Construction Inspector

Padre Dam is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our Development Services Team in the Engineering Department.  The ideal candidate will have experience in construction inspection of water, sewer and recycled water facilities, be an effective communicator and excel in a collaborative team-centric environment.

Incumbents are responsible for a wide variety of duties including locating and marking Padre Dam facilities (water, reclaimed water, sewer pipelines, valves, manholes, gas, electric and phones) and project management and inspection of complex Padre Dam and private contract construction work related to water, recycled water, and sewer facilities.  Duties performed might include: locating and marking facilities using engineering drawings, visual identifiers and specialized equipment, scheduling field meetings with contractors and other agencies, updating location/inspection project drawings, reviewing survey data and procedures, performing continuity tests on installations of tracer wires, inspecting and approving private development and Padre Dam contract construction projects; planning, scheduling and pacing inspection work with the progress of construction; reviewing plans/details, submittals, specifications, contract documents and soil reports; ensuring compliance for quality and quantity of materials, construction methods, equipment and workmanship; responding to and resolving customer inquiries and complaints; and, maintaining records documenting progress of projects.

Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience & Licensing

Knowledge

• Safety procedures and regulations;
• Pipeline construction materials, equipment and tests;
• Construction practices;
• Facility location techniques;
• Material testing procedures;
• Applicable laws and regulations.
• WAS Standards and City of San Diego Green Book Standards

Skills                                      

• Inspecting construction projects;
• Reviewing survey data;
• Reading and interpreting blueprints;
• Locating Padre Dam facilities;
• Reviewing survey data;
• Using computer and related software applications; (Word, Excel, Access + & GIS applications)
• Managing multiple projects;
• Checking and reviewing plans;
• Prioritizing Inspection and Location activities;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training and Experience 
Completion of course work beyond High School related to mathematics, mapping, and/or plan checking, one year experience performing the above duties; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements(position requirements at entry): 

• Water Distribution Operator Grade D-3 certificate from the State of California, Dept. of Health Services within three test cycles of date of hire;
• Valid California Driver's License;

Supplemental Information

If selected to move onto the next step, interviews will be held at the end of September.

Essential Duties

1. Locates and marks existing Padre Dam facilities in the field using engineering drawings, computer databases, visual identifiers and specialized equipment.
2. Assists Padre Dan's Right-of-Way Agent with the location, monitoring and documentation of easement encroachments, erosion problems and other easement issues.
3. Schedules and attends field meetings with contractors and other agencies.
4. Updates, maintains and organizes location and inspection project drawings, files and records.
5. Coordinates construction projects with all Padre Dam departments, other public agencies and the general public.
6. Inspects and approves all Padre Dam facilities construction work performed by private contractors.  Work may include: earthwork, masonry, pipeline, welding, valves, manholes, meters, pump stations, paving and landscaping.
7. Documents progress and details of construction work with daily reports, digital photographs, field notes and all other project records using a computer with Windows-based software. Must also know how to archive and retrieve reports.
8. Prepares progress reports, approves and recommends acceptance of progress payments, change orders and final project to Padre Dam.
9. Notifies contractor whenever a violation of safety procedures is observed in the field.
10. Responds to, resolves and documents customer inquiries and complaints.
11. Reviews plans, submittals, specifications, contract documents and soils reports.
12. Confers with Padre Dam engineering staff and contractor regarding work or materials that deviate from plans/specifications, and ensures that approved work meets Padre Dam standards.
13. Reviews survey data and procedures to verify line, grade and locations and accurately established and confirms that they are adhered to during construction.
14. Coordinates and monitors the disinfection/chlorination of newly constructed facilities to ensure that regulations are followed.
15. Responds to after hour emergencies.
16. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience & Licensing

Knowledge

• Safety procedures and regulations;
• Pipeline construction materials, equipment and tests;
• Construction practices;
• Facility location techniques;
• Material testing procedures;
• Applicable laws and regulations.
• WAS Standards and City of San Diego Green Book Standards

Skills                                      

• Inspecting construction projects;
• Reviewing survey data;
• Reading and interpreting blueprints;
• Locating Padre Dam facilities;
• Reviewing survey data;
• Using computer and related software applications; (Word, Excel, Access + & GIS applications)
• Managing multiple projects;
• Checking and reviewing plans;
• Prioritizing Inspection and Location activities;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training and Experience 
Completion of course work beyond High School related to mathematics, mapping, and/or plan checking, one year experience performing the above duties; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements(position requirements at entry): 

• Water Distribution Operator Grade D-3 certificate from the State of California, Dept. of Health Services within three test cycles of date of hire;
• Valid California Driver's License;

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Supplemental Information

If selected to move onto the next step, interviews will be held at the end of September.