Construction Inspector

General Description

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for a Construction Inspector.

The District

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County.

IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making.

Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.

The Position

Construction Inspectors perform inspections on capital and subdivision construction projects, including sewer, water and recycled water pipelines, pumping stations, pressure reducing stations, sewage lift stations, treatment plants, reservoirs and other facilities. Ensure conformance of these facilities with plans and specifications.

Summary of Duties

Inspect a variety of construction activities to ensure conformance with approved plans and specifications, and applicable laws, regulations and permits.

Be proficient at reading and interpreting plans and specifications.

Perform or observe various tests of raw materials or finished products as required by the approved plans and specifications, including but not limited to:

• Concrete test cylinders

• Concrete slump tests

• Hydrostatic pressure tests

• Air and mandrel tests

• Sand equivalent and graduation tests

• Soils compaction tests

• Spark tests

Conduct bacteriological sampling of water systems and relinquish the samples to the IRWD laboratory.

Report and communicate activities in a timely manner to a supervising inspector.

Prepare record drawings, daily construction reports, and other written reports and notes of construction activities.

Assist project managers and engineers in preparation of progress payments and final payment schedules, as well as other contract administration related matters.

Attend project meetings, pre-construction, construction progress and any other construction related meetings.

Complete all final reports, plans and other construction related reports at the time of project completion.

Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.

Responsible for all other work-related duties.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.

Experience:

• Six (6) years construction related experience, with two (2) of the six (6) as a construction inspector, in the installation, repair and/or maintenance of water and sewage facilities, OR eight (8) years of construction related experience in water and sewage facilities.

License/Certification:

• Valid California Class C Driver's License is required.

Additional Information

IRWD Corporate Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do.

Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website.

We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.

IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professional and vendors. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.

Mathematical Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages.

Technology Ability

Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand. Moderate physical activities, such as: opening manholes, turning valves, climbing ladders and crawling through pipelines and other openings 30-inch diameter and larger. Will lift up to 80 pounds with assistance on a routine basis.

Environmental Adaptability

Noise level is generally louder than a typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment that may expose employee to hazardous materials and environment. Regular visits to construction sites where noise level may be higher than typical office environment.