The City of Lenexa Community Development department is currently accepting applications for a Seasonal Construction Inspector I in our Engineering Construction division. The City hopes to welcome on a new individual to join us until mid-December. The ideal candidate will:

• like working outdoors
• be looking for flexibility
• be seeking seasonal employment

Working for the City of Lenexa is more than a job. You will be trained, supported, and valued. You’ll make a difference in the community, work alongside talented people, have leadership support, and work in a stable and positive work environment. We value work-life balance and will provide you with the resources to succeed in your position.

At the City of Lenexa, our employees are dedicated to the City’s core values – integrity, service, teamwork, dedication, vision and caring. We all chip in and roll up our sleeves to deliver exceptional customer service. You’ll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that impact and support the community we serve.

This position also receives the following allowance(s):

• Cell phone and iPad – City issued
• Boot allowance - $175.00 annually
• Personal protective equipment - City issued

Position Summary

Under general supervision, inspects public infrastructure construction projects including witnessing materials testing to determine compliance with the standards and specifications of the City. Prepares and maintains documentation of progress on each project and measures and records each item of work for CIP projects and prepares pay estimates. Work is performed with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment with respect to the interpretation and application of standards and specifications in accordance with sound construction/engineering judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects construction of public infrastructure projects to ensure contractor compliance with approved plans, details and specifications. Drives to job sites for the purpose of conducting these inspections.
• Orders and witnesses soil, asphalt, and concrete testing procedures as required, and continuously monitors for compliance with City standards and specifications throughout the project.
• Prepares detailed daily reports of all construction activities for each project being inspected.
• Accurately measures and documents quantities of each bid item being performed daily and keeps a running total of each item.
• Maintains up-to-date plans that reflect all changes in design and upon completion of the project, produces “as built” plans for the purpose of maintaining accurate records.
• Reviews and analyzes architectural and/or engineering plans, specifications, standard details, engineering calculations, technical data, and contract documents for inspections purposes and compliance with plans and City and KDOT specification requirements and informs the contractors/developers/designers of issues in the field during construction.
• Communicates inspection results with the City of Lenexa traffic, stormwater, erosion control, and all other engineers and contractors for compliance with the plans and City and KDOT specifications.
• Continually learns constantly updated specifications knowledge of industry standards.
• Monitors utility issues and resolutions for their projects.
• Monitors erosions control and BMP issues and resolutions for their projects.
• Monitors traffic control and pavement marking and signing issues and resolutions.
• Performs driveway and sidewalk construction inspections for new and removed and replaced pavement within the City of Lenexa right of way.
• Drives City vehicle to perform essential functions of position.

Environment and Physical Factors

This position requires good physical condition including: ability to drive to and from inspection sites; ability to walk or climb over difficult terrain to make inspections; ability to work outside for extended periods in extreme weather conditions; ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds; visual acuity and ability to distinguish color in order to inspect projects; ability to work in potentially hazardous environments and elements such as lime, hot asphalt, fly ash, concrete and other hazards of active construction sites; ability to mobilize through rebar, slick and muddy conditions and other hazardous construction related environments; ability to safely work near large and loud construction equipment; ability to hear warning alarms and signals.

Qualifications

Minimum: High school diploma or G.E.D.; minimum of two years of inspection/field construction experience or equivalent experience, education, and training. Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license

Desired: Associates degree in civil engineering technology or Certified Engineering Technician with minimum of two years of construction inspection experience and materials testing experience for civil infrastructure projects.

Rate of pay is $24.04 to $27.87 per hour dependent on qualifications and directly related experience.

City of Lenexa strives to be an inclusive place to work. Offers of employment are conditioned upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check. Candidates with prior criminal convictions are encouraged to submit applications for positions where they meet the minimum and/or desired qualifications and will not automatically be excluded from the recruitment process.

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Lenexa strives to treat all employees fairly, with consistency and respect, while providing a positive, challenging and rewarding work environment. We value and encourage diversity in our workplace.