Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector

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Construction Inspector

Salary

$30.96 Hourly

Location

City of Bellingham, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

24-Construction Insp-Interdep

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

10/04/2024

Closing Date

10/21/2024 8:30 AM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Local 1937

Description

Benefits

Questions

Nature of Work

Are you ready to transition your construction project inspector experience to the public sector? The City of Bellingham is working on many new and exciting projects, and we need your expertise in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Performs field inspections of capital construction, private development and private facilities contract projects to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

This position will start at Step 1 ($30.96 / hour). Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) and City policy. The 2023 full hourly range for this position is $30.96 – $38.10. For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.

City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City’s 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan.

Employees will receive 12 paid holidays in addition to one paid floating holiday each year. Employees accrue 8 hours total of contract and state sick leave per month in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and Washington State Law. At the time of hire, employees will accrue 7.33 hours of vacation per month. Vacation accruals increase based on years of service. Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employee to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

For additional information regarding benefits and compensation Information please visit the following:

Labor Agreements, Pay Schedules and E-Team Employee Handbook – City of Bellingham (cob.org) (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule)

Employment Benefits – City of Bellingham (cob.org)

Closing Date/Time: Mon., 10/21/24 8:30 AM Pacific Time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Observes work in progress and conducts inspections of assigned construction projects to ensure procedures and materials used are within specified standards and comply with applicable codes, city requirements and with the issued permit. Advises contractor if work performed or materials used do not meet applicable codes and/or contract; orders suspension of work or remedy, as needed.

Tracks and evaluates construction progress, documents inspections and maintains required records, pictures and logs of construction activities. Measures projects to facilitate making “as built” drawings for permanent records; checks line, grade, size, elevation and location of improvements.

Recommends field design changes to accommodate field conditions and works with project engineer to coordinate change orders and authorize additional project costs.

Records and verifies material quantities received and used during specific project phases; Prepares pay estimates for completion of project phases.

Schedules field tests and coordinates permit inspections as required.

Informs supervisor and project engineer(s) of progress and details of construction projects, maintains communications with contractor, citizens and City staff regarding complaints, construction activities, and concerns. Acts as point of contact in the event of emergencies that arise after hours related to construction.

Participates in construction meetings; performs plan and/or permit review.

Inspects traffic control and personnel for compliance with local guidelines and current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:

Performs other related work of a similar nature and level.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office setting and field environments while conducting inspections, exposing the employee to inclement weather, traffic and construction site hazards, noise, and toxic fumes. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow standard safety practices. Inspectors should expect to enter and exit their vehicle many times each day. Must be available for on-call problem resolution and troubleshooting of emergencies and issues that arise after hours as a result of construction.

Physical ability to perform essential functions of the job, including:

Frequently communicate accurate information and ideas with others;

Frequently travel between indoor and outdoor locations; stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, squat, and traverse on uneven terrain, loose soil and sloped surfaces;

Operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and fax machine;

Occasionally lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs;

Hear and see sufficiently to respond quickly in a noisy fast-paced environment while meeting mandated safety standards.

Experience and Training

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of construction inspection experience for a variety of construction projects required. Must include inspection on public works projects or closely related area;

AND

One year of vocational training in engineering technology or related field.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.

Necessary Special Requirements

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Washington State drivers license and good driving record. A three-year driving abstract must be submitted prior to hire.

Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check and child and adult abuse records check. – Must secure and maintain the following certifications within 1 year of hire, some positions may require additional job specific certifications.

Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL)

CPR and First Aid Certification

Flagger Certification

Selection Process

You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along

Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and required supplemental questions). Provide as much detail as you believe will fully describe your experience and training.

Application Review Process:

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must provide specific, detailed information so an initial determination can be made regarding your level of qualifications for this position. Applicant status will be updated on or around October 22, 2024.

Experience and Training Rating: Applicants that meet minimum qualifications will go through an Experience and Training Rating. Relevancy of your experience and training, together with composition, grammar, spelling and punctuation will be considered when evaluating responses. Applicant status will be updated on or around October 31, 2024. All candidates who achieve a passing score of 60% or greater on the Experience and Training Rating will be invited to participate in the Oral Board Interview. Applicants must get a minimum score of 60% or higher from the Experience and Training review to be invited to oral board interviews.

