JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for inspecting the work of contractors for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and standards.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Inspects the quality of construction of public improvements for compliance to approved plans, specifications, and standards. 
• Reads and interprets project plans.
• Maintains records of progress and provides summaries as needed for contract administration and historical use.
• Screens and handles construction problems in the field at project sites. 
• Investigates special or problem situations. 
• Performs material testing. 
• Assists with final inspections and project closeouts. 
• Assist the Chief Construction Inspector with project review and communications of project status. 
•  Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of construction methods and practices. 
• Knowledge of material testing processes.
• Knowledge of basic survey methods and construction layout. 
• Skill in reading and interpreting plans.
• Skill in mathematics. 
• Skill in record keeping.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be able to read and interpret written material and directions. 
• Be able to print or write manually on appropriate equipment. 
• Perform basic mathematic functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 
• Have two years post secondary education in the field of Engineering Technology or a closely related field or two years experience in a related field. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Salary per hour $21.54, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $30.16 hourly/$62,732.80 yearly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation, and pre-employment physical. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation, and pre-employment physical. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V