Inspector II

California Water Environment Association Inc; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Job summary

Golden State Water Company seeks a qualified inspector to ensure that water system construction projects meet approved plans and specifications, and to supervise inspections. The role requires coordination with various departments to ensure timely service and compliance with regulations.

You will inspect projects, manage contract inspectors, and compile as-built drawings and reports, performing other duties under general supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years related inspection experience or five years water system operation experience.
• DDW Grade II Water Distribution certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a MS Windows environment and use MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and water system maps.
• Construction Management coursework preferred.
• Construction Law coursework preferred.
• Engineering experience/education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all water system construction and/or improvement projects are completed in accordance with approved Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, Standard Drawings and Approved Material Guidelines List.
• Ensures that all water system construction and/or improvement projects assigned to you are properly inspected.
• Coordinates with capital program management, engineering design center, operations, and environmental quality to ensure proper coordination and that projects are placed into service.
• Manages Contract Inspectors to ensure that all construction is properly inspected.
• Compiles As-built drawings and prepares Closing packages.
• Prepares Daily Inspection Reports including Chlorination reports, observes waterline pressure tests, collects and files materials tickets and tests, tracks contractors time and records depth and location of water facilities.
• Performs Field Checks on all preliminary plans to assure completeness and identify conflicts for cost-effective completion of construction.
• Interfaces with local authorities to ensure design and construction comply with permits and standards.
• Assists in the preparation of Service surveys.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works under general supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Windows proficiency

Read construction drawings/maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction Management coursework

Construction Law coursework

Engineering coursework/experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all water system construction and/or improvement projects are completed in accordance with the Golden State Water Company approved Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, Standard Drawings and Approved Material Guidelines List.
• Ensures that all water system construction and/or improvement projects assigned to you are properly inspected.
• Coordinates with Golden State Water Company Departments, including Capital Program Management, Engineering Design Center, Operations, and Environmental Quality to ensure proper coordination between the stakeholders is achieved throughout construction and prior to placing new improvements into service.
• Manages Contract Inspectors to ensure that all construction is properly inspected.
• Compiles As-built drawings, and prepares Closing packages.
• Prepares Daily Inspection Reports including Chlorination reports, observes waterline pressure tests, collects and files materials tickets and compaction tests, tracks contractors time (labor, equipment, and materials) and measures and records depth and location of water facilities, trench backfill, and paving.
• Performs “Field Checks” on all preliminary plans to assure completeness of plan and identify potential conflicts and/or provide input to more cost effectively complete construction.
• Interfaces with local authority to ensure that the design and construction is in accordance with the City’s or County’s standard plans and permit requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of Service surveys
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works under general supervision.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years related inspection experience or five years water system operation experience
• DDW Grade II Water Distribution certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to effectively work in a MS Windows environment, including an ability to work with network folders, and the ability to effectively utilize MS Word, Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and water system maps.
• Construction Management certificate/coursework preferred.
• Construction Law coursework preferred.
• Engineering experience/education preferred.

May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.