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City of Des Moines Senior Construction Inspector in Des Moines, Iowa
Senior Construction Inspector
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Senior Construction Inspector
Salary
$34.80 - $41.60 Hourly
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
03740-07-2024
Department
Engineering
Division
EG061076 - Construction Inspection
Opening Date
07/05/2024
Closing Date
7/31/2024 4:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
MEA
Occupational Group
Civil Service
Location of Vacancy
Engineering
Recruitment
Entrance
Selection Method
Education & Experience Rating: Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be evaluated and scored based on demonstrated experience and education. Driving Record Check: Driving records of qualified applicants will be reviewed. Applicants not meeting City driving standards will be eliminated from employment consideration. Those applicants deemed most qualified based on the education and experience rating and review of Driving Record, will be considered for certification to an eligibility list for appointment. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application deadline date.
Description
Benefits
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Distinguishing Features of the Class
Under direction, inspects a variety of public works construction projects and private construction work within the city right-of-way of varying size and complexity; and performs related work as required.
The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Residency Incentive
Volunteer Time
Parental Leave
Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
12 Paid Holidays
Health/Dental/Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5%
Employee Discounts
Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school and four years of responsible experience in public works construction, or any equivalent combination in which education and experience are interchangeable at the rate of one year of education for one year of experience.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state of Iowa or ability to acquire the same within a reasonable timeframe.
Required Special Qualifications
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
Possession of Level I Portland Cement Concrete, Hot Mixed Asphalt Sampler Certification from the Iowa Department of Transportation and ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, or ability to acquire the same within twelve months of appointment.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Performs inspection services on a wide range of municipal construction projects and private construction work within the city right-of-way such as streets, sewers, drainage and storm water facilities, bridges, buildings, sidewalks and other improvements to assure that construction details conform to plans and specifications;
Notifies design engineer of discovered design-related issues and/or contractor design change requests;
Performs various field and laboratory tests such as air entrainment, slump, temperature, depth, and density including nuclear, sieve analyses, and compression strength to assure that workmanship and materials meet contract specifications;
Makes field determination and notification to the contractor of non-complying work or materials;
Verifies elevation and other measurements necessary to assure that excavations, backfilling, grading, compaction, alignments, slopes, grades, and elevations are proper;
Inspects and prepares evaluation and condition reports on bridges;
Inspects public sidewalks, identifies defects or hazardous conditions, issues notices to repair, and verifies repairs have been made;
Maintains records and prepares detailed daily diaries and inspection reports on pertinent construction activities for all necessary documentation requirements;
Prepares written reports that document compliance or non-compliance of construction materials;
Develops and maintains records of construction quantities installed by contractors on a daily basis and confirm construction quantities with contractors on a weekly basis;
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and responds to questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Testifies before the City Hearing Office on appeals and in court when civil infractions are prosecuted;
Performs routine clerical and laboratory work;
May supervise seasonal inspectors;
Performs related duties as required.