Electrical Construction Inspector I - Sacramento, United States - City of Sacramento

City of Sacramento

Verified Company

Sacramento, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

DEFINITION

To inspect work product and materials used in the offsite electrical construction work of a variety of public and private projects to insure conformance with applicable laws, ordinances, standards, plans, specifications and departmental regulations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry-level class in the electrical construction inspection series.

Incumbents of this class perform the more routine electrical inspection work that does not require previous electrical construction inspection experience.

Under the training concept, positions assigned to the class of Electrical Construction Inspector II which become vacant may reasonably be filled at the Electrical Construction Inspector I level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a higher level position.

Assignments of the Electrical Construction Inspector II/III may require the indirect or direct supervision of lower level Electrical Construction Inspector positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Inspect materials and construction work product for City capital improvement and private projects to insure compliance with the contract documents. Observe work during progress and upon completion. Inspection shall include checking lines, grade, size and location of facilities for conformance with city standards and regulations.
Be familiar with City Standard Specifications, project plans and specifications, and Operation and Maintenance requirements to insure project is properly constructed in accordance with all City requirements.
Prepare documentation and reports in accordance with city standard construction management and inspection procedures.
Oversee the performance and be knowledgeable of field tests.
Inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.
Confer with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience.
Coordinate work with other city departments and utilities.
Prepare necessary correspondence to the contractor regarding contract requirements.
Prepare asbuilt plans for completed projects.
Review and monitor construction schedule to insure construction is progressing in accordance with contract requirements.
Perform estimates and documentation of work complete for progress payments.
Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:
Materials, methods, regulations and requirements relative to the construction of electrical and related facilities associated with city street, park, utility and related projects.
Defects and faults in electrical construction installations.
Tools, surveying instruments and equipment used in construction of city projects.
Basic mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to:

Understand and interpret electrical engineering and related plans and specifications and to prepare accurate engineering records.
Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, and property owners.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to use computer programs applicable to the work.

Experience and Education:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be two years of subprofessional electrical engineering or journey level electrical construction experience, preferably including some electrical construction inspection experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service.

Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE:

If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section

Note:

Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week).

Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).**- If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.