Senior Construction Management Inspector

The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Construction Management Inspector position. This position serves as chief inspector for major projects; directs and reviews the work of a small group of inspectors; inspects public works and developer-built projects, for conformance with County, state and industry plans, specifications, codes and contract provisions; ensures that required modifications are accomplished.
This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Human Resources.
Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.
Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to two years of college level course work 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 appointment. 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 at time of application. Some positions may require confined space certification.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
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.

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.

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.