Inspector 1

CITY OF PITTSBURG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pittsburgh seeks a Construction Inspector to oversee projects from start to finish across roads, sewers, bridges, parks and building sites within the city, and to test materials. You will maintain project logs, prepare progress reports, ensure safety policies, respond to 311 service complaints, coordinate with other departments, and explain contract requirements to contractors.

Qualifications include at least one year of full-time experience in construction or building inspection;

Qualifications

• One (1) year of full-time experience in construction inspection, building inspection, or as an engineering technician or related field.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction work from start to completion to determine if it meets contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
• Maintains logs on projects.
• Prepares and submits progress reports.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
• Responds to 311 service complaints.
• Handles complaints from or conflicts between contractors.
• Informs contractor when a discrepancy between contracts, plans, and specifications is identified.
• Issues permits related to Department of Public Works monitored activity when assigned.
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel in other departments when projects impact that department.
• May maintain as-built drawings for assigned projects.
• May interpret and explain contracts, plans, and specifications to contractors when required or requested.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Job description

Inspects construction projects from start to completion in areas such as road, sewer, bridge, park, pool, and building construction sites, landscaping, and excavation in the City; tests the associated materials.

Department

Mobility & Infrastructure

Salary

$49,279.50 per year

Union

This position is included in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2719 bargaining unit and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Posting Type

City First Announcement/Bid: Current AFSCME 2719 City employees must submit applications by October 28, 2026, for City First consideration.

Union Bid Form

Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.

Civil Service Classification

Non-Competitive

General Requirements

• Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable), and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
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• A current, valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. The Department of Human Resources & Civil Service will consider individual written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

NOTE The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation, as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered.

NOTE Candidates being considered for employment must submit official transcripts verifying post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to hire.

Qualifying Requirements

Your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will receive notice of your eligibility status via email.

WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show one (1) year of full-time experience in construction inspection, building inspection, or as an engineering technician or in a related area (e.g., any construction field or position). (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)

EDUCATION/TRAINING: None required for this position.

EQUIVALENCY: Education/training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position, based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above. The Total Qualifying Requirement is one(1)year. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will receive a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates receiving job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) before the date of hire.

• Written: None required for this position.
• Performance: None required for this position.
• Medical: Required.

• Inspects construction work from start to completion to determine if it meets contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
• Maintains logs on projects.
• Prepares and submits progress reports.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
• Responds to 311 service complaints.
• Handles complaints from or conflicts between contractors.
• Informs contractor when a discrepancy between contracts, plans, and specifications is identified.
• Issues permits related to the Department of Public Works monitored activity when assigned.
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel in other departments when projects impact that department.
• May maintain as-built drawings for assigned projects.
• May interpret and explain contracts, plans, and specifications to contractors when required or requested.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

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