Under general supervision, inspects the construction, repair, and rehabilitation of infrastructure at the District’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Recycled Water Facility, sewer mains, residential and building sewers, and other collection system facilities; reviews construction documents for District and development projects; coordinates construction activities with District staff and contractors; acts as the field representative for the District; performs construction contract administration and project recordkeeping work related to construction management and inspection; and ensures compliance with District standards and/or project plans and specifications.

Senior Construction Inspector is the journey-level classification in the Construction Inspector series. This classification is distinguished from the Construction Inspector by the independent performance of the full range of inspection and construction management related duties consistent with District Code and standards as well as other work in support of development projects.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Under general supervision from the Senior Engineer and may receive direction from the Engineering Services Director/District Engineer. Exercises no direct supervision of staff. May act as a lead when assigned District teams and projects, and as such may

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Coordinate construction activities with District staff to mitigate impacts to District operations and maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with contract documents and District Code and standards.
• Actively engage with District staff to plan, design, and procure materials and contractor services for emergency construction and construction projects that are not subject to public bidding requirements.
• Perform civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation inspections on capital improvement and rehabilitation construction projects to District conveyance, distribution, collections, and wastewater and recycled water treatment facilities.
• Inspect and observe testing of public and private recycled water and wastewater pipelines and facilities throughout the construction process by other agencies, developers, and customers on behalf of the District.
• Participate in inspections and investigations of reported wastewater discharge violations and recycled water discharges. Coordinate construction resources to enact infrastructure repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications, relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, District code, and industry standards for materials and methods and coordinate with the assigned Project or Construction Manager to obtain the District Engineer’s approval to resolve non-compliance issues.
• Ensure contractors have fulfilled contracted obligations as specified by the District and that work products meet District standards and/or project plans and specifications to effectively close out construction projects and ensure initial compliance with warranty provisions.
• Provide appropriate supporting documentation and assistance to the assigned Project or Construction Manager for change order and extra work provision negotiations.
• Maintain daily construction activity logs with sufficient detail to track project activities, materials, schedule impacts, and costs; record materials onsite and installation dates, and work performed to support progress payment and change order analysis.
• Provide regular construction reports with sufficiently detailed and accurate information to the construction manager and other agencies to ensure effective and timely communication.
• Research and regularly report new materials for consideration and other developments in public works construction practices and recommend changes to the District Code and standards as necessary.
• Coordinate sampling of materials for examination or analysis by outside laboratories as required by contract documents.
• Participate in construction document review process for new public and private sewer and recycled water development infrastructure.
• Participate in reviewing capital improvement project design documents for biddability and constructability issues.
• Participate in department initiatives to document and/or formalize work practices related to construction activities.
• Provide utility locating support in accordance with the District’s Underground Service Alert (U.S.A.) procedure.
• Answer general questions and assist in responding to complaints from public or private agencies concerning issues with wastewater and recycled water infrastructure installation and/or locating of those facilities.
• Understand and assess the safety measures on construction sites for conformance with District specifications and standards, as applicable.
• Effectively perform other work duties and responsibilities consistent with the position on an as-needed and assigned basis.

• Supports development and implementation of the District’s Strategic Plan and associated Strategic Initiatives.

• Actively promote the District’s focus on effective and respectful communications to build better work relationships at all levels in the organization.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other staff members, staff at other agencies, and professional organizations.
  

• Participate in teams engaged in District projects and organizational activities.
  

• Participate in District related civic events, meetings, committees, and staff functions.
  

• Provide appropriate, timely, and customer-service focused responses to inquiries from the public.
  

• Understand and conform with the District’s Policies and Procedures.
  

• Understand and conform with the District’s Safety Program.

QUALIFYING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

A combination of training and experience that demonstrates an individual has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation if needed). A person with the following combined training and experience would most likely qualify to compete in a selection process:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, and: 1) a construction inspector’s certification/completion of a construction inspection apprenticeship, or 2) an associate degree in construction inspection and/or construction management.

• Construction project inspection, management, and contract administration practices, including change orders, inspection standards, construction progress documentation, and conflict resolution techniques.
• Practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction, operation, and maintenance of recycled water and wastewater facilities and equipment.
• Legal, regulatory, code, and permit requirements applicable to public works construction projects and construction site activity.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to the work.
• Design, construction, and operation of wastewater and recycled treatment plants and supporting facilities, pump stations, sanitary sewer collection and transmission pipelines, and recycled water distribution infrastructure and equipment.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by respectively interacting with the public, contractors, equipment vendors, and District staff.

• Interpret and apply the general intent and specific provisions of multiple laws, regulations, and specifications.
• Apply technical public works construction practices to specific issues.
• Record data and information and produce summary reports demonstrating the enforcement of relevant codes and standards.
• Communicate professionally, fairly, respectfully, and clearly to coworkers, supervisors, customers, and the public to effectively communicate ideas and assert a point of view in complex and controversial situations.
• Read and understand construction contract drawings and specifications.
• Evaluate, plan, and establish a sequence of action for multiple project components to progress toward specific objectives.
• Perform mathematical, statistical, and algebraic calculations common to public works construction project quantification, inspection, and recording.
• Apply proper safety procedures as appropriate for the project environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• File box (full) – up to 30 lbs.
• Set of plans – up to 45 lbs

• Employee frequently required to talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions or works in confined spaces, where noise levels may be loud.
• Works in an office environment with controlled lighting and ventilation and moderate noise levels.
• This position may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). The specific PPE required for the exposure will be listed in the Engineering Services Department standard operating procedures.

A valid California Class C driver’s license and insurability under the District’s driving program must always be maintained.