Construction inspector I

City of Leavenworth • Leavenworth, KS • 2h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13531763

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Construction Inspector

Department: Public Works

Division: Engineering

Retirement: KPERS

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Date: March 27, 2026

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a wide variety of routine technical engineering related work for environmental, water, sewer,

street, and other public works projects and programs. This is a technical position in the area of

construction inspection, interpretation of plans and specifications, documentation of construction

activities and other related engineering work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Project Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)

Reviews project specifications and confers with City Engineer, Project Manager and/or Engineering

Technician II concerning assistance required such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation

of field conditions, design changes, and reports.

Assists in project management for the construction of the municipal public works projects.

Inspects new construction, renovation and repair work for quality, material and workmanship to

ensure all work complies with specifications, ordinances, City standards and contract documents.

Acts as a liaison for the Public Works Department with contractors, utility companies, general public

and other city agencies. Conducts on-site construction meetings with various entities involved.

Performs and documents sanitary system acceptance testing.

Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results. Drafts and calculates field notes to document

quantities, alignment, grade and locations according to project plans or to document monthly and

final progress pay estimates. Calculates dimensions, profiles, specifications, and quantities of

materials such as pipe, concrete, and other construction materials.

Assists in surveys of project sites to obtain and analyze topographical details of sites and prepares

necessary drawings to communicate this information.

Uses electronic or paper resources to research records, maps and other data to obtain such typical

engineering data such as location of sewer stubs, water mains, hydrants, etc. and zoning district

designations or special property assessments.

Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design specifications including proper

placement and maintenance of erosion control measures.

Assists engineers to ensure that construction and repair of transportation, water or wastewater

systems meet control requirements.

Assists in the review of private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations,

and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.

Assists in the preparation of engineering plans and specifications.

Assists in the maintenance of engineering and infrastructure records. Prepares and drafts as-built

plans for street, sewer or light systems using digital and paper systems.

Reviews applications for utility permits, street use permits, franchise utility permits, etc.

Recommends to others on whether to issue or not to issue routine permits.

Performs routine inspections related to land disturbance permits and erosion control measures and

maintains related records.

Coordinates sidewalk inspection, maintenance and enforcement programs.

Assists in the development of pavement management systems.

Performs a variety of office related functions, including preparing permits, correspondence, maps,

presentation materials, brochures, reducing field notes, printing materials, answering phones and

respondingto inquiries from contractors, developers, property owners, staff, and the general public.

May perform other duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

May serve as a member of various employee committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; and

(B) Minimum of one (1) year general construction experience (footing/foundation walls/

streets/sewers/bridges); and

ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire; OR

(D) An equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(A) Some knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a

municipal setting; some knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting

Division activities.

(B)

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