With a population of about 14,000 Berthoud Colorado is a vibrant and growing family-oriented community conveniently located between Fort Collins and Boulder. With access to both I-25 and Highway 287, Berthoud offers easy access to larger cities while maintaining its small-town charm. Aside from Its many beautiful parks, it features a brand-new recreation center, numerous community events, and is located less than an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park.
At our core we believe that supporting our community begins with supporting our employees. We offer competitive pay + Health with fully funded HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Town-funded 401 retirement contribution, Vacation & Sick Leave, 13 Paid Holidays, Longevity pay and Recreation Center Membership. The Town is a great employer with competitive salaries and superior benefits.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary:
The Construction Observer must be a hardworking, self-motivated, dependable individual able to work without supervision, who enjoys working with the public and has the ability to uphold the Town’s standards. This position is responsible for a variety of duties necessary to the operation of the Community Development Department. The Construction Observer shall work at the direction of the Engineering Supervisor.
HOURS. Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday 7:00 am to 11:00 AM.
Additional Hours: Will be required to perform on-call duty, work weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary to meet the needs of the Town of Berthoud
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
Performs construction inspections for private development projects within the Town, ensuring projects are completed in compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Reviews and inspects construction projects, coordinates Substantial Completion, Start of Warranty, and End of Warranty along with recommending appropriate release of financial assurances. Inspects and accepts improvements within the Public right-of-way and public easements. Maintains consistency with the Town’s development code, standards and specifications, as well as Development Agreements.
Prepares Acceptance Punchlists for new developments and performs warranty inspections before warranty expiration.
Evaluates project sites for compliance with MS4 Permits and the Town Code requirements.
Attends preconstruction meetings for new developments.
Reviews right-of-way permits and ensures approved Traffic Control and construction plans are followed at all times.
Maintains records of work performed on construction projects
Reviews material submittals and test results for compliance with Town criteria.
Conducts routine stormwater management inspections of construction sites and prepares reports for contractors to correct issues for compliance related to MS4 permits and Town requirements.
Ensures that safe practices and site management standards are followed by employees and contractors according to established procedures and takes necessary action.
Monitors and checks traffic control installations for compliance, and proper safety procedures.
Assists the Town with inspection of private and public storm water infrastructure and documenting condition, including detention ponds, water quality facilities and channels.
Monitors street cuts and repairs for conformance to Town specifications and permit conditions.
Must maintain working knowledge and experience with ADA, PROWAG, CDOT standard plans and specifications, and other Local construction practices.
Communicates effectively through in-person, written, and oral communications with customers.
Demonstrates leadership through confidence, expertise, and taking appropriate control of situations. Shows consideration for the needs of others beyond self, team, or department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to work well with other employees, contractors, consultants, and the development community.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and procedure manuals, as well as write reports
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations to the public, employees, or Board of Trustees as well as respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and/or complaints
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations
Education:
Required
High School diploma or GED
Work Experience:
Required
Five years of inspection or related experience.
Public works experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience as deemed acceptable by the Town of Berthoud.
A valid Colorado Driver’s license and evidence of insurability is required
CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment
Certification from Colorado Stormwater Center, or other applicable agency, for stormwater management.
Must obtain and maintain necessary certifications and licenses applicable to assigned position
Other certifications that are preferred but not necessary:
CAPA Levels A and B and ACI Certifications
Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center Asphalt Inspector Certification Level 1
Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center Asphalt Technician Certification Levels A & B
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires ability to sit, stand, operate a vehicle, walk, and tolerate adverse weather conditions and temperatures.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May include: Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance; ability to climb structures and navigate uneven ground, steep slopes, marshy, muddy or sandy soils. Standing in flowing waters or snow and ice; climbing of ladders and stairs; stooping, crouching, and kneeling to pick up and store objects; reaching and handling to place and retrieve objects; constant ordinary talking in-person and by telephone; sufficient hearing to conduct ordinary talking in person and by telephone and hear equipment operations sounds; seeing with sufficient near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision to operate assigned vehicles, enter computer data, and write reports.
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