WS - E - Tiffin Construction Inspector - Job Discription - 3-17-23

City of Tiffin, Iowa Construction Inspector I Adopted Page 2 Assist citizens and contractors with concerns or questions relating to City Right-of-Way matters, including work completed by utilities or contractors in the Right-of-Way; Collect, transform, and load relevant data into the city’s GIS database from a variety of sources including outside agencies, vendors, online services, mobile field collectors, digital, and paper documents; Enforces the flood plain ordinance; Communicates with contractors and the general public, orally and in writing; Makes recommendations to improve section operations and procedures; Maintains manual and computerized inspection records. General: Attends staff meetings; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices, attends work regularly at the designated place and time; Supports continuous process improvement initiatives; Performs related work as required. Required Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge/experience in inspection of active construction sites for erosion and sediment control and storm water management facilities. Ability to read/interpret land development site plans and plats pertinent to details and specifications related to erosion and sediment control, storm drainage systems and storm water management facilities; Knowledge/experience of Construction General Permit, site and erosion and sediment control permits; Knowledge of building safety standards; Skilled in relating observations of conditions to building code provisions and safety standards; Ability to operate hand tools of the construction trades and motor vehicles; Ability to work under direction, exercising considerable discretion in execution of building inspection activities; Ability to operate a personal computer or other personal digital devices and related software of the City to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities; Ability to develop and use empathetic listening skills, communicate with clarity and maintain an attitude that conveys respect, assistance, honesty and resourcefulness; Ability to deal effectively with customer issues over the phone and in person; Ability to work cooperatively and to maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities; Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology; Ability to utilize ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks. Acceptable Experience and Training: High school diploma or GED is required. Two-year associate degree in building construction technology or related field is preferred. Previous experience as a erosion control inspector is desirable. Valid Iowa Operator’s Driver’s License required throughout employment. Ability to obtain ICC Residential Building within one year of hire and keep it current throughout employment. Ability to obtain and maintain Iowa Certified Construction Site Pollution Prevention Inspector and Installer within 6 months of hire.