City of Albuquerque
Construction Inspector III
City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Inspect the work of contractors on a variety of construction relative to assigned area of responsibility including, but not limited to, traffic control, streets, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, driveway pads, water, wastewater, sewer and storm drainage projects; ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contracts and ordinances; and maintain records and prepare reports on projects inspected. This is the advanced journey level class in the Construction Inspector series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performing functional and technical lead over lower level inspection staff. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in building and construction trades, or engineering;
and
Four (4) years of construction or construction inspection experience;
and
To include
one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of aCity Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Modern construction principles, practices and terminology
Soil compaction and density testing
Methods and techniques of traffic control
Operational characteristics of City storm drainage systems
Methods and techniques of storm drainage inspection
Basic mathematical principles
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Fundamental engineering and physics principles
Principles and techniques of materials testing
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a construction inspection program
Soils and properties used in the support of pavements
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Learn to make appropriate corrections in construction zones
Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Learn pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Inspect storm drainage systems for compliance with applicable drainage ordinances and regulations
Perform field surveys on commercial and residential sites
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
Maintain records and prepare basic reports
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Communicate clearly and concisely
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Perform complex mathematical computations quickly and accurately
Read and interpret complex drawings and specifications
Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques
Prepare construction files for audit and payment purposes
Work independently as well as with others in the development of assigned projects
Enforce applicable regulations with firmness and tact
Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Prepare clear and concise reports
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Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in building and construction trades, or engineering;
and
Four (4) years of construction or construction inspection experience;
and
To include
one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of aCity Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Modern construction principles, practices and terminology
Soil compaction and density testing
Methods and techniques of traffic control
Operational characteristics of City storm drainage systems
Methods and techniques of storm drainage inspection
Basic mathematical principles
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Fundamental engineering and physics principles
Principles and techniques of materials testing
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a construction inspection program
Soils and properties used in the support of pavements
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Learn to make appropriate corrections in construction zones
Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Learn pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Inspect storm drainage systems for compliance with applicable drainage ordinances and regulations
Perform field surveys on commercial and residential sites
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
Maintain records and prepare basic reports
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Communicate clearly and concisely
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Perform complex mathematical computations quickly and accurately
Read and interpret complex drawings and specifications
Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques
Prepare construction files for audit and payment purposes
Work independently as well as with others in the development of assigned projects
Enforce applicable regulations with firmness and tact
Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Prepare clear and concise reports
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