SEWER CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (OPEN COMPETITIVE) (ENG)

SEWER CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (OPEN COMPETITIVE) (ENG)

Salary

$63,520.00 - $76,425.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

POSTING

Department

ENGINEERING

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Fee

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An incumbent to a position in this class performs inspections of all construction and repair work on the citys sewer system. Work involves monitoring outside contractors and employees of the Sewer Authority to make certain work is performed in accordance with contract plans and specifications. Immediate supervision is received from the Chief Sewer Construction Inspector, however, incumbent exercises independent judgment in work stoppage if not in accordance with contract documents. Work is reviewed by the supervisor from daily reports submitted by the Sewer Construction Inspector. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Inspects and supervises construction or repair work on the citys sewer system for conformance with plans and specifications in the following areas:

• receivers, connections, catch basins, tunnel work, excavations, shoring, bracing, chambers, weirs, etc.;
• lines, grades and measurements and pipe sizes;

Takes samples of concrete for testing;

Prepares sketches of troublesome construction;

• submits reports of same;

Checks and reports on any utility obstructions;

• may confer with representatives from utility companies;

Maintains records and reports concerning inspection work including material used and labor hours consumed;

Drives to and from work sites;

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Promotional:

Continuous and permanent status in any city department in one of the following:

(A) Sewer Maintenance Supervisor I for one year;

OR

(B) Engineering Aide or Sewer Construction Worker for two years.

NOTE: Applicants must have three (3) years of full-time construction activities; one year of which must have been in water or sewer excavation or underground pipeline work, repair or inspection.

Open Competitive:

(A) Associates Degree from an accredited college, university or technical institute in Civil or Construction Technology and one year of full time construction activities where work involved water or sewer excavation or underground pipeline work, repair or inspection.

OR

(B) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and three years of full time construction activities; one year of which must have been involved in water or sewer excavation or underground pipeline work, repair or inspection;

OR

(C) an equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A and B.

Equivalent Combination

Masters or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for the above education and experience.

Special Requirement

Possession of a current NYS Drivers License which must be presented at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment.

• Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

Additional Information

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of citys sewer system including trench excavation, backfilling, repaving and general safety practices;

Good knowledge of inspection principles, practices and procedures;

Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications;

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with private contractors and staff personnel;

Ability to deal with the general public with firmness but courteously;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential

Employer City of Buffalo