• Job Description

  Req#: 20507
  Position Type:
  Other/ Quality Assurance Construction Inspector I
  
  
  Date Posted:
  5/8/2025
  
  
  Location:
  CAPITAL PLANNING/CONSTRUCTION
  
  
  Closing Date:
  05/13/2025
  
  
  District:
  Anchorage School District
  A high school diploma or equivalent.
  Training or course work in construction management, engineering, project management, or construction materials, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating ability to perform the job duties.
  Four years construction QA/QC experience.
  Experience inspecting major facilities construction projects.
  Familiarity with a broad spectrum of construction materials, methods, and processes.
  Must have a good grasp of complex construction means and methods and possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to identify discrepancies or conflicts with the documents.
  Knowledge of civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems design and construction standards and practices.
  Knowledge of current building codes, construction standards, OSHA, American with Disabilities Act, asbestos/hazardous material abatement regulations, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and other local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to construction.
  Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to provide technical, concise, and factual documentation and general correspondence on behalf of the Anchorage School District.
  Working knowledge of claims analysis, project documentation, and record keeping.
  Ability to establish and maintain effective, productive working relationships with others.
  Experience with project management software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  Must possess time management skills and apply strict attention to detail related to inspecting and documenting construction activities.
  Must have a good driving record.
  Knowledge of Department of Education and Early Development specifications addressing school design and construction.
  Knowledge of Municipality of Anchorage Standard Specifications (MASS)
  Certifications:
  1. Quality Control Manager
  2. ICC Commercial Building Inspector
  3. Erosion and Sediment Control
  4. NICET, ACI, WAQTC, or other materials testing and/or inspection certification
  5. OSHA 30-hr
  Quality Control Manager
  ICC Commercial Building Inspector
  Erosion and Sediment Control
  NICET, ACI, WAQTC, or other materials testing and/or inspection certification
  OSHA 30-hr
  Special inspection experience on large, complex scope projects.
  Inspects all civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical aspects of both new and renovation/remodel construction projects to assure compliance with regulatory codes, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  Coordinates and collaborates with municipality building inspectors and term contract special inspectors.
  Composes and submits daily construction inspection reports to include, but not limited to: project conditions, architectural and engineering communication and direction, general conditions, temperatures, weather conditions, site work, personnel counts, hours worked, description of work performed, equipment used, verbal discussions and oral instructions, phone conversations, visitors to site, meetings, photos, delays, instructions from the project manager, correspondence sent, etc.
  Prepares correspondence addressing contract compliance and job inspections in reference to new building construction and existing warranties.
  Reviews and provide comments on plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, Information Bulletins, requests for information, and field directives from design to 35% through project completion and closeout.
  Periodically checks and verifies all materials stored on site for damage to crating, proper dunnage, and protection from the elements.
  Photo documents pre-construction conditions, in-progress work, deficiencies, non-conforming work, etc.
  Verifies contractor onsite record drawings are current with addendums, information bulletins, requests for information, change orders, etc.
  Assists in the coordination of material sampling and testing and verifies that sufficient testing has been performed and is acceptable.
  Attends progress meetings and provides input to progress schedules.
  Quantifies progress of work completed for validating contractor payment requests.
  Participates in districtwide design and plan review sessions.
  Maintains AK-CESL certification.
  
  Bargaining Unit: ACE
  Work Year: 230 days, 12 contract payments
  Work Day: 8 hours per day
  FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
  Salary: ACE 7, Step A - P ($54,061 - $77,970), DOE
  
  
  Job Summary
  The Quality Assurance Construction Inspector I ensures compliance with drawings, specifications, applicable standards, codes and all contract documents for Anchorage School District construction projects. The inspector I is key to the department’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control program and assists the project manager in reviewing requests for information, change orders, information bulletins, pay applications, and other required tasks to ensure constructability, accuracy, and conformance to contract documents. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS).
  
  Job Requirements
  The following are required:
  1. A high school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Training or course work in construction management, engineering, project management, or construction materials, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating ability to perform the job duties.
  3. Four years construction QA/QC experience.
  4. Experience inspecting major facilities construction projects.
  5. Familiarity with a broad spectrum of construction materials, methods, and processes.
  6. Must have a good grasp of complex construction means and methods and possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications to identify discrepancies or conflicts with the documents.
  7. Knowledge of civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems design and construction standards and practices.
  8. Knowledge of current building codes, construction standards, OSHA, American with Disabilities Act, asbestos/hazardous material abatement regulations, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and other local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to construction.
  9. Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to provide technical, concise, and factual documentation and general correspondence on behalf of the Anchorage School District.
  10. Working knowledge of claims analysis, project documentation, and record keeping.
  11. Ability to establish and maintain effective, productive working relationships with others.
  12. Experience with project management software and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  13. Must possess time management skills and apply strict attention to detail related to inspecting and documenting construction activities.
  14. Must have a good driving record.
  
  The following are preferred:
  1. Knowledge of Department of Education and Early Development specifications addressing school design and construction.
  2. Knowledge of Municipality of Anchorage Standard Specifications (MASS)
  3. Certifications:
     1. Quality Control Manager
     2. ICC Commercial Building Inspector
     3. Erosion and Sediment Control
     4. NICET, ACI, WAQTC, or other materials testing and/or inspection certification
     5. OSHA 30-hr
  4. Special inspection experience on large, complex scope projects.
  
  Essential Job Functions
  1. Inspects all civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical aspects of both new and renovation/remodel construction projects to assure compliance with regulatory codes, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  2. Coordinates and collaborates with municipality building inspectors and term contract special inspectors.
  3. Composes and submits daily construction inspection reports to include, but not limited to: project conditions, architectural and engineering communication and direction, general conditions, temperatures, weather conditions, site work, personnel counts, hours worked, description of work performed, equipment used, verbal discussions and oral instructions, phone conversations, visitors to site, meetings, photos, delays, instructions from the project manager, correspondence sent, etc.
  4. Prepares correspondence addressing contract compliance and job inspections in reference to new building construction and existing warranties.
  5. Reviews and provide comments on plans, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, Information Bulletins, requests for information, and field directives from design to 35% through project completion and closeout.
  6. Periodically checks and verifies all materials stored on site for damage to crating, proper dunnage, and protection from the elements.
  7. Photo documents pre-construction conditions, in-progress work, deficiencies, non-conforming work, etc.
  8. Verifies contractor onsite record drawings are current with addendums, information bulletins, requests for information, change orders, etc.
  9. Assists in the coordination of material sampling and testing and verifies that sufficient testing has been performed and is acceptable.
  10. Attends progress meetings and provides input to progress schedules.
  11. Quantifies progress of work completed for validating contractor payment requests.
  12. Participates in districtwide design and plan review sessions.
  13. Maintains AK-CESL certification.
  
  Physical /Mental Demands
  The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.
  
  The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.
  
  Work Environment
  Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.
  
  While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  Additional Job Information
  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
  
  Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.
  
  Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).
  
  This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.
  
  The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.
  
  
  

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