This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works, located in Carson City, NV. Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical construction inspections on City public works, capital improvements, engineering, and contract projects; applies construction inspection techniques to ensure conformance with drawings, codes, regulations, standard details, specifications and contract provisions for public works projects.

Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans:
Employer-Paid PERS: $21.8441 - $32.7662 hourly / $45,435.78 - $68,153.80 annually
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS: $25.4381 - $38.1572 hourly / $52,911.30 - $79,367.08 annually

To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here (Download PDF reader).

This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees: https://www.carson.org/home/showpublisheddocument/15581/637741283392970000

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.

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  Performs inspections of facilities such as streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, catch basins, water, storm & sanitary sewer pipe, streetlights, traffic signals & controls, irrigation systems, rough & fine grading and related public works projects, and building projects; performs on-site inspections for capital improvement projects for roadway, utility, and facilities projects.
• Reviews plans, maps, specifications, soils reports, materials testing laboratory reports, contracts and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, City and industry codes and regulations; notes changes required and follows up.
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public; confers with City engineers and inspection staff regarding changes to plans and problem resolution.
• Inspects safety aspects, including barricades, of jobs in progress; 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; assists in contract close-out negotiations.
• Retains plans and specifications until project completion; checks "as-built" plans for completeness and accuracy.
• Uses a variety of engineering, surveying, construction, and measurement tools & equipment; operates a motor 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 team.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with contractors, public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Construction methods, materials, practices, specifications and equipment.
• Field engineering and inspection practices and basic design criteria for construction projects.
• Applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and codes and industry standards.
• Safe work practices and regulations pertaining to the work both in the office and on active construction sites.
• Engineering mathematics through trigonometry.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Basic surveying principles and practices.
• Materials and soils testing techniques and terminology.
• Practices of plan review and field inspection.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Performing skilled inspections of varied public works projects.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, plans, specifications and contracts.
• Interpreting, explaining and enforcing a variety of codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and concise records and field sketches.
• Exercising sound independent judgment within procedural guidelines.
• Organizing, prioritizing and coordinating work activities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Writing clear, accurate and concise logs, reports and correspondence.
• Making accurate mathematical calculations.
• Dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.

• All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason.

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  Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

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  Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

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  Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

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  New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.25 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

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  Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.

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  Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.