Construction Inspector I

Non-Negotiable Starting Pay: $27.3925 Hourly / $56,976.40 Annually
Apply Online:http://www.moline.il.us/109/Employment
Who Are We?
The City of Moline is a welcoming, hardworking community located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. With a population of just over 42,000, Moline offers the perfect mix of small-town feel and big-city convenience.

As a full-service city, we’re here to provide great services, support local growth, and make Moline a great place to live, work, and visit. We’re proud of our team and the work we do to keep our city running smoothly.

When you join the City of Moline, you become part of a group that values making a difference in the community. We’re all about doing good work and helping each other succeed.

How You’ll Contribute
As a Construction Inspector I, you will support the successful delivery of municipal public works projects by preparing and updating CAD drawings, observing construction activities, and collecting field data through surveying and material testing to ensure compliance with approved plans, contract specifications, City ordinances, and applicable standards. You will work closely with engineers, contractors, property owners, and the public to coordinate activities in the public right-of-way, respond to inquiries related to traffic control and construction impacts, and assist with permits, easements, and right-of-entry documentation. Through accurate documentation, clear communication, and attention to detail, you will help promote safe work zones, maintain reliable infrastructure, and ensure projects are completed efficiently and in the best interest of the community.

• Prepare and revise CAD drawings for municipal capital improvement projects, including streets, water mains, and sewer systems
• Perform construction observation and inspection on routine public works projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Conduct surveying activities using total station equipment, including locating property lines, rights-of-way, monuments, elevations, and reference points, and maintain accurate field records
• Perform material testing (soil, concrete, and related tests) to verify compliance with contract and quality standards
• Evaluate construction operations and document contractor work activities, quantities, and progress
• Coordinate with engineers and contractors to manage construction activities within the public right-of-way
• Review, assess, and recommend traffic control plans in accordance with City ordinances and MUTCD requirements
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public and businesses related to construction, traffic control, and permitted right-of-way activities
• Prepare, interpret, and discuss construction-related documents such as permits, easements, rights-of-entry, and driveway permits with affected property owners
• Enforce City ordinance violations by preparing notices of corrective action and supporting compliance efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering drafting, surveying, construction practices, and related terminology used in municipal public works projects
• Working knowledge of mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry, as applied to surveying and construction measurements
• Skill in the use of CAD software, GIS applications (such as ArcMap), surveying equipment, and material testing tools
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Ability to recognize construction deviations and assess compliance with approved plans and standards
• Skill in collecting, documenting, and maintaining accurate field notes, records, and inspection reports
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally with contractors, engineers, property owners, and the public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships while performing duties in varied field and office environments

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Coursework or demonstrated understanding of algebra and trigonometry
• Related education, training, or experience in construction inspection, surveying, drafting, engineering technology, or public works is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Illinois driver’s license, or ability to obtain one, with the ability to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of job duties
• No additional licenses or certifications are required at the time of hire; however, related certifications in construction inspection, surveying, or materials testing are beneficial and may be supported or encouraged by the City

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to operate technical and scientific instruments and equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work is performed under varied weather conditions in disagreeable conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAFSCME employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire.

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