Construction Inspector II job in Anaheim
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Organization: | City of Anaheim | Job Category: |
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Construction Management | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | California (CA) | City: | Anaheim | Post Code: | 92805 | Salary and Benefits: | See Job Posting | Post Date: | 09/10/2018 |
The City of Anaheim Public Works Department Construction Inspection Section seeks a dynamic and team-oriented Construction Inspector II. The Construction Inspector ensures that our Anaheim customers receive the best possible customer service from our contractors with quality control and assurance of construction activity, ensure coordination to streamline construction activities, and investigate and resolve customer concerns. The Construction Inspector is responsible to inspect all Capital Improvement and Development projects with the City for conformance to City standards. Candidates must possess extensive construction inspection related experience. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Coursework towards or possession of a Certificate in Public Works / Inspection is desirable. Experience with traffic control guidelines is highly desired. Prior experience conducting construction inspection experience for a municipal agency is highly desired. The Construction Inspection Section provides field inspection for all of the permitted construction work of Public Works Capital Improvement Projects carried out by contractors for the City; field inspection of on-site grading and City right-of-way improvements by private sector developers; and field inspection of developments by other agencies or public utilities in the City right-of-way. Construction inspection is provided for quality control, and assurance that construction methods and activities are in compliance with applicable codes and standards. We are also responsible for monitoring and enforcement of Traffic and Construction Safety requirements, in and around construction zones. Essential Functions The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Inspect projects such as grading and paving, sewers, storm drains, traffic signals, striping, landscaping & irrigation; and other city construction projects on a routine basis; determine quantities and prepare progress and final estimates for city contracted construction projects. Check plans and specifications for conformance to City specifications; determine acceptability of materials; ensure that utilities have been contacted and permits applied for; confirm accuracy of As Built documents. Assure survey staking on capital construction projects is coordinated in advance. Attend pre-construction and pre-grading conferences with developers and contractors; conduct pre-construction meeting for city-contracted projects. Attend locator meetings with contractors and representatives of various utilities. Arrange for field and laboratory testing of concrete, rock base, asphalt and other materials; evaluate results of tests including pressure tests and TV inspection of sewers. Coordinate the scheduling of work between developers, contractors, outside agencies, consultants, various City departments, other projects, and City supported activities. Consult with developers, contractors and homeowners regarding methods, materials, city specifications and codes. Prepare and maintain diaries of daily inspections, and records for city contracted construction projects, including payment quantities, labor compliance, testing results, materials, and required related records by other regulatory agencies; maintain and assist in preparing project forlders; assist in the preparation of final reports to funding sources. Attend classes, seminars and reads technical literature to remain current on new methods and materials. Monitor and sign off grading and public right of way construction permits; review and conduct storm water inspections to ensure compliance with best management practices for Storm Water Pollution Prevention. Perform Construction Inspection for federal construction and major development projects. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications Experience: Extensive construction related experience. An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Construction practices, methods and materials; management practices as it relates to Storm Water Pollution Prevention; principles, methods, materials, equipment and safety hazards of construction and surveying; defects and faults in construction; basic mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; basic soil mechanics and geology; materials sampling, testing, and estimate procedures; basic landscape and irrigation practices; engineering mechanics of structures; applicable laws, regulations, codes and departmental policies governing the construction of assigned projects; basic elements of electrical power services and controls. Ability to: Read plans and specifications; detect and locate faulty materials and work, and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied; understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications, and prepare accurate engineering records; deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers and property owners; test soils, concrete, and related material samples; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Certification as a Public Works / Inspection or coursework towards certification is highly desirable.. |