Inspect the work of contractors on a variety of construction relative to assigned area of responsibility including, but not limited to, traffic control, streets, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, driveway pads, water, wastewater, sewer and storm drainage projects; ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contracts and ordinances; and maintain records and prepare reports on projects inspected. This is the entry level class in the Construction Inspector series. This class is distinguished from the Construction Inspector II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series including permit inspections of City right-of-way work and construction affecting storm drainage operations. Since this class is typically an entry level class, employees may have only limited work experience, including street, sidewalks, curbs/gutters, driveway pads, sewer, water and storm drainage operations.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in building and construction trades, or engineering; and
Two (2) years of construction or construction inspection experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Environmental:
Office and construction site environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, heat, cold, inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment.
Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.
