What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at Weber Basin Water Conservancy District?
About Us
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is Northern Utah's Regional Water Supplier for: treated municipal water, wholesale irrigation water, retail secondary irrigation water, untreated industrial water and groundwater replacement water. We proudly serve the water needs in Davis, Weber, Summit, Morgan and Box Elder counties.
We are looking to fill a Construction Inspector position. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with an option to work a 5/4/9 schedule that includes 9 hour days with every other Friday off.
We offer excellent benefits including a wellness program, pension, 401(k) plan, paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, vision, HRA, life, LTD insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Every employee at Weber Basin is responsible for fostering an organizational culture that is based on the District's core values of Collaboration, Ownership, Mutual Respect, Professionalism, Appreciation, Safety, and Sustainability.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs inspection of construction projects and field activities to ensure compliance with District plans, specifications and contract provisions; performs related work as assigned. Fully capable of independently performing a variety of inspections on construction and maintenance projects. Oversees and manages all District and BOR license agreements. The duties are of a wide range - from fairly routine to highly technical.
Essential Job Functions
Experience: At least one year of prior job-related experience preferred.
Knowledge: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of projects. Kn wledge of arithmetic and geometry and their applications.
Use of math skills to solve problems. Ability to manage time of self. Ability to reason and problem solve. Ability to work with others in a positive and professional manner.
Abilities: Must have the ability to deal firmly with construction contractors, to read and interpret construction drawings, to work independently as well as follow directions, to operate survey equipment and to communicate effectively both verbally and it writing. Must have the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is Northern Utah's Regional Water Supplier for: treated municipal water, wholesale irrigation water, retail secondary irrigation water, untreated industrial water and groundwater replacement water. We proudly serve the water needs in Davis, Weber, Summit, Morgan and Box Elder counties.
We are looking to fill a Construction Inspector position. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with an option to work a 5/4/9 schedule that includes 9 hour days with every other Friday off.
We offer excellent benefits including a wellness program, pension, 401(k) plan, paid vacation and sick leave, health, dental, vision, HRA, life, LTD insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Every employee at Weber Basin is responsible for fostering an organizational culture that is based on the District's core values of Collaboration, Ownership, Mutual Respect, Professionalism, Appreciation, Safety, and Sustainability.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs inspection of construction projects and field activities to ensure compliance with District plans, specifications and contract provisions; performs related work as assigned. Fully capable of independently performing a variety of inspections on construction and maintenance projects. Oversees and manages all District and BOR license agreements. The duties are of a wide range - from fairly routine to highly technical.
Essential Job Functions
- Inspects construction projects to ensure compliance with District plans, specifications and policies; reviews pay estimates, change orders and other documentation related to the construction management of District projects; maintains and enforces schedules on District projects; prepares inspection reports on District projects.
- Compiles and reports information for the review of "as-built" plans; prepares and/or reviews "as-built" plans for completeness and accuracy; reviews preliminary plans and shop drawings to avoid construction problems and conflicts.
- Reviews and makes recommendations for the solution of construction problems and conditions.
- Performs construction surveys and GPS work; schedules and arranges for soils and materials testing and other special services or materials; conducts a variety of tests on new facilities.
- Coordinates construction and inspection services in cooperation with contractors, other agencies and other concerned parties; meets and confers with representatives of utility companies, contractors, public agencies and the general public; answers citizen complaints and requests for information.
- Interprets plans, specifications, codes, ordinances and policies to contractors and District staff; explains the limits and parameters of the work as required; reads and interprets maps, engineering drawings, plat maps, sketches and service manuals to determine location, size, and construction material and characteristics of facilities.
- Performs research for various District and Bureau of reclamation right of way projects, including gathering and compiling information for reports and responding to questions from property owners, right of way agents and others.
- Assists in coordinating with District engineers, staff and consultants on right of way issues related to design and alignment of proposed and existing facilities; creates or reviews the accuracy of right of way drawings and legal descriptions.
- Processes District and BOR License Agreements including the collection of fees, and review of applications for District approval. Coordinates communication with the BOR as necessary.
Experience: At least one year of prior job-related experience preferred.
Knowledge: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of projects. Kn wledge of arithmetic and geometry and their applications.
Use of math skills to solve problems. Ability to manage time of self. Ability to reason and problem solve. Ability to work with others in a positive and professional manner.
Abilities: Must have the ability to deal firmly with construction contractors, to read and interpret construction drawings, to work independently as well as follow directions, to operate survey equipment and to communicate effectively both verbally and it writing. Must have the ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.