Senior Construction Management Inspector

Senior Construction Management Inspector

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Construction Management Inspector position. This position serves as the inspector for multiple Clark County Department of Aviation (CCDOA) and Tenant Improvement projects and at times, will direct and review the work of third-party inspectors and surveyors. Further, this position inspects CCDOA direct projects, CCDOA tenant or lessee-built projects, and public works and developer-built projects that are adjacent to or on CCDOA property for conformance with County, state, and industry plans, specifications, codes, and contract provisions. In addition, this position ensures that required modifications are accomplished and performs safety inspections on projects.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and / or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Employee Services.

Employee Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

The minimum requirements for this position include :

Education and Experience : Equivalent to two years of college level coursework in pre-engineering, construction technology or a related field AND four (4) years of full-time construction inspection experience, preferably inspecting public works projects. Experience in a field related to the work may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Licensing and Certification : Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of hire. Certain positions in certain departments may require possession of a valid ICC or other nationally recognized inspection certificate as a combination inspector and possession of one specialty certificate.

Medical Examination : Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing : Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Residency Requirement : Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.

Citizenship : Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Background Check : Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education / experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration.

Customs and Border Protection Security Seal Program : Employment with the Department of Aviation in this job title is contingent upon a ten-year employment and five-year residency history record check and the ability to present original identity-based documentation in order to meet the requirements for a Security Seal.

Physical demands include :

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to travel to and from work sites; strength and stamina to inspect various public work projects; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone or by radio. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Examples of duties include :

• Provides lead direction, training and work review to a group of inspectors; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
• Depending upon assignment, may provide input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary and other personnel matters; may sign evaluation forms and counsel employees as required.
• Serves as chief inspector on particularly large or complex projects.
• Performs on-site inspections of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, catch basins, storm and sanitary sewers, traffic signals and controls, rough and fine grading and related public works projects.
• Reviews plans, maps, specifications, soils reports, contracts and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, County and industry codes and regulations; notes changes required and follows up as necessary.
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public; confers with County engineering and inspection staff regarding possible changes to plans and problem resolution.
• Inspects safety aspects of jobs in progress; ensures proper traffic control and barricading; encourages contractors to observe applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Checks plans, pay requests and construction documents for mathematical accuracy.
• Maintains logs of inspection performed; prepares periodic and special reports as required; estimates progress payments due on contracts for public works projects.
• Retains plans and specifications until project completion; checks "as-built" plans for completeness and accuracy.
• Uses a variety of engineering and survey tools and equipment; operates a County vehicle to travel to and from job sites.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• May perform routine field testing of construction materials.