Why Alderwood Water & Wastewater District?
WATER FOR LIFE, FOREVER
The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) mission is to provide clean, reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community. As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function for the next 100 years and beyond. We protect the natural environment, conserve water resources, and provide critical services, every day. Spanning 45 square miles in southwest Snohomish County, the District is the largest special purpose water/wastewater District in the State of Washington.
The District’s strategic plan includes the following strategies: ‘serve you today’, ‘plan for tomorrow’, ‘protect our water supply’, ‘manage our information and our physical assets’, and ‘build a learning organization’. Our staff are engaged in updating the tools and methods we use to serve a growing community more efficiently and effectively.
"Planning for the long tomorrow" is AWWD's guiding principle. We consider our decisions and prioritize resources and programs based on the impact to our customers and community today and for the next 100 years and beyond.
The Opportunity: Construction Inspector / Senior Construction Inspector
Join us as AWWD's Construction Inspector/Senior Constructor Inspector. This position reports to the Construction Manager as a member of the District's Engineering & Development Department and is responsible for helping us to achieve our mission, vision and values through the continual development and implementation of the District's water and sewer construction projects throughout the District meet all contractual requirements, district specifications, and standards.
The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD)is accepting applications for a Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector. The successful candidate will be appointed to one of the two classification levels dependent on their qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Construction Inspector
- Three years’ progressively responsible experience inspecting construction projects or working on public works construction projects with direct experience in the installation of water and sewer mains;
AND
- A two-year degree in engineering, construction or related field. Three years of additional work experience (for a total of six) may replace the two-year degree.
Senior Construction Inspector
- Three years’ experience inspecting construction projects that include water or sewer mainline installations;
AND
- A two-year degree in engineering, construction, or a related field, or three years of additional related work experience (a total of six) may replace the two year degree. Before being appointed to this senior level classification, applicants will be required to pass a knowledge and skills test and have successfully inspected capital improvement type projects related to both water and sewer installations within the last five years.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and abilities required to perform the job will be considered. A valid Washington State Driver's license and acceptable driving record is required at all levels.
Please see the complete job description for further details on the tasks and responsibilities for this position.
The pay range for this position, dependent upon classification (Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector) experience, and qualifications is:
- Construction Inspector – $41.71 - $55.89 per hour, with a starting pay range of $41.71 - $48.30 dependent upon experience and qualifications.
- Senior Construction Inspector – $44.62 - $59.81 per hour, with a starting pay range of $44.62 - $51.67 dependent upon experience and qualifications.
The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District provides an array of employee benefits that we feel contribute to an overall desirable compensation package for employees. While employed with AWWD, you will participate in the Washington State PERS retirement program. We also offer a 457 deferred compensation plan with a 4% employer match (2025 adopted amount and subject to annual change), voluntary participation in a ROTH IRA plan, a medical benefit opt-out incentive paid into a Retirement Health Savings account, two options for health and welfare benefits (one plan at no cost to employees and one plan with a 6% employee premium share (2025 adopted amount and subject to annual change)), dental and vision plans for full-time regular employees at no employee expense, access to EAP services, a robust Wellness program, participation in a Commute Trip Reduction program and Employee Assistance program.
Application Process
This position will remain open until filled. Please submit all application materials including a cover letter and resume by Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 11:59 pm to be considered during the first review of applicants. Visitwww.awwd.com/careers for a complete job description and to apply online. *Please indicate in cover letter which position (Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector) you feel that you qualify for*
The tentative timeline for this hiring process is:
- First review of applications received by 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
- Knowledge and Skills assessments will be held on Wed, February 19 or Thurs, February 20.
- Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Wed, February 26.
- Applicants should note in their cover letter which position they are applying for.
Prior to employment, a criminal history background check and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.
