What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Construction Inspector position at City of Kennewick, WA?
Salary: $38.68 - $49.52 Hourly
Location : Dan Frost Municipal Campus, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: Seasonal CI 2026
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: 5/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NC
Description
CORE VALUE STATEMENT
The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee. We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship, and communication. We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources, and deliver solutions.
SAFETY STATEMENT
We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City's Accident Prevention Plan. This includes but is not limited to actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers. Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action; emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, assists with the completion of construction projects within the City's public roadways, rights-of-way and easements. Incumbents are responsible for contract and permit construction inspection for projects in progress or as completed to ensure project is completed according to contract specifications and City standards. Incumbents work as part of a team and are not expected to serve as a lead worker over other similar positions.
WORK SCHEDULE
The initial work schedule for this classification will be full-time, Monday through Friday and may be eligible for an alternative work schedule with every other Friday off work. Early mornings, overnight, evenings and weekend work may be occasionally required. Overtime may be occasionally required. This classification is non-exempt under the FLSA.
Duration of employment is approximately 4 months. Salary is dependent on qualifications.
Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative Only)
1. Schedules, organizes and implements the field inspection activities for construction within City roadways, rights-of-way and easements including prioritizing work, scheduling staff, and coordinating and implementing redesigns that may change the scope and resulting cost of projects.
2. Responds to public complaints and requests for information relating to impacts of construction and negotiate the issues and/or refers to appropriate personnel.
3. Performs inspection activities as necessary to support the completion of public works construction projects to project specifications and City standards. Maintains records as required.
4. Monitors traffic control at project site to ensure compliance with traffic codes and/or use of uniform traffic control devices. May stop work of project for failure to comply.
7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications:
Supplemental Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed mostly in an outdoor/field setting. outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. The employee works near moving mechanical parts, in confined spaces, and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. Sufficient powers of observation are required to inspect construction projects and observe the work of contractors and others. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
To perform the essential functions of the job, incumbents must be able to perform the following:
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
This position is not subject to health or retirement benefits. But, this position is eligible for Washington State Paid Sick Leave to accrue 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
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Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
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Please select the area of study that best aligns with your education (if applicable). If you do not have a degree, select 'None':
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If you selected "Other closely related field" above in question #2, please specify your area of study:
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Please indicate your total years of experience performing construction inspection or closely related work (e.g., construction, utilities, roadway, or infrastructure projects), not limited to municipal or public works projects:
05
Please provide details of your overall relevant experience in the inspection of construction projects (If you do not have experience, indicate "none"):
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Please indicate your level of experience in the inspection of public works projects:
07
Please provide details of your relevant experience in the inspection of public works projects: (If you do not have experience, indicate "none")
08
Please indicate your level of experience in the inspection of municipal construction projects (i.e., streets, curb, gutter, asphalt, water, sewer, utilities):
09
Please provide details of your relevant experience in the inspection of municipal construction projects (If you do not have experience, indicate "none"):
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. "See Resume" as an answer to an application or supplemental question is not acceptable. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
Required Question
Location : Dan Frost Municipal Campus, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: Seasonal CI 2026
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 04/24/2026
Closing Date: 5/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NC
Description
CORE VALUE STATEMENT
The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee. We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship, and communication. We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources, and deliver solutions.
SAFETY STATEMENT
We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City's Accident Prevention Plan. This includes but is not limited to actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers. Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action; emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, assists with the completion of construction projects within the City's public roadways, rights-of-way and easements. Incumbents are responsible for contract and permit construction inspection for projects in progress or as completed to ensure project is completed according to contract specifications and City standards. Incumbents work as part of a team and are not expected to serve as a lead worker over other similar positions.
WORK SCHEDULE
The initial work schedule for this classification will be full-time, Monday through Friday and may be eligible for an alternative work schedule with every other Friday off work. Early mornings, overnight, evenings and weekend work may be occasionally required. Overtime may be occasionally required. This classification is non-exempt under the FLSA.
Duration of employment is approximately 4 months. Salary is dependent on qualifications.
Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative Only)
1. Schedules, organizes and implements the field inspection activities for construction within City roadways, rights-of-way and easements including prioritizing work, scheduling staff, and coordinating and implementing redesigns that may change the scope and resulting cost of projects.
2. Responds to public complaints and requests for information relating to impacts of construction and negotiate the issues and/or refers to appropriate personnel.
3. Performs inspection activities as necessary to support the completion of public works construction projects to project specifications and City standards. Maintains records as required.
4. Monitors traffic control at project site to ensure compliance with traffic codes and/or use of uniform traffic control devices. May stop work of project for failure to comply.
7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field and three or more years of previous experience in public works construction inspection; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of successful performance of the essential elements of the job such as those listed above.
- A valid State of Washington driver's license with a driving record free of serious or frequent violations is required.
Supplemental Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed mostly in an outdoor/field setting. outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. The employee works near moving mechanical parts, in confined spaces, and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. Sufficient powers of observation are required to inspect construction projects and observe the work of contractors and others. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
To perform the essential functions of the job, incumbents must be able to perform the following:
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
This position is not subject to health or retirement benefits. But, this position is eligible for Washington State Paid Sick Leave to accrue 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
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Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:
- High School Diploma or GED AND five (5) or more years of related experience
- Completion of a professional/technical program or trade school (equivalent to one year of post-secondary education) in a related field AND at least four (4) years of related experience
- Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field AND at least three (3) years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field AND at least one (1) year of related experience
- I do not meet any of the above qualifications
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Please select the area of study that best aligns with your education (if applicable). If you do not have a degree, select 'None':
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Engineering (other discipline)
- Surveying / Geomatics
- Construction Trades (e.g., heavy equipment, utilities, carpentry)
- Other closely related field
- Unrelated field
- None
03
If you selected "Other closely related field" above in question #2, please specify your area of study:
04
Please indicate your total years of experience performing construction inspection or closely related work (e.g., construction, utilities, roadway, or infrastructure projects), not limited to municipal or public works projects:
- 0-1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years
05
Please provide details of your overall relevant experience in the inspection of construction projects (If you do not have experience, indicate "none"):
06
Please indicate your level of experience in the inspection of public works projects:
- 0-1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years
07
Please provide details of your relevant experience in the inspection of public works projects: (If you do not have experience, indicate "none")
08
Please indicate your level of experience in the inspection of municipal construction projects (i.e., streets, curb, gutter, asphalt, water, sewer, utilities):
- 0-1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4 years
09
Please provide details of your relevant experience in the inspection of municipal construction projects (If you do not have experience, indicate "none"):
10
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. "See Resume" as an answer to an application or supplemental question is not acceptable. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes
- No
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Salary : $39 - $50