Construction Inspector I/II
About The Position
Under general supervision, performs detailed inspection of Public Works construction projects; interprets plans and specifications to ensure contract compliance; prepares and recommends change orders and cost estimates. This role involves inspecting a variety of Public Works construction and street maintenance projects to determine compliance with contract standards and specifications, State laws, and local ordinances. The inspector will interpret construction plans and specifications, prepare and make recommendations on change orders, and prepare cost estimates. Daily operations records, including man-hours, equipment hours, and materials on site, must be maintained. The position requires meeting and conferring with representatives of utility companies, contractors, engineers, and other public agencies regarding construction plans and specifications, as well as answering citizen complaints and requests for information. On-site safety and accident investigations will be conducted, and locations scheduled for repair will be posted. Duties may also include performing tasks on a survey party for construction survey projects.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in sub-professional engineering work including construction inspection, design drafting, design, engineering calculations, surveying, soils lab testing, or related area; OR Two (2) years of college including engineering-related courses AND One (1) year experience as an Engineering Technician or an Engineering Aide II
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License
- For Construction Inspector II: In addition to the above, must have an additional two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the City’s Construction Inspector I class
Responsibilities
- Inspects a variety of Public Works construction and street maintenance projects, such as, sidewalks, structures, driveways, sewer mains, and lateral installations, curbs and gutters, retaining walls, earthwork, street excavation and patchwork, and drainage facilities to determine compliance with contract standards and specifications, State laws, and local ordinances.
- May inspect major architectural and engineering projects.
- Interprets construction plans and specifications.
- Prepares and makes recommendations on change orders.
- Prepares cost estimates.
- Maintains necessary records of daily operations including man-hours, equipment hours, and materials on site.
- Meets and confers with representative of utility companies, contractors, engineers and other public agencies regarding construction plans and specifications.
- Answers citizen complaints and requests for information.
- Makes on-site safety and accident investigations, and posts locations scheduled for repair.
- May perform duties on a survey party for construction survey projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
