Public Works Journey Level Inspector

Full Job Description

Performs responsible, full-skill level inspections of public works construction for conformance to project specifications and contract documents.

Requirements

• Inspects public works projects for compliance with specifications and ordinances.
• Checks the grade, sub-grade, line and location; forms, depth and thickness; connections and seals; backfill, compaction, and repaving; temperature of the mix and application. Obtains load tonnage tickets.

Computes volumes, takes measurements, records locations and connections, and makes final check upon completion of project.

Prepares and submits required inspection reports; measures, sketches and calculates project quantities; prepares and submits as-built drawings for review. Prepares final project acceptance documents.

Performs compaction tests. Collects samples of construction materials as necessary and delivers to laboratory for testing. Develops the necessary laboratory data for determining compaction.

Assists in bridge monitoring and inspection. Inspects foundry products and precast concrete products for compliance with plans and specifications. Prepares Material Acceptance Reports.

• Conducts or monitors water test, sewer line air pressure, exfiltration, and infiltration tests. Performs tests on concrete for slump, air entrainment, unit weight, and concrete factor.

Inspects and tests concrete and asphalt aggregates. Takes samples of aggregate for laboratory testing. Checks proportions of dry mix, time and temperature, quality, weight, and stockpile.

Receives or collects core samples, and conducts laboratory tests and analyses of mixes for adherence to specifications.

• May be required to make trips to inspect construction materials at the manufacturing source.
• Monitors and enforces all City ordinances relating to City right-of-way, including the City's obstruction permit program.
• Investigates complaints, as directed, concerning unsafe street conditions; investigates complaints concerning project issues and reports on-site complaints to supervisor.
• Operates an automobile, computer, calculator, and occasionally uses an engineer level and transit.
• May be assigned duties as an engineering technician during the non-construction season and participate in snow removal.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Open Entry Requirements:
(Applicants who are not current employees of the City of Spokane may meet these requirements. Open-entry applicants must meet all requirements when they apply.)

• Education: Completion of two years of college (90 quarter credit hours or 60 semester credit hours) in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a similar field with related course work emphasis in math and science.
• Experience: Completion of one year of experience in public works construction in a technical or supervisory capacity (such as Inspector, Quality Control Lead, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Superintendent, or Foreperson).
• Substitution: Additional technical or supervisory experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

License and Certifications:
(Qualified applicants and employees in this job class must meet these requirements.)

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Lift Requirement:

• Job offer is contingent on passing a lift test.
• Enough strength to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40lbs.

Additional Information

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of a multiple-choice test, with weights assigned as follows:

• Multiple-Choice Test 100%

This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided.

Computer reservations can also be made through your local, public library. Examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 4:00 p.m.

Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 4:00 p.m. on the due date as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com).

NOTE: You may begin the exam at any time during the test period; however, once you begin, you will have 2 hours to complete the examination. You may take the exam only once during the open recruitment period.

The examination may include such subjects as:

• Technical Knowledge
• Interpersonal Relations
• Research
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Safety

Additional examinations shall be administered as applications are received with results merged into one eligible list according to final ratings, pursuant to the Merit System Rules of the Civil Service Commission: Rule IV, Section 13 – Continuous Examinations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.

As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.