Seasonal Construction Inspector

Seasonal Construction Inspector Print ( Apply ufeff Seasonal Construction Inspector Salary $26.49 - $27.63 Hourly Location Des Moines, IA Job Type Temporary Full-Time Job Number 6739-12-2025 Department Parks Opening Date 12/03/2025 FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit MEA Occupational Group Non-Civil Service Location of Vacancy Parks and Recreation Recruitment Entrance Selection Method Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application. + Description + Benefits + Questions Distinguishing Features of the Class Under direction to perform inspection services on a wide range of non-complex municipal construction projects; performs directly related work as required. Assignment Departments: Engineering or Parks and Recreation The Seasonal Construction Inspector assigned to Parks and Recreation will oversee the mowing contracts for the Parks and Recreation department. Approximate employment duration: This is a 6-9 month assignment. Employment period is between April and October; 40 plus hours per week; Monday-Saturday. Acceptable Experience and Training + Graduation from High School or possession of a GED; and + Some experience in public works andor building trades construction; OR + Any equivalent combination of related education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. + Prior experience in civil engineering technology and/or public improvement construction such as street paving, sewer construction or other related public improvement construction is preferred. Required Special Qualifications + Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks. + Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment. + Possession of valid driver's license or equivalent mobility. + If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) + Under direction to inspect a variety of non-complex public improvement projects. + Reviews plans, specifications, contract documents and special provisions for each assigned project with supervisor. + Performs a variety of field and laboratory tests to assure workmanship and materials meet required standards; + Prepares detailed written daily reports on progress and details of inspections; + Performs miscellaneous routine survey, drafting, clerical and engineering assignments as directed. + Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems. + Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; + Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; + Assists Senior Construction Inspectors in administering tests, preparing daily reports, and inspections of larger scale, more complex public improvement projects; + Assigned to testing laboratory as needed; + Assigned to survey department as needed; + Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

Created: 2025-12-05