Inspector - Valley Forge Sewer Authority

Eastern PA Water Pollution Control Operators Association; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,756 - 65,168; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Pension employer match contributions

Job summary

The Eastern PA Water Pollution Control Operators Association is seeking an Inspector for the Valley Forge Sewer Authority. This role involves a variety of tasks related to operations, maintenance, and engineering functions, with responsibilities including GIS utilization, field inspections, and maintaining documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a four-year technical degree, relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. The position offers an hourly wage of $40.26 along with medical, dental, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of full-time employment in a technical discipline.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to keep accurate written records and a work diary.
• Pass a physical exam and lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Utilize GIS for assigned tasks.
• Perform field work to identify GIS coordinates.
• Inspect contractor work and report findings.
• Prepare documentation for supervisory review.

Skills

Ability to read and write English

Basic personal computer skills

Technical concept understanding

Record-keeping abilities

Education

Four-year college degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Inspector - Valley Forge Sewer Authority

Valley Forge, PA, USA

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

5/21/26

Details

This position encompasses a variety of tasks involved with the Operations Maintenance and Engineering functions of the Valley Forge Sewer Authority.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Authority’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program to perform assigned tasks.
• Perform field work to identify GIS coordinates of VFSA infrastructure, including manholes, sewer pipes, and force mains.
• Identify sources of infiltration and inflow in the Authority’s sewer system, including field work with contractors performing televising sewer structures.
• Digitize Authority’s paper‑based drawings and records.
• Assist Senior Construction Inspector with maintaining Authority paper and digital technical documentation files.
• Assist Senior Construction Inspector and Operations Manager with preparing project specifications related to in‑house projects such as coatings, infiltration & inflow studies, sewer cleaning and televising, Pennsylvania One Call, tank cleaning, equipment repair contracts, force main evaluation, etc.
• Inspect work performed by contractors and report findings.
• Carry out field inspection and testing of contractor’s work in VFSA collection system and treatment plant facilities.
• Prepare documentation relating to new sewer service connections and subdivisions for supervisory review; act as the Authority’s representative with contractors in the field.
• Identify and document punch‑list items.
• Possibly identify and field‑mark the sewer system in compliance with the Pennsylvania One Call system.
• Assist Senior Construction Inspector with planning, approval, and inspections associated with subdivisions and developments for extension of sewers.
• Generate correspondence including authorization of escrow releases, documentation of construction deficiencies, orders for corrective action, and documentation of project milestones.
• Fill out reports for billable charges.
• Maintain a detailed inspector’s diary.
• Perform various other related tasks as assigned.

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the Senior Construction Inspector.

Qualifications

• Four‑year college degree in a technical discipline.
• Four or more years of full‑time employment in a technical discipline.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and write the English language and write coherently, including technical data.
• Basic personal computer skills, including word processing, calendar, and spreadsheet.
• Ability to keep accurate written records and a work diary.
• Ability to learn technical concepts, software, and analysis tools including construction, GIS systems, sewer repair, hydraulic analysis, digital record keeping, wastewater operations and maintenance.
• Minimum physical requirements: pass a physical exam, lift up to 75 pounds, and perform the duties in varying climatic conditions, including possible weekend, evening, and night shifts.

Working Conditions

Must work in a variety of climatic conditions. Working hours are split between outdoor and indoor work. Might be required to work weekends, evenings, and nights as assigned. Exposure to physical contact with wastewater and its byproducts is possible. Ability to climb and work from ladders, stairwells, and underground structures is required.

Wage and Benefits

Current hourly rate is $40.26 per hour.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD and Life insurance.
• Paid time off and pension employer match contributions.