DESCRIPTION

The City of Caldwell is looking for a Land Development Inspector I to join the Engineering Department. Individual assists in the performance of field surveys and inspections for the City’s Engineering Department; performs related work as required.
The primary function of an employee in this class is to assist with field surveys and inspections. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Project Engineer, City Engineer or Project Manager as assigned. An employee in this class assists with the duties of other employees in the Engineering Department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City employees, business owners, government agencies, contractors, engineers, and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment and a fieldwork setting with an emphasis on teamwork; work responsibilities include both indoor and outdoor tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED and extensive field and office experience in public works projects; and
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in surveying, drafting and inspection of a civil engineering nature; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license.
• Subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check.

• Performs basic engineering department reviews of subdivision and commercial building permit plans;
• Monitors and directs the activities of contractors, developers, engineers, and consultants performing work within the city to ensure compliance with city, state, and federal codes and standards;
• Conducts pre-construction conferences with contractors, developers, engineers, and consultants performing work within the city;
• Has basic knowledge and understanding of the City Stormwater Policy;
• Assists in the inspections of construction projects for compliance with city standards and specifications and for compliance with plans, contracts, and specifications;
• Brings areas of non-compliance to attention of contractor and directs the contractor to remove, repair, or replace unacceptable work;
• Coordinates utility locations and construction activities with utility representatives and construction crews;
• Prepares documentation and obtains required construction permits from a wide variety of regulatory agencies;
• Provides design support and inspection services for city owned/managed construction projects;
• Assists in the development of engineering designs of public works construction projects and activities under the direct supervision of a licensed engineer;
• Utilizes surveying equipment to perform topographical surveys and also construction staking;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations on how to perform work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends approved meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.