Construction Inspector (Seasonal)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision of the Engineering Division and reporting to the Engineering Coordinator, this position provides support and assistance by performing a wide range of engineering and construction related tasks, including waterlines, storm water/sanitary sewer, roadway, sidewalks, and drainage.

The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

1. Provides onsite construction inspection on capital improvement projects and infrastructure maintenance projects as assigned; applies standard engineering principles; prepares material estimates; assists with public meetings; records daily events noting progress, work items completed, and any discrepancies; assists in design and construction progress meetings, reviews pay applications; prepares change orders; serves as liaison between public and contractor; responds to public questions and concerns).
2. Responsible for ensuring that all construction activities comply with contract requirements and work is performed in accordance with good construction practices; verifying that materials and equipment incorporated into the project meet contract requirements; monitoring contract labor requirements; providing adequate and accurate reports; ensuring that applicable construction safety standards are met; verifying that approved Contractor submittals are available before work is performed; verifying that actual construction progress agrees with approved progress schedules.
3. Investigates resident requests for service (e.g., performs technical research; drafts written responses and provides telephone responses concerning infrastructure, traffic, drainage, and other engineering-related issues).
4. Performs inspections and rating of City streets, street lights, structures, guardrail installation, and curbs; reviews drainage calculations, erosion control, grading plans, and water and sanitary capacity.
5. Provides surveying, design, drafting, and cost estimates for in-house engineering projects related to all construction and water, storm water and sanitary sewer; maintains, updates, and issues street opening permits/stormwater management permits.
6. Maintains licenses and certifications as required, if any.
7. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
8. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (* indicates developed after employment).
Knowledge of:

• *Applicable laws, regulations, City policies, procedures, and requirements including Ohio Ethics law and Public Records law;
• Safety standards
• Government structure and process; 
• Civil and traffic engineering; 
• Materials, methods, and equipment used in roadway, waterline, storm and sanitary sewer construction; 
• *Columbus Construction & Materials Specification (current edition); 
• OEPA regulations; 
• Project management and construction management (including plans and specs); 
• drafting; 
• Surveying; 
• Mechanical diagrams;
• Public relations; 
• *Local geographic area.

• Proficient use of applicable technology and software
• Use of modern office equipment;
• Motor vehicle operation; 
• Use of engineering tools/equipment; 
• Use of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CAD) software; 
• Use of surveying tools/equipment.

• Interpret and carry out a variety of instructions in basic written, oral, picture, or schedule form;
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions;
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion; 
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; 
• Compile and prepare reports; instruct others; 
• Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; 
• Communicate effectively; 
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships; 
• Resolve complaints; 
• Travel to and gain access to work site.