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The City of Wentzville is seeking candidates interested in joining our Engineering team. Wentzville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state. Come grow with us!

The Construction Inspector's typical duties include inspecting the installation of new infrastructure, conducting tests on that infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in order to protect public health and safety. The Construction Inspector will also perform daily construction inspections of public and private developments, including such aspects as site improvements and sanitary, sewer, water, stormwater, and street infrastructure. This position works with City staff, contractors, site representatives, and the public to resolve concerns and problems that arise during construction, providing respectful, professional, positive service in all interactions between co-workers, internal and external customers, community members, and the public at large.

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability,a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

Job Qualifications-

Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Associate or Technical degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
• Two years of experience in Civil Engineering, Public Works, Construction, or a similar work environment is required.
• Valid drivers license is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities-

May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

• Thorough understanding of public infrastructure for both construction and maintenance, including streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewer, and water distribution.
• Proficient in infrastructure systems and engineering practices and principles.
• Proficiency in use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations), and basic knowledge of office equipment and machines; proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or ArcGIS software preferred
• Ability to read and understand construction plans.
• Ability to communicate technical information in an effective, clear manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing and in person.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize routine and robust tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to work under established processes and solve problems within defined parameters.
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.

Apply online at www.wentzvillemo.gov/careers. The City of Wentzville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.