All applicants who achieve the passing score from the Experience and Training Rating will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of November 10, 2024. Applicants must have a passing score of 60% or higher to be placed on the eligibility register.

Applicants will be notified via email of Final Scores & Ranks. The final ranking of the register will be based on total scores for the following: Experience and Training Rating (40%) and Oral Board Interview (60%).

If you wish to claim Veterans’ Preference Points, please complete the Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration Form (https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/COB-Veterans-Scoring-Criteria-Declaration-PDF.pdf) and upload it to your application with your DD214.

Final candidates will be referred to the department for additional examination, assessment, or test.

This recruitment process will create a Civil Service eligibility register that will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they become available. There is currently 1 full-time vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department. This position is represented by a union.

Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers.

Equal Opportunity:

Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individuals race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment.

Fair Hiring Practices

The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment.

The City will not inquire about an applicants criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made.

The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied.

The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate.

There are many good reasons for working at the City of Bellingham. The work is rewarding and you have an opportunity to serve your community. Another good reason is the great benefits that the City offers its employees. See our benefits section (https://www.cob.org/employment/pages/benefits.aspx) for additional information.

This position is represented by The Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 bargaining unit. Specific benefit information including Holidays, Vacation Accruals, Health, Dental and Vision Plans with cost sharing and Deferred Compensation Match can be found in the Local 1937 labor agreement (https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/1937-2022-2023-CBA.pdf) .

This position is covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the DRS website (http://www.drs.wa.gov/) for more information on PERS.

Civil Service Information

This position is subject to the Bellingham Civil Service Commission. When a vacancy occurs, the top fifteen candidates or the top 25% of the register will be forwarded to the department for further consideration. All new Civil Service employees are subject to a one-year probationary period. A candidate may challenge the scope, content, or method of an examination or test, and a protest may be filed in writing with the Examiner within five (5) days following the date of the challenged examination. A candidate may also challenge the scoring of an examination or test, failure of the candidate on any part of an examination, or clerical error in examination results of any examination or test, and a protest may be filed in writing with the Examiner within five (5) days of notification of the challenged result. The Examiner shall consider all timely filed protests and make appropriate corrections if an error is demonstrated.

Veterans Scoring Criteria

Applicants who have been honorably discharged from active military duty may be eligible to receive veterans scoring criteria points as provided by Washington State Law (RCW 41.04.010). If you wish to claim Veterans’ Preference Points, please complete the Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration Form (https://cob.org/wp-content/uploads/COB-Veterans-Scoring-Criteria-Declaration-PDF.pdf) and upload it to your application with your DD214.

01

Do you have a minimum of two years of construction inspection experience for a variety construction projects? (Must include inspection on public works projects, civil engineering construction or closely related area)

Yes

No

02

Do you have one year of college or vocational coursework in engineering technology or related field? If yes, please list education credentials completed.

03

If you answered NO to question(s) #1 and/or #2, do you have an equivalent combination of experience and training that provided you with the knowledge and skills to perform the essential functions of the position will also be considered. Please explain in detail.

04

Are you willing and able to secure and maintain the following certifications within 1 year of hire, some positions may require additional job specific certifications.

– Washington State Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) – CPR and First Aid Certification – Flagger Certification

Yes

No

05

Do you have or are you willing to obtain a Washington State drivers license and provide a 3-year driving history prior to hire if required by the position?

06

Describe your experience with public works construction inspection practices, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Please include employer(s) and dates of employment where you gained the experience.

07

If you are requesting Veterans Preference points, a completed Veterans Scoring Criteria Status Declaration is required along with a copy of your DD214. The required form is in the Selections Process section of the Job Posting. Check “YES” here if you are attaching a Veterans Declaration form and DD214.

Yes

No

Required Question

Agency

City of Bellingham

Address

104 West Magnolia Street Bellingham, Washington, 98225

Phone

360-778-8228

Website

http://www.cob.org/employment

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