Construction Inspector I

Salary Range: $28.13 - $37.98

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $28.13 - $33.05

Short Job Description:

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.

Job Summary:

The Construction Inspector provides inspection services of Development and Capital Improvement Projects with emphasis on asphalt, concrete, and utility construction that occurs in the Public Right of Way. This includes storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, fire lines, street paving, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, and other engineering construction projects.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• Specialized training beyond high school normally gained in a program of less than 18 months duration.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Pavement Inspector Level 1 including Field Testing Technician Grade 1 certification required or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Asphalt Paving Materials (APM) LabCAT APM Inspector Certification Level A Certification required or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Colorado Water Distribution System Operator Class 1 required or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• Colorado Class 1 Collection Operator required or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.

Working knowledge of documentation for Local Agency administration as used on Federally Funded and C-DOT projects or ability to be trained within six (6) months of hire.

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements

• Two to four (2-4) years of related experience with one (1) year of concrete, asphalt, and utility construction experience.
• Trade certification or technical training in construction industry or related field.

OR

Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of a variety of construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and terminology of civil engineering as they relate to construction in the public right of way.
• Entry level knowledge of complex software.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of and experience using Cityworks and other City proprietary software a plus.
• Skilled in using smart levels, tape measures, rolling wheels, and other small tools to inspect construction.
• Skilled in typing or bookkeeping, operation of several single purpose power tools / machines, or equipment involving specialized training.
• Ability to prepare routine reports or correspondence.
• Ability to learn on-the-job training of processes and procedures.
• Ability to quickly and accurately read and interpret plans and specifications of moderate complexity.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations and compare with various aspects of construction in progress.
• Ability detect structural and other faults, and appraise for quality of construction.
• Collaboration skills, including the ability to work with others from different areas and backgrounds to reach a common goal.
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with frequent interruptions and an expected high level of accuracy in work.

Essential Functions:

• Performs inspections during and upon completion of construction for line, grade, slope, placement, foundation or base, quality of workmanship and material, safety precautions to ensure compliance to city, state, and federal standards and specifications and plans.
• Verifies field tests, including hydrostatic pressure tests, low air pressure tests, vacuum tests, concrete slump, air entrainment, and strengths tests.
• Seeks solutions and information regarding issues with materials and testing of said materials.

Schedules project activities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis depending on the complexity of the project.

• Communicates diplomatically and effectively with state and federal agencies, coworkers, private industry representatives, technical consultants, and the public.
• Investigates complaints regarding all construction activities and handles difficult situations with patience and good judgment under stressful conditions.
• Articulates information concerning plan interpretation and plan objective.
• Elevates issues of any deficiencies in construction products.
• Formalizes requests on issues encountered during construction that need Project Manager's approval.
• Provides input on intent of plans.
• Keeps the Project Managers informed on progress and conflicts, including suppliers of asphalt, concrete, and any other material supplied to a project.
• Addresses general questions concerning on-going construction projects, including traffic issues, project timelines, etc.
• Completes and maintains various documents, records, reports, and paperwork.
• Provides information for record (as-built) drawings.
• Ensures conformance with current Americans with Disabilities Act regarding the Public Right of Way.
• Ensures compliance with standards as identified in the specifications.
• Provides response to contractors during construction and document for better understanding of plan intent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

n/a

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Travel:

Occasional travel locally to site visits; possible travel to training and certification opportunities.

Work Environment:

• Employee is subject to working alone, with groups, and/or attending meetings.

• May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings.

• Frequent interruptions and be required to manage competing priorities with inflexible deadlines.

• Frequent contact occurs with employees and the public, in person, and on the telephone.

• Frequently is required to sit and talk or hear customers.

• Work is safe to having minimal hazards that are typically found in a general office environment where there is rarely little or no exposure to injury or accident.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Ability to stand occasionally.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to read computer keyboards, reference books, and other written documents.
• Ability to communicate with the public via telephone and in person.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to input, retrieve, and verify work assignments in the computer.

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: ... .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.