Construction Inspector Ii

Salary : $35,630.40 - $41,912.00 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2400616
Department: Municipal Development
Division: MD-Transp Infra Tx - Streets
Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Closing Date: 12/4/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: MP
Position Summary
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 full journey level class within the Construction Inspector series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Construction Inspector I by the inspection of contract construction projects within a variety of areas including streets, concrete, buildings, wastewater, utilities, drainage and traffic control. Employees at this level receive instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Construction Inspector III in that the latter exercises functional and technical lead over lower level inspection staff and perform the most difficult and complex duties.
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.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
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
Three (3) 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.
Preferred Knowledge

• Modern construction principles, practices and terminology
• Soil compaction and density testing
• Methods and techniques of traffic control
• Operational characteristics of City storm drainage systems
• Methods and techniques of storm drainage inspection
• Basic mathematical principles
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
• Fundamental engineering and physics principles
• Principles and techniques of materials testing
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a construction inspection program
• Soils and properties used in the support of pavements

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Learn to make appropriate corrections in construction zones
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Learn pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
• Inspect storm drainage systems for compliance with applicable drainage ordinances and regulations
• Perform field surveys on commercial and residential sites
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Maintain records and prepare basic reports
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform complex mathematical computations quickly and accurately
• Read and interpret complex drawings and specifications
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques
• Prepare construction files for audit and payment purposes
• Work independently as well as with others in the development of assigned projects

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

02
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

03
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question