Civil Engineering Construction Inspector

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Civil Engineering Construction Inspector

Starting pay is $28.44/hour 

After hire, pay increases are dependent on length of service, advancement in the position, and other contractual factors.

This position is represented by the AFSCME union.

For more information reference the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement: Collective Bargaining Agreements 

Benefits offered for this opportunity: AFSCME Benefits Summary

The City of Ann Arbor offers a competitive wage and benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Role Summary

The Civil Engineering Construction Inspector, perform civil engineering construction inspection of, including but not limited to, roads, sidewalks, bike paths, bridges, buildings, structures, sewers, water mains, landfills, and environmental projects.

Responsibilities include plan review and inspection of construction, ordinance enforcement, traffic control and basic design-drafting-surveying tasks.

Perform drafting duties required in support of civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities include computer aided drafting (currently AutoCAD), records and data management, office work associated with surveying and construction inspection functions, construction plan review and basic design.

Perform surveying duties required in support of civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities include field surveying, office work associated with surveying requirements, plan review and assist in construction inspection, basic design, and drafting tasks.

The work involves a range of competencies in a variety of areas.

Essential Duties:

Specialty Track 1 - All Construction Inspection related work, including but not limited to:


* Road, sidewalk and path inspection


* Sewer inspection


* Water main inspection


* Construction traffic control

Knowledge of: (position requirements at entry)

For Construction Inspection Specialty Track 1

Construction methods, materials, processes, procedures, principles and practices for the following:


* Road Work, Sidewalk and Bike path


* Sewer


* Water Main


* Soil erosion control


* Construction traffic control


* General duties associated with construction inspection


* Work safety procedures and precautions

Training and Experience (position requirements at entry)


* High School Diploma / GED


* Minimum 3 years progressive construction inspection experience


* Must attend all Safety Training required by Supervisor or Regulatory agencies

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry)

Valid Driver’s License

View Additional Requirements and Information at: Civil Engineering Specialist

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