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$55.00 - $70.20/hour
Ross Valley Sanitary District is seeking an Inspector excited to join our high performing team. Inspectors work with contractors, homeowners and real estate agents to ensure construction projects meet District standards while educating and providing excellent customer service to the public.
Under general supervision of the Senior Engineer, the Inspector performs advanced, complex, and critical inspections of District infrastructure. Working independently, the Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with District regulations and codes related to the repair of District infrastructure, construction of private sewers, and collection system pump stations. Inspectors are also responsible for ensuring safety measures are applied at job sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Check and review construction plans for construction and repair on public and private sewers.
- Perform civil, structural, mechanical, and basic electrical inspections on construction and repair on District sewer mains, and private sewer laterals performed by contractors or other agencies.
- Communicate status of work to Engineer and co-workers as appropriate.
- Check surveys and plans for accuracy and document site conditions prior to start of construction.
- Inspect construction and backfill materials in all stages of progress to ensure compliance with District specifications, standards, ordinances, and for approval of authorized construction.
- Read and interpret construction plans, documents, and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with District and regulatory standards, plans, ordinances, and specifications regarding construction methods, equipment, workmanship, and quantity and quality of materials used in the project.
- Prepare and maintain records, reports, and documentation required by regulatory agencies and District policy.
- Confer with contractors’ field representatives regarding either work or materials that deviate from plans and specifications; ensure approved corrective measures are applied.
- Verify that Cal-OSHA approved safety precautions are practiced when on construction sites.
- Perform and interpret CCTV inspections of sewer lines; interpret and evaluate CCTV inspections done by subcontractors.
- Inspect and investigate complaints and sewage discharge violations.
- Verify proper testing methodology of air, soil, and vacuum tests, and proper CCTV televising of sewer lines.
- Prepare inspection reports and field sketches of sewer locations, preliminary project layouts, and monitor that work is performed within required timelines.
- Maintain records of field observations, permits, test reports, as-built plans and prepare reports.
- Provide customer service to residents, contractors, and representatives of private/public agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of:
- Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent.
- Coursework in algebra, geometry; mapping is highly desirable.
- Four years of journey-level work experience in sewer, maintenance, industrial, and/or public works construction in public agency or private sector.
Licensing, Certification, and Registration
Possession of the following licensures, certifications, and/or registrations are required:
- Grade II Collection System Maintenance Certificate from the California Water Environment Association; must renew and maintain certification.
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License Class “C”, have a satisfactory driving record, and continue to meet District’s vehicle liability insurance company’s driving standards.
Ideal Candidate
The Inspector is a journey-level position that exercises technical and functional oversight independently in the field while inspecting public and private sewer related construction and repair work.
The ideal candidate has knowledge of how a wastewater collection system operates, construction of public and private sewers, and wastewater pump stations. They are experienced with project management and have excellent time management skills. The ideal candidate understands the importance of professional communication and managing conflict. They are familiar with the use and maintenance of vehicles and tools utilized in inspection and location activities, safety regulations, and standards and procedures in wastewater collection system repair and installation.
Benefits
VACATION
Full-time regular employees earn vacation with pay at the following bi-weekly rates for each complete year of District service:
For the first 3 years of service 10 days per year (80 hours)
3-10 years of service 15 days per year (120 hours)
10-15 years of service 20 days per year (160 hours)
15-20 years of service 22 days per year (176 hours)
For twenty (20) or more years of service 25 days per year (200 hours)
HOLIDAYS
Employees receive fifteen (15) paid holidays per year including four floating holidays.
SICK LEAVE
Employees accrue 12 days (96 hours) per year.
HEALTH INSURANCE
RVSD contracts with CalPERS health care which makes available a variety of medical plans. The maximum RVSD contribution equals 100% of the premium for Kaiser Bay Area for an employee plus two or more dependents. The employee shall pay any difference between the District’s maximum contribution toward medical insurance, if applicable, and the actual premium of medical insurance selected by the employee. An employee may apply in writing to RVSD for waiver of required participation in the RVSD’s medical insurance program and to receive a payment of $184.62 per pay period in-lieu of medical insurance coverage.
DENTAL INSURANCE
RVSD pays the cost of the Marin County Dental plan with Delta Dental Service for the employee and their eligible dependents.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE, AD&D INSURANCE, LTD, STD INSURANCE
Life insurance coverage of up to $125,000, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) of up to $125,000, and long term (LTD) and short term (STD) disability insurance coverage based on wages are all provided at District expense.
VISION CARE PLAN-VSP PLAN BENEFIT
This plan provides eligible full-time employees reimbursement of vision care expenses not covered by the health plan. It is provided by RVSD at no cost to the employee. Reimbursable expenses are up to $150 allowances for glasses and frames, $130 allowances for contacts, or other necessary vision care expenses covered by VSP benefit per calendar year.
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
RVSD contributes $50.17 per pay period to each employee enrolled in the District’s Mission Square 457 Plan.
WELLNESS PROGRAM
RVSD reimburses up to five-hundred dollars ($500) per fiscal year for an employee’s wellness-related expenditures.
RETIREMENT PLAN
RVSD is a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The program is mandatory for all full-time employees.
For new employees hired after January 1, 2013, the retirement formula is 2.0%@62. The current employee contribution rate is 6.75% of salary (subject to change). All provisions shall be as required by PEPRA.
For employees hired before January 1, 2013 the retirement formula is 2.7%@55. The employee contribution rate is 8%. Employees hired after January 1, 2013 who are already members of CalPERS and who have had less than a six-month break in service may be eligible for the 2.7%@55 formula. Actual CalPERS formula and eligibility requirements are contingent upon CalPERS regulations and conditions.
MEDICAL AFTER RETIREMENT
All eligible retirees shall be entitled to the required minimum employer contribution upon retirement, pursuant to the District’s CalPERS PEMHCA resolution. Employees hired on or after September 18, 2019 shall participate in the Enhanced Retiree Medical Plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Deductions are made for Social Security each pay period in accordance with Federal law.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
To provide temporary disability income to an employee in the event of an on-the-job illness or injury, employees are covered under the provisions of California Workers’ Compensation.
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT
Management may authorize up to $2,000 annual allowance for an employee’s education and training, which will not exceed a total of $7,500 during a ten-year period.
COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM
RVSD offers optional a low-interest loan program to assist employees with their purchase of a personal computer
BOOT ALLOWANCE
Represented employees are eligible to receive a $300 boot allowance per fiscal year.
Please check out our BENEFITS GUIDE for more information.
Special Instructions
In order to be considered for this opportunity, candidates must complete an online application, submit a resume and cover letter, and provide responses to the required Supplemental Questionnaire. Email applications will not be accepted. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
All required application materials must be submitted and received online by 11:59 PM on the final filing date, October 13, 2024. Inquiries may be directed to cwinnicki@rvsd.org or call (415) 870-9775. Apply prior to the deadline and allow at least one hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the CalOpps system. Ross Valley Sanitary District is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application.
Accommodation: Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing cwinnicki@rvsd.org.
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Interviews will be conducted by video conference call, and are scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024.
Ross Valley Sanitary District is an Equal Opportunity Employer