Construction Inspector III

Position Summary

Inspect the work of contractors on a variety of construction relative to assigned area of responsibility including, but not limited to, traffic control, streets, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, driveway pads, water, wastewater, sewer and storm drainage projects; ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contracts and ordinances; and maintain records and prepare reports on projects inspected. This is the advanced journey level class in the Construction Inspector series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performing functional and technical lead over lower level inspection staff. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in building and construction trades, or engineering; and

Four (4) years of construction or construction inspection experience; and

To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Modern construction principles, practices and terminology
• Soil compaction and density testing
• Methods and techniques of traffic control
• Operational characteristics of City storm drainage systems
• Methods and techniques of storm drainage inspection
• Basic mathematical principles
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Fundamental engineering and physics principles
• Principles and techniques of materials testing
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a construction inspection program
• Soils and properties used in the support of pavements
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Learn to make appropriate corrections in construction zones
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Learn pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
• Inspect storm drainage systems for compliance with applicable drainage ordinances and regulations
• Perform field surveys on commercial and residential sites
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Maintain records and prepare basic reports
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform complex mathematical computations quickly and accurately
• Read and interpret complex drawings and specifications
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques
• Prepare construction files for audit and payment purposes
• Work independently as well as with others in the development of assigned projects
• Enforce applicable regulations with firmness and tact
• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Prepare clear and concise reports