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City of Spring Hill Kansas Construction Inspector in Spring Hill, Kansas
The City of Spring Hill, Kansas seeks a highly qualified, dynamic professional to oversee inspections and other related tasks on various projections. Apply now to be an integral part of the process as Spring Hill continues to grow! We offer excellent comprehensive benefits including 100% City paid medical, dental and vision premiums for the 2024-2025 Plan Year. We also offer other great benefits such as vision care allotment, paid leave, holiday pay, KPERS retirement and a City of Spring Hill Retirement package. Start a great new career with the City of Spring Hill.
Pay, Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent and valid drivers license required. College level coursework in engineering, construction management, or related field desired. Professional construction-related certifications preferred
Construction Inspector II
- Starting pay $27.04 per hour, actual pay depends on experience
- Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible inspection experience on civil engineering related projects required.
Construction Inspector III
- Starting pay $30.28 per hour, actual pay depends on experience
- Minimum 7 years of increasingly responsible inspection experience on civil engineering related projects required.
This is a non-exempt position regarding the provisions of the FLSA.
Brief Description of Duties:
Under the supervision of the City Engineer, the Construction Inspector is a non-exempt position under FLSA. The Construction Inspector oversees grading operations; conducts construction inspections of sidewalks, streets, curbs, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mains, and other public infrastructure to ensure compliance with city ordinances, construction plans and specifications; participates in the review of engineering construction plans; acts as a liaison between contractors, city staff, and citizens; assists with emergency operations, including snow removal operations, as required. The City Inspector must have the ability to multi-task and perform job functions with evolving priorities as well as establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
Coordinates with the City Engineer to review project plans and contract documents ensuring conformance with city specifications, standards, and policies
Attends pre-construction conference meetings to discuss proper construction methods and materials testing requirements for each project
Reviews shop drawing submittals for construction materials and verifies accuracy of "as-built" plans
Inspect and monitor items related to site grading, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, street construction, and other routine construction activities, ensuring conformance with city specifications, standards, and policies
Observe necessary testing for streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water mains, including subgrade, concrete and asphalt tests
Performs curb, sidewalk, and driveway inspections on residential and commercial properties prior to certificate of occupancy
Actively manage assigned projects from a field perspective
Measure and track completed quantities, review pay estimate submittals, provide input on change order items, and prepare project closeout documents
Performs enforcement actions as necessary which may include rejection of non-compliant material and/or construction methods as well as enforcement of the right-of-way ordinance
Reviews all change order and payment requests from contractors