Seasonal Construction Inspector

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　　Seasonal Construction Inspector

　　Salary

　　$24.97 - $26.05 Hourly

　　Location

　　Des Moines, IA

　　Job Type

　　Temporary Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　6739-12-2023

　　Department

　　Parks

　　Division

　　PK200226 - PK Horticulture Maintenance

　　Opening Date

　　01/08/2024

　　Closing Date

　　4/15/2024 4:00 PM Central

　　FLSA

　　Non-Exempt

　　Bargaining Unit

　　MEA

　　Occupational Group

　　Non-Civil Service

　　Location of Vacancy

　　Parks and Recreation

　　Recruitment

　　Entrance

　　Selection Method

　　Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application.

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Distinguishing Features of the Class

　　Under direction to perform inspection services on a wide range of non-complex municipal construction projects; performs directly related work as required.

　　Assignment Departments: Engineering or Parks and Recreation

　　Approximate employment duration: This is a 6-9 month assignment. Employment period is between March and November; 40 plus hours per week; Monday-Saturday.

　　Posting will be closing on Monday, April 15, 2024

　　Acceptable Experience and Training

　　Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and

　　Some experience in public works and\or building trades construction; OR

　　Any equivalent combination of related education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

　　Prior experience in civil engineering technology and/or public improvement construction such as street paving, sewer construction or other related public improvement construction is preferred.

　　Required Special Qualifications

　　Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks.

　　Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.

　　Possession of valid driver's license or equivalent mobility.

　　If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to [email protected], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application.

　　Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

　　Under direction to inspect a variety of non-complex public improvement projects.

　　Reviews plans, specifications, contract documents and special provisions for each assigned project with supervisor.

　　Performs a variety of field and laboratory tests to assure workmanship and materials meet required standards;

　　Prepares detailed written daily reports on progress and details of inspections;

　　Performs miscellaneous routine survey, drafting, clerical and engineering assignments as directed.

　　Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems.

　　Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;

　　Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;

　　Assists Senior Construction Inspectors in administering tests, preparing daily reports, and inspections of larger scale, more complex public improvement projects;

　　Assigned to testing laboratory as needed;

　　Assigned to survey department as needed;

　　Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.