Water Utility Inspector - VHBE

JOB LOCATION

Aurora, Colorado 80016-2946

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring rate for this position is $26.67 - $33.34 /hourly

This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week.  The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays. 

The deadline to submit applications is January 10, 2024. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

The City of Aurora is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector who perform Inspection of construction-related professional services during the construction phase of water projects. Construction Inspectors verify work is completed in compliance with plans, specifications, rules, regulations and City codes.

Aurora Water is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbents, as assigned, perform entry-level to journey-level inspections of wet utilities and related systems including fire and life safety systems of residential and capital projects to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities may include:

· Coordinates, and monitors water construction projects

· Works with consultants and engineers; monitors work being done

· Coordinates water issues with other city departments

· Reviews and Evaluates construction plans and specifications and suggests changes, as appropriate

· Maintains accurate construction files and records

· Identifies pre-problems areas and meets with contractors to resolve problems

· Conducts walk-through with contractors and inspects completed and in-progress work sites

· Performs miscellaneous field work such as gathering information, finding problem areas, and performing rude survey work

· Works on special projects as assigned

· Performs additional duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

· High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

· At least two (2) years’ experience performing construction inspections of water utilities for a public jurisdiction or consulting engineering firm

Knowledge:

· Knowledge of principles and techniques of construction as applicable to the construction of Utility projects

· Construction materials and equipment; construction contracts

Abilities:

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, contractors, developers, and citizens

· Use project management software

· Write detailed reports; review site plans, designs, and proposals

· Inspect and document construction activities

Skills:

· Strong interp