construction Inspectors to join our progressive team. We are seeking professionals who are passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in construction projects. As a Construction Inspector with the City of Manteca, you will play a vital role in overseeing various construction activities, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will be essential in maintaining the integrity and excellence of our infrastructure development. If you’re ready to apply your expertise to contribute meaningfully to Manteca’s growth and ensure the success of our construction projects, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team!BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the City Engineer or designee, inspect capital improvement projects and development construction projects to assure compliance with approved plans, contracts, standard plans, specifications, and City, State, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Construction Inspector I classification provides an opportunity to learn the processes and operations of construction for capital improvement projects and development projects. The Construction Inspector II classification performs a variety of responsible duties requiring an understanding of the operations and procedures of capital improvement projects and development construction projects to assure compliance with approved plans, contracts, standard plans, specifications, and City, State, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Inspect capital improvement projects and development construction projects to assure compliance with approved plans, contracts, standard plans, specifications, and City, State, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations; prioritize and schedule site inspections; conduct utility tests and inspections to assure proper system operations; resolve related issues as appropriate.
Compare plans, contracts, encroachment permits, standard plans and specifications with projects under construction and identify discrepancies and issues; collaborate with contractors, engineers and others in resolving discrepancies between approved construction plans and on-site construction development and activities; perform follow-up inspections of construction sites to assure correction of noted violations and discrepancies.
Serve as a technical resource to City personnel and outside agencies concerning compliance issues; respond to inquiries and provide recommendations regarding proper construction practices, enhancement of field procedures, methods, policies and problem resolution techniques; interpret, apply and explain code requirements and ordinances.
Prepare detailed notifications regarding discrepancies of standard plans and specifications; prepare correspondence to clarify policy, contracts, plans and specifications; distribute notifications and correspondence to appropriate departments and personnel.
Assure construction sites meet permit and insurance requirements; resolve related issues with administrators and personnel as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain a variety of mandated and requested records and reports related to daily and periodic construction inspections, observations, permits, personnel, contracts, issues and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; utilize gauges, probes, measuring devices and other testing equipment; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Communicate with City personnel and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
Respond to public questions and concerns regarding capital improvement projects and development projects; provide information concerning construction activities, standard plans, specifications and related requirements; conduct various inspections related to citizen complaints.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, techniques, policies and procedures used in construction, alteration, and installation project inspection.
Applicable City, State, and federal law, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
Construction tools, equipment, materials, safety standards, and modern methods of construction, alteration, and installation projects.
Engineering plans, contracts and specifications.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Operation of gauges, probes, measuring devices, and other testing equipment.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Operation of a computer and engineering software.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Engineering mathematics including geometry, trigonometry, and design principles.
ABILITY TO:
Inspect capital improvement projects and development construction projects to assure compliance with approved plans, contracts, standard plans, specifications, and City, State, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Interpret and apply City, State, and federal law, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
Conduct utility tests and inspections to assure proper system operations.
Compare plans, contracts, standard plans and specifications with projects under construction and identify discrepancies and issues.
Identify, investigate, and resolve plan, contract and specification discrepancies.
Serve as a technical resource to City personnel and outside agencies concerning compliance issues. Operate gauges, probes, measuring devices, and other testing equipment.
Perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Operate a computer and engineering software.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Report to work every scheduled workday.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the City Engineer or designee, inspect capital improvement projects and development construction projects to assure compliance with approved plans, contracts, standard plans, specifications, and City, State, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:The Construction Inspector II classification performs a variety of responsible duties requiring an understanding of the operations and procedures of capital improvement projects and development construction projects to assure compliance with approved plans, contracts, standard plans, specifications, and City, State, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations. The Construction Inspector I classification provides an opportunity to learn the processes and operations of capital improvement projects and development construction projects and functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Inspect capital improvement projects and development construction projects to assure compliance with approved plans, contracts, standard plans, specifications, and City, State, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations; prioritize and schedule site inspections; conduct utility tests and inspections to assure proper system operations; resolve related issues as appropriate.
Compare plans, contracts, encroachment permits, standard plans and specifications with projects under construction and identify discrepancies and issues; collaborate with contractors, engineers and others in resolving discrepancies between approved construction plans and on-site construction development and activities; perform follow-up inspections of construction sites to assure correction of noted violations and discrepancies.
Serve as a technical resource to City personnel and outside agencies concerning compliance issues; respond to inquiries and provide recommendations regarding proper construction practices, enhancement of field procedures, methods, policies and problem resolution techniques; interpret, apply and explain code requirements and ordinances.
Prepare detailed notifications regarding discrepancies of standard plans and specifications; prepare correspondence to clarify policy, contracts, plans and specifications; distribute notifications and correspondence to appropriate departments and personnel.
Assure construction sites meet permit and insurance requirements; resolve related issues with administrators and personnel as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain a variety of mandated and requested records and reports related to daily and periodic construction inspections, observations, permits, personnel, contracts, issues and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; utilize gauges, probes, measuring devices and other testing equipment; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Communicate with City personnel and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
Respond to public questions and concerns regarding capital improvement projects and development projects; provide information concerning construction activities, standard plans, specifications and related requirements; conduct various inspections related to citizen complaints.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, techniques, policies and procedures used in construction, alteration, and installation project inspection.
Applicable City, State, and federal law, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
Construction tools, equipment, materials, safety standards, and modern methods of construction, alteration and installation projects.
Engineering plans, contracts, and specifications.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
Operation of gauges, probes, measuring devices, and other testing equipment.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Operation of a computer and engineering software.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Engineering mathematics including geometry, trigonometry, and design principles.
ABILITY TO:
Inspect capital improvement projects and development construction projects to assure compliance with approved plans, contracts, standard plans, specifications and City, State, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Interpret and apply City, State, and federal law, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
Conduct utility tests and inspections to assure proper system operations.
Compare plans, contracts, standard plans and specifications with projects under construction and identify discrepancies and issues.
Identify, investigate and resolve plan, contract and specification discrepancies.
Serve as a technical resource to City personnel and outside agencies concerning compliance issues Operate gauges, probes, measuring devices and other testing equipment.
Perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Operate a computer and engineering software.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Report to work every scheduled workday.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I
Hourly Rate: $35.46 - $43.10
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination equivalent to: one year experience at a journeyman level working heavy construction, or one year of experience in construction/building inspection, or related field.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II
Hourly Rate: $40.00 - $48.62
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Any combination equivalent to: two years of experience as a Construction Inspector I.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and perform inspections.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform inspections.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to perform inspections.
Climbing ladders.
HAZARDS:
Working on ladders or scaffolding.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working above and below ground.
Recruitments may be extended by the department if a sufficient number of applications have not been received.
The City of Manteca reserves the right to select a limited number of qualified candidates for its recruitments.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Salary : $73,757 - $101,130
