Seasonal Construction Inspector

Job Description:

Seasonal Construction Inspector

Description

General Statement of Duties

Under direction to perform inspection services on a wide range of non-complex municipal construction projects; performs directly related work as required.

Deadline : July 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Assignment Department: 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 3 month assignment. Employment period is between August 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 [email protected], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 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.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 7/27/2026 4:00 PM Central

Salary:

$27.15 - $28.32 Hourly