Engineering & Construction Inspector Examination

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking an Engineering & Construction Inspector to perform field inspections of roads, bridges, and sewers. This role requires confirming compliance with contract plans and calculating quantities as necessary.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with two years of field inspection experience, and a valid Ohio driver’s license. A Construction Technician certification may substitute for experience, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED with two years of field inspection experience.
• Construction Technician certification may substitute for experience.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, inspects the construction of roads, bridges, or sewers and ensures compliance with plans and specifications.
• Examines paving construction and maintenance work and verifies quantities and dimensions as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Basic calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Construction Technician certification

Tools

MS Word

Job description

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR Examination

Description

(OPEN) CS2026-113

Application Open Date: 08/31/2026

Application Close Date: 09/14/2026

SALARY:$27.81 - $31.85 per hour.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

An experience evaluation consists of a quantitative evaluation of an Applicant’s academic training and experience pertinent to the classification for which an examination is taken, based on the statement of experience as recorded on the candidate’s application and on academic training based on required credentials.

Examples of Duties

Under supervision, inspects the construction of roads, bridges, or sewers. Examines paving construction and maintenance work. Ensures compliance with contract plans, specifications, and good workmanship, and performs relative duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Two years of full-time paid field experience in inspection and construction of civil engineering projects required. (Substitution: A Construction Technician certification may substitute for experience.) Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. PORT CONTROL - High School Diploma or GED required. Four years of full-time paid experience in construction inspection or related construction of civil engineering projects required. (Substitution: A Construction Technician certification may substitute for two years of experience.) Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required. Must pass Airport Operations Area (AOA) driving and communications tests within three months of the date of hire. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must have excellent attendance and work record as well as written and oral communication skills. Must comply with a TSA 10-year fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check and employment background check. Should have the ability to perform basic calculations needed to verify quantities of materials and to check dimensions and elevations. Should also have a knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, FAA standards and/or ODOT standards. Will be exposed to various inhospitable environmental and inclement weather conditions. The following are preferred: Experience in sewer, concrete, and/or asphalt paving and commercial/industrial building; Computer knowledge, especially of MS Word.

Supplemental Information

An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance-level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application in order to qualify for this credit.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service-connected disability.

NOTE:

Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating typeofdischargeorseparationandthedatesofactiveservicewillbeacceptedasproof of active service.

Reminder:

Minimumqualifications must be met as of the last day of the applications accepted. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to [e-mail] and include the Job Title in the email.

Reminder:

To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc....) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.