Construction Inspector / Senior Construction Inspector
Why Alderwood Water & Wastewater District?
WATER FOR LIFE, FOREVER
The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) mission is to provide clean, reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community. As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function for the next 100 years and beyond. We protect the natural environment, conserve water resources, and provide critical services, every day. Spanning over 45-square miles in south Snohomish County, the District is the largest special purpose water/wastewater District in the State of Washington.
The District recently adopted a new five year strategic plan that outlines the following strategies: serve you today, plan for tomorrow, protect our water supply, manage our information and our physical assets, and build a learning organization.
The District offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, group term life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage, State of Washington PERS, 401(a) retirement plan participation, a deferred compensation match program, a commute reduction incentive, and a wellness incentive.
The Opportunity: Construction Inspector/Senior Construction Inspector
The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) is accepting applications for a Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector. The successful candidate will be appointed to one of the two classification levels dependent on his/her qualifications.
Construction Inspectors are responsible for ensuring that water and sewer construction projects throughout the District meet all contractual requirements, District specifications, and standards. Senior level inspectors inspect all sizes of projects including larger scale private development and more complex capital improvement projects.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and abilities required to perform the job is required for this position. A valid Washington State Driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities for the Construction Inspector position would be three years of experience inspecting construction projects or working on public works construction projects and a two year degree in engineering, construction, or a related field. Three years of additional work experience (a total of six) may replace the two year degree.
To qualify for the senior level position an applicant must have five years of experience inspecting construction projects that includes water and sewer installations, and an associate's degree in construction, engineering, or a related field. Three additional years (a total of eight) of work experience may replace the two year degree. Before being appointed to the senior level classification, applicants will be required to pass a knowledge and skills test, and have successfully inspected one million dollars worth of capital improvement type projects related to water or sewer installations within the last five years.
Click Apply Now to see the complete job description for each classification and please indicate the role that you are applying for in your cover letter. The pay range for this position, dependent upon classification (Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector), experience, and qualifications is:
- Construction Inspector – $29.46 - $39.49 per hour ($61,284 - $82,128 annually)
- Senior Construction Inspector -- $31.52 - $42.24 per hour ($65,556 - $87,852 annually)
Application Process
Please submit all application materials including a cover letter and resume by Monday, November 5, 2018 at 5:00 PM to be considered during the first review of applicants.
The timeline for this hiring process is:
- First review of applications received by 5:00 PM on Monday, November 5, 2018.
- Testing will be conducted November 14, 2018 and November 16, 2018
- Interviews will be held the last week of November or first week of December
Prior to employment, a criminal history background check and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.