Seasonal Construction Inspector

Under direction to perform inspection services on a wide range of non-complex municipal construction projects; performs directly related work as required.

Assignment Departments: Engineering or Parks and Recreation

The Seasonal Construction Inspector assigned to Parks and Recreation will oversee the mowing contracts for the Parks and Recreation department.

Approximate employment duration: This is a 6-9 month assignment. Employment period is between April and October; 40 plus hours per week; Monday-Saturday.

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and
• Some experience in public works and\or building trades construction; OR
• Any equivalent combination of related education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Prior experience in civil engineering technology and/or public improvement construction such as street paving, sewer construction or other related public improvement construction is preferred.

• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks.
• Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.
• Possession of valid driver's license or equivalent mobility.
  • If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required.  Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application.

• Under direction to inspect a variety of non-complex public improvement projects.
• Reviews plans, specifications, contract documents and special provisions for each assigned project with supervisor.
• Performs a variety of field and laboratory tests to assure workmanship and materials meet required standards;
• Prepares detailed written daily reports on progress and details of inspections;
• Performs miscellaneous routine survey, drafting, clerical and engineering assignments as directed.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems.
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Assists Senior Construction Inspectors in administering tests, preparing daily reports, and inspections of larger scale, more complex public improvement projects;
• Assigned to testing laboratory as needed;
• Assigned to survey department as needed;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.