Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV509: Construction Inspector Senior

Construction Inspector Senior

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV509
5
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
22.81 - 28.64 - 36.01 USD Hourly
$22.81 - $28.64 - $36.01
$47,444.80 - $59,571.20 - $74,900.80

POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Inspector Senior performs advanced-level inspection and monitoring of roadway, bridge, building, and utility construction projects to ensure safety, compliance, and quality. This role includes oversight of testing systems such as water pumping, electronic controls, and pressurized pipelines. The position prepares detailed reports on project progress, quality, and cost estimates to support payment processes and contractor compliance. The Senior Inspector also serves as a technical lead and mentor to less experienced inspection staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor construction of roads, bridges, drainage facilities, buildings, and underground utilities to verify adherence to project plans, schedules, and specifications.
  • Observe and review testing of water pumping systems, electronic controls, and pressurized pipe systems for accuracy and proper function.
  • Prepare daily and monthly reports detailing work performed, including progress, quality, and cost assessments, to support schedule compliance and initiate partial payments to contractors and vendors.
  • Apply and maintain a thorough understanding of City of Albuquerque Standards and Specifications, and New Mexico Department of Transportation Standards and Specifications.
  • Serve as the technical lead among Inspector III staff; provide mentorship and support to junior and less experienced inspectors.


*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Five (5) years of work experience in general construction, testing of roadways, earthworks, underground utilities, culverts, bridges and other public works facilities or a related field.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successfully complete the County’s post-offer medical examination.
  • This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
  • Comply with the County’s Safety Policy requirements.
  • Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and retain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
  • Must maintain all required certification(s).


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Duties are performed primarily outdoors which entails exposure to extremes of weather conditions.
  • Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment on an even carpeted or tiled surface.
  • Outdoor duties may be performed on both even and uneven surfaces which may be either wet or dry. Surfaces may be inclined or flat, and range from natural undisturbed soil to gravel, asphalt, or concrete.
  • May perform duties alone or as part of a group.
  • Work hazards or potential work hazards include exposure to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, mists, chemicals and severe weather conditions; driving of vehicles; working in and around heavy equipment; and performing duties on rough terrain.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of duties includes telephone, two-way radio, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • County vehicle is used by employee in traveling from site-to-site throughout the County.
  • Safety vest and hardhat are used by worker in performance of outdoor duties.
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