What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction inspector I position at City of Leavenworth, Kansas?
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Position Description
Position Title: Construction Inspector
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Retirement: KPERS
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Date: March 27, 2026
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a wide variety of routine technical engineering related work
for environmental, water, sewer,
street, and other public works projects and programs. This is a
technical position in the area of
construction inspection, interpretation of plans and specifications,
documentation of construction
activities and other related engineering work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Project Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)
Reviews project specifications and confers with City Engineer, Project
Manager and/or Engineering
Technician II concerning assistance required such as plan preparation,
acceptance testing, evaluation
of field conditions, design changes, and reports.
Assists in project management for the construction of the municipal
public works projects.
Inspects new construction, renovation and repair work for quality,
material and workmanship to
ensure all work complies with specifications, ordinances, City standards
and contract documents.
Acts as a liaison for the Public Works Department with contractors,
utility companies, general public
and other city agencies. Conducts on-site construction meetings with
various entities involved.
Performs and documents sanitary system acceptance testing.
Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results. Drafts and
calculates field notes to document
quantities, alignment, grade and locations according to project plans or
to document monthly and
final progress pay estimates. Calculates dimensions, profiles,
specifications, and quantities of
materials such as pipe, concrete, and other construction materials.
Assists in surveys of project sites to obtain and analyze topographical
details of sites and prepares
necessary drawings to communicate this information.
Uses electronic or paper resources to research records, maps and other
data to obtain such typical
engineering data such as location of sewer stubs, water mains, hydrants,
etc. and zoning district
designations or special property assessments.
Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design
specifications including proper
placement and maintenance of erosion control measures.
Assists engineers to ensure that construction and repair of
transportation, water or wastewater
systems meet control requirements.
Assists in the review of private project development plans for
compliance with codes, regulations,
and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with
approved plans.
Assists in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications.
Assists in the maintenance of engineering and infrastructure records.
Prepares and drafts as-built
plans for street, sewer or light systems using digital and paper
systems.
Reviews applications for utility permits, street use permits, franchise
utility permits, etc.
Recommends to others on whether to issue or not to issue routine
permits.
Performs routine inspections related to land disturbance permits and
erosion control measures and
maintains related records.
Coordinates sidewalk inspection, maintenance and enforcement programs.
Assists in the development of pavement management systems.
Performs a variety of office related functions, including preparing
permits, correspondence, maps,
presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, printing
materials, answering phones and
responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners,
staff, and the general public.
May perform other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
May serve as a member of various employee committees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
\(A\) High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; and
\(B\) Minimum of one (1) year general construction experience
(footing/foundation walls/
streets/sewers/bridges); and
\(C\) Certification by the Kansas Department of Transportation as a
Level II-AC LPA Inspector, or
ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire; OR
\(D\) An equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
\(A\) Some knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and
methods as applicable to a
municipal setting; some knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and
regulations affecting
Division activities.
\(B\)
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13531763
Position Description
Position Title: Construction Inspector
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Retirement: KPERS
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Date: March 27, 2026
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a wide variety of routine technical engineering related work
for environmental, water, sewer,
street, and other public works projects and programs. This is a
technical position in the area of
construction inspection, interpretation of plans and specifications,
documentation of construction
activities and other related engineering work.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general guidance and direction of the Project Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)
Reviews project specifications and confers with City Engineer, Project
Manager and/or Engineering
Technician II concerning assistance required such as plan preparation,
acceptance testing, evaluation
of field conditions, design changes, and reports.
Assists in project management for the construction of the municipal
public works projects.
Inspects new construction, renovation and repair work for quality,
material and workmanship to
ensure all work complies with specifications, ordinances, City standards
and contract documents.
Acts as a liaison for the Public Works Department with contractors,
utility companies, general public
and other city agencies. Conducts on-site construction meetings with
various entities involved.
Performs and documents sanitary system acceptance testing.
Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results. Drafts and
calculates field notes to document
quantities, alignment, grade and locations according to project plans or
to document monthly and
final progress pay estimates. Calculates dimensions, profiles,
specifications, and quantities of
materials such as pipe, concrete, and other construction materials.
Assists in surveys of project sites to obtain and analyze topographical
details of sites and prepares
necessary drawings to communicate this information.
Uses electronic or paper resources to research records, maps and other
data to obtain such typical
engineering data such as location of sewer stubs, water mains, hydrants,
etc. and zoning district
designations or special property assessments.
Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design
specifications including proper
placement and maintenance of erosion control measures.
Assists engineers to ensure that construction and repair of
transportation, water or wastewater
systems meet control requirements.
Assists in the review of private project development plans for
compliance with codes, regulations,
and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with
approved plans.
Assists in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications.
Assists in the maintenance of engineering and infrastructure records.
Prepares and drafts as-built
plans for street, sewer or light systems using digital and paper
systems.
Reviews applications for utility permits, street use permits, franchise
utility permits, etc.
Recommends to others on whether to issue or not to issue routine
permits.
Performs routine inspections related to land disturbance permits and
erosion control measures and
maintains related records.
Coordinates sidewalk inspection, maintenance and enforcement programs.
Assists in the development of pavement management systems.
Performs a variety of office related functions, including preparing
permits, correspondence, maps,
presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, printing
materials, answering phones and
responding to inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners,
staff, and the general public.
May perform other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
May serve as a member of various employee committees.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
\(A\) High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; and
\(B\) Minimum of one (1) year general construction experience
(footing/foundation walls/
streets/sewers/bridges); and
\(C\) Certification by the Kansas Department of Transportation as a
Level II-AC LPA Inspector, or
ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire; OR
\(D\) An equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
\(A\) Some knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and
methods as applicable to a
municipal setting; some knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and
regulations affecting
Division activities.
\(B\)