Project Inspector - Engineering (IN, South Bend)

SALARYup to $65,535 annuallySCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Winter Hrs. - 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)SUMMARY:Perform inspection for a variety of heavy construction, highway, building, and public works construction projects.As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness & SafetyEssential Job FunctionsServes as a resident inspector for buildings, sewer, water and roadway construction projects. Monitors construction projects ensuring quality construction methods in accordance to plans and specifications.Maintains construction records. Processes a variety of records used to keep track of performance. material testing and quantities.Responsible for field testing and documentation of materials used. Tests materials such as concrete, asphalt and soils for adherence to specifications.Reviews plans for Public Works construction.Provides survey advice to various City Departments including right of ways, street elevation and drainage problems.Determine property ownership from public records.Non-Essential/ Marginal Functions:Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to a college degree in civil engineering and/or six years of experience in construction and/or civil engineering. Some specialized training or work experience in land/route surveying. A working knowledge of public works construction practices and materials. Ability to inspect construction work for adherence to codes and specifications; ability to deal effectively with contractors and the public; knowledge of personal computers and related software in a networked environment, including Excel and Word Perfect. Valid driver's license.Environmental/ Work Conditions:Work is performed at a variety of locations: the County-City Building office, on job sites and in or on facilities under construction in ambient weather. Occasionally move and lift 80 pounds.Equipment:Personal Computer (laptop), Surveying Equipment, Automobile, Magnetic locatorWORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed at a variety of locations: the County-City Building Office, on job sites, and in or on facilities under construction in ambient weather. Occasionally move and lift 80 pounds.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran's status, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.REQUIRED:Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required, Background checkJ-18808-Ljbffr