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Location : City Hall, 201 N Carson Street, Suite 4, Carson City, NV
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 825_06/2026
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Public Works located in Carson City, Nevada. Under general supervision from Construction Manager, the Construction Inspector plans, conducts and documents inspection activities related to public works projects including inspection techniques to ensure conformance with drawings, codes, regulations, standard details, specifications and contract provisions.
An Inspector at this level typically works under general supervision and makes independent judgments regarding the work in the absences of specific guidance - e.g., field approval of various change requests that do not exceed monetary or performance limitations or recommendations of progress payments. Inspectors review and analyze engineering/architectural specifications for constructability; they lay-out an inspection program that meets engineering, industry, legal, and quality assurance standards and requirements; they keep accurate, complete and timely records of all work performed by contractors and the inspector; they make clear, accurate, and professional reports both orally and in writing; and they resolve day-to-day inspection and construction issues in the field with contractors, contractor employees, and representatives of various government agencies.
Employees may choose between the following as of July 1, 2026:
Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $27.5193 - $38.5271 hourly / $57,240.04 - $80,136.42 annuallyEmployee/Employer-Paid PERS Retirement: $33.1990 - $46.4784 hourly / $69,053.92 - $96,675.02 annually
To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS),
This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association. The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees:
** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **
Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.
Examples of Duties
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Review a variety of engineering plans related to civil, traffic and utility engineering projects for constructability and inspectability in conformance with accepted construction and quality assurance practices.
• Perform on-site construction inspections to ensure conformance with contract plans, specifications and documents.
• Produce daily inspection reports as well as other reports documenting the progress of construction.
• Recommend progress payments and change orders to higher level engineering staff.
• Communicate information and requirements with contractors, representatives of utilities and other governmental agencies related to the coordination of inspection and construction activities in order to resolve discrepancies and facilitate coordination of activities for timely project completion.
• Make and validate mathematical and basic survey calculations related to grades, distances, flow quantities, volumes.
• Create field drawings from sketches, survey field notes, legal descriptions and other data used for construction and inspection of a variety of public work projects.
• Interpret and compute field inspection data, evaluating for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, and files related to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Interpret and apply various federal, state, local laws, rules, regulations related to construction and inspection activities for public works projects.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with contractors, public and City staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Typical Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent, supplemented by specialized education; AND two (2) years of construction inspection experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
• Valid Driver's License.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Construction methods, materials, practices, specifications and equipment.
• Field engineering and inspection practices and basic design criteria for construction projects.
• Design, plan, and specification requirements of public works projects.
• Applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and codes and industry standards.
• Safe work practices and regulations pertaining to the work both in the office and on active construction sites.
• Trigonometry, geometry, and algebra as applied to computing angles, areas, distances, traverses, loads and similar qualities and quantities.
• Techniques for dealing with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Basic surveying principles and practices.
• Materials and soils testing techniques and terminology.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Interpret and understand information provided by construction surveys.
• Familiarize and utilize software and electronic devices typical in construction inspection.
• Read and interpret public works construction plans and specifications.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with contractors, representatives of utilities and other government agencies, and the public.
• Work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain accurate, complete, detailed records.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local government regulations and requirements related to public works construction and contract management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a construction field setting inspecting above, below, and in-ground structures and systems in all weather conditions. The inspector must be physically able to use lap-top computers to keep records on a regular daily basis (about 2 hours a day); set up and operate basic field surveying equipment; stoop, bend, sit, climb and crawl, and lift manhole covers to conduct field inspections, and the manual dexterity to operate various mechanical and measuring devices used in inspection operations. An inspector must have sufficient vision to detect defects, read reports, and see and read plans, specifications, drawings, etc. in a field setting. An inspector must be able to hear and speak to receive and give information to engineers and trades and craft persons working in noisy construction settings.
Supplemental Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason.
2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screening.
6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at
7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.
• No Nevada state income tax
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election
• No Social Security
• Medicare deduction of 1.45%
• Eleven paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee assistance plan
• Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available
• Voluntary additional insurance plans available
• Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available
For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.
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Construction Inspectors investigate site conditions and verify construction compliance for various projects for Public Works. Briefly describe your knowledge of and experience in this type of work.
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Describe typical pitfalls that you believe are essential to avoid, in order to ensure a roadway or utility construction project is constructed properly. What about facilities projects?
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What successful, innovative strategies have you used to build and maintain effective working relationships with the range of individuals one works with on a job site and in the office (peers, employees, contractors, supervisors citizens, etc.)?
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Public Construction projects require documentation and organization of daily progress. What tools have you utilized to generate daily logs, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and document as-built drawings. What information do you believe is the most critical to collect?
Required Question