ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

**General Statement of Duties

Performs Field inspections of City and Developer projects that may include but is not limited to stormwater, water. wastewater, roadways, etc. to ensure work being performed complies with the Construction Issued Plans, City details and materials, specifications, ordinances, policies and standards under the general supervision of the City Engineer.

**Distinguishing Features of the Class

[The employee exercises considerable judgement and independence of action including broad contacts with citizens, contractors and developers.]{#_Hlk165910885} Work may subject the employee to environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and construction noise and hazards. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated based on conferences, review of completed work, and observation of demonstrated skills.

Duties and Responsibilities *Essential Duties and Tasks *

• Schedules and conducts inspections of City infrastructure including water lines, sanitary sewer lines, pump stations, force mains, streets, greenway and sidewalks, storm drainage and capital construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications and standards.
• Holds and/or Attends pre-construction conferences; verifies project status through project completion and acceptance.
• Ensures that record drawings are submitted and reviewed for accuracy and completeness to be entered into the Citys GIS mapping system.
• Verifies that record drawing accurately depicts size, quantity, and lengths of infrastructure to be added into fixed assets.
• Provides adequate project supervision and coordination between other City departments and contractors.
• Handles public inquiries and complaints concerning streets, driveways, storm water control, grading, water and sewer projects; notifies appropriate officials of non-conformance of related Town ordinances.
• Serves as liaison between the designers, the contractors, and the public as well as outside agencies involved in the project.
• Interprets the contact drawings and specifications; works with Contractors to ensure they perform work per the approved documents, answers questions from contractors.
• Assists in resolving issues when confronted with unanticipated or changed field conditions; Rejects or accepts work performed by contractors.
• Coordinates construction with other City departments.
• Ensures and verifies that permits have been issued for water and sewer extensions prior to construction.
• Verifies that construction quantities for payments-in-lieu, letters of credit, bonds, etc. meets outstanding work to be performed.
• Maintains inspection records, permits, plans and related documents on file.
• Makes recommendations for engineering design revisions based on field conditions; Drafts and evaluates change orders.
• Verifies bacteriological samples for new water systems.
• Maintains project records and keeps a logbook including tracking final State and City acceptance certificates of occupancy when required;
• Reviews engineering estimates for financial guarantees and sets up files; Attends/Holds monthly progress meetings and generates and distributes minutes.
• Reviews shop drawings and maintains shop drawing log.
• Monitors project schedules and alerts management as needed.
• Schedules and evaluates geotechnical testing.
• Reviews payment requests verify quantities for payment and sign pay applications for Capital projects.
• Ensures engineering certifications, payment of fees, dedication of right of ways and easements prior to acceptance.
• Prepares/Reviews punch lists and reviews status for completion; Schedules and performs end of warranty inspections;
• Prepares and distributes project completion letters;
• Working knowledge of GIS mapping

• Coordinates work with the City Engineer throughout entire project process

• Additional Job Duties** Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines *Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities *