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ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION

City of Cincinnati

City of Cincinnati

People & HR, Operations
United States · Cincinnati, OH, USA
Posted on Dec 4, 2025

General Statement of Duties

The Assistant Supervisor of Construction Inspections position will be within the Executive Director’s Office of Water Works- Lead Section. Under the general direction of GCWW’s Lead Program Manager, the Assistant Supervisor of Construction Inspections will serve as the on-the-ground presence for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. The position will work directly with assigned service line replacement contractors to coordinate work, inspect installations both exterior and interior of buildings, track and document quantities and pay items, and ensure records are maintained including branch information and meter data. This position will frequently interface with customers and will coordinate directly with other team members of the lead program to collect outstanding customer agreements during construction. This individual must excel in communication, be comfortable testing and helping incorporate new technologies and procedures and be a collaborative team member within the Lead Team and across divisions at GCWW.

This employee supervises personnel assigned to inspection activities for the City of Cincinnati construction projects. Employee ensures that all assigned projects adhere to applicable codes and standards; conducts inspections assigned construction projects; and provides responsible support to assigned supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of construction inspections, including street rehab program.
Construction practices related to assigned field and projects. Principles of relevant city and state governing bodies.
Effective techniques for employee supervision and motivation.
Street Restoration procedures. Applicable codes, standards, and guidelines for sidewalks and DOTE issued permits.
Applicable ODOT Specification pertaining to water/sewer/storm sewer main and utility construction.
Applicable City Supplement to ODOT standards, specifically sections related to water main construction.

Skill to:
Operate a computer and other standard office equipment in performance of assigned duties.
Conduct quality control reviews of inspection reports and ensure proper documentation of findings.
Prepare training materials and conduct on-the-job training for new inspectors.
Maintain accurate and complete records of inspections and project documentation.
Operate assigned vehicle in performance of job duties (as required).
Be an excellent communicator

Ability to:
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity throughout all personnel.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs. Identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Plan work processes and procedures for self and other to follow.
Show appropriate assertiveness and tact with colleagues and the general public.
Evaluate programs and personnel.
Prepare assigned reports. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Work with committees to achieve desired results. Analyze appropriate maps, sketches, and schematic diagrams.
Conduct inspections of assigned projects.
Read and interpret construction plans.
Build effective teams.

Required Education and Experience

Each applicant must have four years of experience in technical work inspecting construction projects, reviewing construction plans, and assisting and coordinating the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair projects.

A Construction Management certificate or an associate degree from an accredited college, university, or technical institute in a related field may be substituted for 2 years of experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License.
.Must be willing to work irregular hours and weekends. Performs related duties as required.

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions:
A combination of an office and field environment; outdoor site work may include uneven or slippery surfaces; light travel to meetings, inspection sites, and other functions around the city required

Physical Conditions:
Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, and/or walking for prolonged periods of time; must be able to operate assigned vehicle; audiovisual acuity required; general manual dexterity needed.