Construction Inspector Public Works Department Full-Time Temporary

City of Prescott; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Prescott is seeking an on-site Inspector to review public water, wastewater, drainage, and street infrastructure for conformance with plans, specifications, and safety standards. This role involves field observations and documentation of findings.

You will coordinate with other departments and contractors, prepare inspection reports, monitor sites, and support project compliance by identifying issues, issuing notices when required, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting public works or similar infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and project specifications.
• Ability to prepare clear inspection reports and maintain records.
• Strong communication with contractors and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Inspects public water, wastewater, drainage and street infrastructure for compliance with plans and standards.
• Coordinates activities with other departments, contractors, and utilities; attends pre-construction meetings.
• Maintains inspection records and data; prepares reports and documentation.
• Monitors sites for compliance and issues notices or stop-work orders when needed.
• Reviews plans, blueprints, and site layouts to ensure regulatory compliance and safety.

Skills

Inspection planning

Regulatory compliance

Coordination

Report writing

Tools

Blueprints/Construction plans

Measurement tools

MS Office

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7626765

Position Summary

Conducts on-site inspections of public water, wastewater, drainage, and street related infrastructure for Public Works projects and private development projects to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, standard details, and construction installation.

Essential Duties

• Inspects new and existing work to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, approved plans, and specifications; prepares inspection reports.
• Coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments, contractors, and utilities; attends or conducts pre-construction and other construction meetings.
• Monitors construction sites for compliance. Performs administrative functions relative to the inspection program and maintains inspection records and data.
• Performs illicit discharge inspections and posts construction BMP inspections.
• Oversees or performs technical reviews of private contractors both on private property and City right-of-ways using checklists, City code, and General Engineering standards.
• Responds to questions and provides project information including problem solutions and technical expertise to others.
• Investigates complaints alleging related violations; documents investigations; writes reports; logs videos/photos; and responds back regarding complaint.
• Issues violation notices and stop-work orders while conferring with owners, violators, and authorities to explain regulations; recommends remedies.
• Measures dimensions and verifies level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, and improvements to ensure compliance to construction plans and specifications.
• Schedules inspections, testing, final inspections, warranty, and sequence of work with outside contractors and City staff.
• Coordinates with quality assurance testing companies to verify testing is performed on a job-by-job basis; obtains and reviews invoices.
• Computes estimates of work completed; approves payment for contractors.
• Reviews and interprets plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, material submittals, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Reviews as-built or record drawings for accuracy. Uses measuring, testing tools, and equipment to perform inspections. Assesses and reports emergency situations to help restore normal water and wastewater operating conditions.
• Assists with snow removal and salting of sidewalks. Performs other duties as assigned.