Public Improvements Inspector I or II

City of Saratoga Springs; Saratoga Springs (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saratoga Springs is seeking a Public Improvements Inspector I or II in the Public Works Department. This full-time, non-exempt role supports inspection of capital projects and infrastructure, acting as a liaison between the City Engineer, contractors, and residents.

Responsibilities include inspecting work for compliance, maintaining records, reviewing plans, and ensuring safety and erosion controls.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and public works inspection methods.
• Ability to read complex construction drawings and plans.
• Strong communication with contractors, residents, and staff.
• Experience in erosion control, safety, and site coordination.

Responsibilities

• Inspect projects for contract compliance and safety.
• Prepare daily reports, as-built records, and logs.
• Review plans and document changes to meet city standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and the public.
• Attend pre-con meetings and maintain ongoing education.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Construction inspection

Plan review

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Civil/Construction tech (II)

Tools

Water Distribution I

OSHA Trench Safety

First Aid/CPR

CDL Class A (Tankers) within 6 months

OSHA Confined Space

Job description

• Certified Asphalt Inspector

Job Description (See Attachment For Full Job Description)

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a Public Improvements Inspector I or II. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position with the Saratoga Springs Public Works Department of approximately 40 hours per week. This is position is under the specific supervision of the Lead Inspector and general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director - Infrastructure.

Duties include inspecting City capital improvement projects along with infrastructure related projects and tasks. Persons hired will be required to maintain a communication link between the City Engineer, Assistant Public Works Director, contractors, and residents.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspects projects for compliance with contract plans and specifications, standards, permit/code requirements and other city, state and federal requirements
• Prepares and maintains a variety of construction records including daily reports, as- builts and force account logs
• Calculates, measures and documents all items of work performed for contract payment
• Ensures proper construction methods are utilized
• Reviews construction site for erosion control measures, monitors site runoff and advise contractor of corrective measures needed
• Reviews projects for safety, including traffic control, trenching operations, confined space entry, public safety, etc.
• Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors, property owners, staff and the general public regarding assigned projects
• Issues stop orders when work does not comply with prescribed standards or approve contractor work on the site
• Attends pre-construction meetings in order to explain inspection standards and procedures to contractors and developers
• Attends various meetings and attends continuing education classes and seminars to keep current with construction materials and practices
• Utilizes basic GIS equipment to document the location of all of the City owned and maintained infrastructure
• Perform plan reviews and document changes that need to be made to the plans to ensure compliance to the City Standards and Specifications
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Note: This position requires a coverage schedule for Fridays. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in a Friday coverage schedule.

Qualifications

Public Improvements Inspector I (See Attachment for Full Job Description)

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent. And
• Two (2) years of responsible related experience in construction and engineering trades or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certifications

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months
• Water Distribution I
• OSHA Trench Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification

Public Improvements Inspector II (See Attachment for Full Job Description)

Education & Experience

• An Associate's level degree from an accredited college, or university with an emphasis in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering or a related field
• Four (4) years of responsible related experience in construction and engineering trades or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certifications

• Water Distribution I
• OSHA Trench Safety Training
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months
• OSHA Confined Space Certification
• Certified Asphalt Inspector
• Registered Storm Water Inspector (RSI)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods applicable to public works construction; knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection, safety and traffic control; considerable knowledge of public works inspection methods and procedures
• Knowledge of construction materials and their use
• Knowledge of construction surveying practices and requirements
• Knowledge of environmental requirements and regulations relating to public works construction procedures
• Knowledge how secession at one phase of construction will affect a later phase or a post construction situation such as maintenance of the structure and often coordinate their activities with other staff members, departments or division of the City
• Basic knowledge of street signage as per MUTC
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings, plans and specifications
• Ability to understand and apply material testing procedures and results
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems
• Ability to perform required mathematical computations
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, as well as negotiate and problem solve with contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with construction personnel, equipment operators, supervisors and crews, and contractors

Working Conditions

• Sit at a desk or table to operate a computer and related equipment
• Must be able to stoop and/or bend to move items into and between file drawers
• Work for sustained periods of time maintaining attention to detail
• Must be able to regularly walk, stand or stoop
• Must be able to follow directions and maintain a safe working environment while in the field
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range:

Public Improvements Inspector I

Minimum - $27.81/hr., Midpoint - $33.38/hr., Maximum - $38.94/hr.

Public Improvements Inspector II

Minimum - $29.20/hr., Midpoint - $35.05/hr., Maximum - $40.89/hr.

Benefits

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, an EAP (including mental health short- term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage, and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401 (k) retirement plan.

Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short -term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday: 6:30 am -5:30 pm with rotating Friday coverage.

Closing Date

Open until filled, applications received before the first review on October 6th, 2026, will be reviewed on, or close to that date. Any applications received on October 7th, 2026, or after will be held; they will be reviewed if subsequent review(s) of applications are deemed necessary

Disclaimer

Suspension Of Process, Etc.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the position. This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skills required for the position.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• The City will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.