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Form of workREQUISITION #: req7427
DEPARTMENT: Ut Water UTL Engineering Div
LOCATION: UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $57,482.00 - 86,223.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $65,000.00 - 75,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 2/2/2024.
You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and motor vehicle report required.
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
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Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Senior Inspector, Water Engineering to join their Water Utilities Engineering group to play a critical role in overseeing and assessing construction methods and best practices related to Water Utilities and development projects. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that construction procedures and materials align with approved plans, industry standards, and the specific specifications set forth by the City of Fort Collins. You will work closely with engineers and contractors in the field, and act as the regulatory enforcement on various projects. The ideal candidate will bring prior knowledge of the design, installation, and materials used in the construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Inspects construction work for Water Utilities and development projects to ensure compliance with City Code and applicable criteria, regulations, and standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of proper design, installation, and maintenance of Water Utilities infrastructure.
- Knowledge of construction management and the ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications and recognize and discuss deviations from standards with Contractors.
- Coordinates work items, scheduling, and communication among contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, citizens, and others as needed to identify key milestones and potential obstacles to successful project completion.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Ability to collaborate with City staff, developers, engineers, contractors and impacted property owners through cooperative partnerships to achieve high compliance.
- Understanding of building construction site activities and processes, particularly related to safety factors such as defensive driving and proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Performs, supervises and/or reviews pressure tests, vacuum tests, and water quality tests to ensure proper installation and integrity of water/wastewater pipelines and manholes.
- Performs, supervises and/or reviews testing of construction materials such as concrete, soil, and asphalt to verify the physical properties and ensure the structural integrity of the materials.
- Participates in preparing, writing, and reviewing project specifications and bid documents.
- Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards and approved plans and specifications. Prepares and/or reviews drawings that show deviations from construction drawings to incorporate onto the record construction drawing set (As-builts).
- Reviews, issues, and approves construction permits, excavation permits, building permits and certificates of occupancy.
- Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and prepares and reviews progress reports.
- Knowledge and understanding of directional boring processes and industry standards.
- Ability to work independently and in teams with minimum supervision while employing effective time management practices to balance large volumes of work tasks and responsibilities.
Management Responsibilities
No
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current construction and engineering principles and practices.
- Knowledge of construction management and ability to recognize deviations from standards and/or substandard materials.
- Ability to verify dimensions, levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
- Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations; ability to perform statistical analysis.
- Ability to use computer-aided design, spreadsheet, graphics, permitting, review, presentation, and word processing software (i.e., Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, Accela).
- Ability to monitor project construction budgets and schedules and identify potential adverse impacts on project funding and completion.
- Technical writing skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and related technical documents.
- Ability to prepare bid specifications.
- Ability to write inspection reports.
- Ability to remain current with changing construction methods and practices and to attend lectures, seminars, conferences, etc.
- Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift items weighing 50 lbs., walk over rough terrain, and work in all variety of weather conditions.
Required Education
Minimum/PreferredEducation LevelMinimum College degree or equivalent work experience.Preferred Associates/Bachelor's degree with coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other specialized skill training or related certification.
Experience Requirements
- Three (3) or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Valid driver's license.
- Level 2 Water Distribution & Level 2 Wastewater Collection Certification or ability to obtain in first two years.
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Sr Inspector, Water Engr
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
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