Public Works Inspector III, Facilities

County of Alameda•Hayward, CA

About The Position

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. REQUIRED TO APPLY: California Motor Vehicle Class C Driver’s License with a 3-year clean driving record. A clean driving record consists of no violations within the past 3 years. MUST BE ATTACHED : Official DMV driver license history report showing a clean driving record for the last three years. Please note all attachments must be submitted under the RESUME tab which can only accept one (1) file. Applicants cannot make modifications to their applications once they have been submitted. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, or DMV driving history report will result in disqualification. APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design, storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections. The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system. For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa . THE POSITION This series specification describes three levels of Public Works Inspector, Facilities. Incumbents receive close supervision at the lower level and work under general direction at the upper levels. The Public Works Inspectors, Facilities, inspect and evaluate existing flood control facilities including channels, pipes and culverts, tide gates, levees, etc.; prepares reports and recommendations for any necessary corrections; responds to 24-hour hazardous material spills in Alameda County; utilizes the equipment necessary to work safely underground; and may be responsible for inspecting maintenance contract work such as tree trimming/removals, installation of various pipe, earth-work grading, minor concrete work and fence repairs and installations. At the III level only, incumbents also inspect roadways and related facilities and improvements. The Public Works Inspector, Facilities, are primarily responsible for inspecting existing flood control facilities, pavements and drainage of County maintained roads for functional adequacy and public safety. Occasionally, incumbents at the III level only will also inspect new construction of capital projects, repairs and improvements to flood control facilities, roads, highways and water supply systems, overseeing the work of outside contractors. Further, the option of Public Works Inspector, Facilities, at all levels, is distinguished from the Public Works Inspector, Construction in that incumbents of this option are required to respond to hazardous material spills and possess a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response First Responder Awareness or Operations Certificate from the State of California. Public Works Inspectors III, Facilities, are considered the advanced journey level and lead inspectors for the facilities inspections having full responsibility for their assigned facility inspections. Additionally, incumbents of Public Works Inspector III, Facilities, have lead responsibility during underground inspections, and are regularly assigned inspection and hazardous material spill projects that require a higher level of expertise than those assigned to the lower levels in the series. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Public Works Inspector III, Facilities (#2172)

Requirements

California Motor Vehicle Class C Driver’s License with a 3-year clean driving record. A clean driving record consists of no violations within the past 3 years.
Official DMV driver license history report showing a clean driving record for the last three years.
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application.
EITHER I The equivalent of two years full time experience as a Public Works Inspector II, Facilities, or an equivalent or higher-level class in the Alameda County service. OR II The equivalent of four years full time experience in increasingly responsible and varied sub-professional civil engineering experience at least two years of which included flood control or water distribution facilities inspection.
Within six months of employment, Public Works Inspectors must meet Operations Level or higher training requirements and/or competencies sufficient to respond, recognize and manage hazardous materials cleanup. These requirements are typically met by possession Hazardous Water Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) First Responder Operations (FRO) level certification. HAZWOPER FRO training requirements and competencies are defined in the California Codes of Regulations Title 8, Section 5192 (q) (6) (B) or 29CCR 1910.120 (q) (6) (i).
Possess and maintain a valid California Motor Vehicle Class C Driver’s License.
Candidates must submit evidence from the DMV showing current status of their license at the time of application and at time of hire and must have a clean driving record for the previous three-year period.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of: Office methods and procedures, including filing and record keeping practices. Basic design and construction methods and materials for flood control facilities and roadways. Field engineering investigation procedures. Mathematics including trigonometry and standards methods and equipment used in flood control facility maintenance and basic engineering drafting procedures. Pavement inspection and the County Pavement Management System and other maintenance management systems. Hazardous materials response and sampling procedures. OSHA rules and regulations. Public Works construction practices drawings, specifications and labor compliance laws. Computer applications and software related to the work.
Ability to: Prepare complete and comprehensive written reports. Operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Analyze rules and regulations for the preparation of maintenance permits. Analyze and interpret plans, drawings, specifications, codes, technical manuals and maps. Maintain effective working relationships with property owners, other public agencies and others. Inspect pavement and maintenance contract projects. Prepare drawings for as builts; change orders and maintenance contract projects. Operate gas detection meters and hazardous materials sampling devices. Train personnel and take lead responsibility of inspection teams. Operate a variety of equipment such as camera, calculator, two-way radio and telephone. Walk on steep slopes, slippery surfaces and climb ladders. Work independently in the field. Safely work in all kinds of weather day or night. Communicate clearly and effectively in English, both written and oral. Maintain composure during stressful situations and make good decisions. Train and provide field supervision to assigned personnel.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
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