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.
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.