Applications received through Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review. This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.

About the Position
Under general supervision, inspects public and private development construction projects, in all stages of construction, improvement, alteration and repair; reviews plans, specifications and technical drawings, inspects worksite, and verifies compliance to codes, regulations, ordinances, specifications and standards; and performs contract administration duties on public works construction contracts.

New hires generally start between $8,235 and $9,078 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $8,235 and $10,509 per month.

About the Department
Public Works & Utilities serves a growing population of over 40,000 residents and businesses. The Department is responsible for a wide range of infrastructure maintenance, operations, and civil engineering services to our citizens involving street transportation and traffic control, storm runoff and surface water management, drinking water distribution, sewage collection and conveyance, and wastewater treatment.

About the City
The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,420 (MRSC, 2024) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 279 full–time-equivalent employees.

Examples of Duties:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Independently performs a variety of routine and complex inspections for the Public Works Department; assures safety, work quality, and compliance with approved plans, drawings, and specifications, permits, standards and codes including environmental protection laws.
Inspects and monitors public works construction, transportation, sewer, water, and stormwater utility improvements, in all stages of construction, improvement, alteration, and repair to assure compliance with applicable state and local regulations; identifies and documents deficiencies and deviations from quality and safety standards and project specifications.
Negotiates and prepares change order documents, contractor pay requests and project closeout documents; monitors construction project budget; and prepares state and federal required documentation of public works projects.
Reviews plans and specifications of assigned projects to gain familiarity with the projects prior to inspection; performs field inspections to evaluate and validate the work performed; verifies quality of workmanship, quality of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations; conducts and witnesses tests of work site, materials, and work products to assure quality and safety standards are met.
Assists contractors with problems and concerns and responds within scope of authority; anticipates problems and pursues solutions; communicates project goals and objectives; assures effective communication of project status with Project Manager, City Engineer, City staff, contractors and other parties.
Coordinates traffic control activities as needed; assures safety rules and regulations are followed on all work zones and traffic control sites.
Performs field measurements of quantities placed by Contractor and prepares accurate field note records to support contractor pay requests.
Maintains inspection records, project documentation files, weekly statement of working days, requests for information and submittals.
Inspects private development (commercial, multi-family and residential) projects and associated construction improvements within City right of way and/or private property.
Uses and applies the City’s permit system and other related permitting software on private development projects.
Prepares and issues correction notices, notice of violation and works with violators to bring issue into compliance.
Responds promptly to questions from the public, contractors, private developers and other agencies; explains City codes, policies, procedures and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED Certificate and the equivalent of two years of college-level course work in civil engineering technology or related field or Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and four years of construction inspection experience on public or private development projects; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

A valid Driver's License at time of hire and a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance requirements. Out of state candidates must obtain their WA State Driver's License within 30 days after moving to WA https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/moving.html
A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Valid Traffic Control Flagger card must be current (or obtained within 90 days of hire)
Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Certification must be current (or obtained within 90 days of hire)
First Aid/CPR certification or training must be current (or completed within 90 days of hire)
Additional technical training and certifications may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work at times.

Physical Abilities:

Walking or otherwise moving over rough terrain at times.
Sitting, standing or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
Operating various job-related equipment and tools.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, gripping, kneeling or crouching, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and twisting or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.
Ascending/descending, ladders and inclines at times.
Working in a noisy work area, working in direct sunlight, working in outside temperature extremes and working in dampness.
Reading and understanding printed and electronic messages and related materials.
Occasional lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Hearing voice conversation.
Possessing close vision, far vision, side vision, depth perception, night vision and color vision.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on required City Policy.

Hazards:

Working around and with machinery having moving parts at times.
Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Working in and around moving traffic at times.
Exposure to potential physical danger when working in the field and/or conducting inspections and working around construction equipment, worksites and/or motor vehicles.
Working with dissatisfied and/or angry members of the public.

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Senior Construction Inspector