Project Compliance Inspector I

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Posting Number
4235P


Position Title
Project Compliance Inspector I


Department
Public Works


Job Code
04998


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Union Code/Affiliation
Unrepresented


Division
ENGINEERING (PW)


Job Description Summary


The purpose of this job is to inspect construction methods of utility, transportation, and other engineering projects. Administers contracts and construction plans for engineering improvement and rehabilitation projects. Ensures projects conform to specifications, construction methods, and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Inspects methods and materials used by contractors, ensuring conformity with project designs, plans, regulations, policies, and specifications.

• Administers contracts and construction plans for engineering improvement and rehabilitation projects.

• Enters and maintains data, including pay estimates, field reports, and as-built drawings.

• Communicates with the public concerning neighborhood construction projects.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve supporting controversial positions, negotiating sensitive issues, or delivering important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public, requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

• Interactions have limited impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has limited fiscal responsibility.

• May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor division or program/promotional-level budgets and expenditures.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree or 2 years of college in Civil Technologies, Construction Management, Engineering, Drafting, or related field.

• 3-5 years of related experience.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license.

• MoDOT Concrete Technician - Concrete Field within six months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Construction standards, inspection methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.

• Applicable standards and regulations pertaining to projects.

• Basic arithmetic and computational operations.

• Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering, including land surveying and mapping.

Skill in:

• Typing and/or data entry with minimal errors.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the audience's needs.

• Maintaining accurate technical records and creating project reports.

Ability to:

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Exercise independent judgment.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Identify and distinguish colors.

• Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.

• Use hand tools.

• Provide high levels of effective customer service.

• Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.

• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment - Sometimes
• Outdoor environment - Frequently/Often
• Street environment (near moving traffic) - Frequently/Often
• Construction site - Frequently/Often
• Vehicle - Frequently/Often
• Right-of-way environment - Frequently/Often

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) - Sometimes
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) - Sometimes
• Fumes or airborne particles - Sometimes
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) - Frequently/ Often

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards, and the majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly, having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, talk, hear, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb/balance.

• Incumbents are required to walk long distances in various terrains while inspecting and collecting data.

Hours/Days


Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., occasional evenings or weekends may be required.

Starting Salary
$25.82/hr - $31.75/hr (minimum to midpoint); commensurate w/education and experience


Pay Grade
108


Number of Positions Available
1


Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


This position is open until filled, but with a preferred application deadline of Friday, June 26, 2026.

Notice to Applicants


Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program