Senior Construction Inspector (Public Works)

City of Pittsburg•Pittsburg, CA

About The Position

The City of Pittsburg Public Works Department is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector for its Engineering Division. This advanced journey-level position coordinates and oversees technical field and office engineering activities for public works construction inspections. The position organizes, assigns, and reviews staff work; performs complex and specialized inspections; and provides technical support to a supervisor or manager. The Senior Construction Inspector helps ensure public infrastructure projects comply with applicable standards and contract requirements. The Engineering Division oversees construction and improvement of City-owned streets, storm drains, water distribution and sewer collection systems, and other facilities. It also supports capital improvement and development projects, traffic-related improvements, encroachment permits, and related records. The role leads and participates in inspection of construction, repair, and alteration projects; oversees testing and approval of materials; reviews plans, specifications, payment applications, and change orders; coordinates with contractors, utilities, City departments, property owners, and the public; and prepares and maintains technical records and reports. Work takes place in indoor and outdoor environments, including construction sites, and may involve travel between sites, heavy equipment, confined spaces, noise, dust, fumes, and inclement weather. The position requires education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in public works inspection, civil engineering, or a related field, and four years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience comparable to a Construction Inspector II with the City of Pittsburg. A valid California Class C driver's license is required at hire and must be maintained. An APWA Public Infrastructure Inspector Certification is required within one year of appointment. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

Education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in public works inspection, civil engineering, or a related field.
Four years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience at a level comparable to a Construction Inspector II with the City of Pittsburg.
Valid California Class C driver's license at the time of hire and continued maintenance of the license.
Public Infrastructure Inspector Certification from the American Public Works Association (APWA) within one year of appointment.
Knowledge of public works construction inspection programs, lead supervision and training, civil engineering, construction methods and materials, materials testing, safety hazards, construction defect detection, applicable regulations, mathematics, recordkeeping, technical writing, and office software.
Ability to lead and review staff work; inspect public works projects; interpret maps, engineering plans, specifications, codes, and regulations; prepare accurate records and reports; identify faulty materials and workmanship; perform mathematical calculations; and communicate clearly.
Ability to deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, property owners, and the public, and to operate tools, equipment, office equipment, and an assigned vehicle safely.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, travel between sites, and work around construction equipment and potentially confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, train, assign, and review the work of staff performing technical field and office engineering and construction inspection work.
Participate in the most complex work of the unit and train staff in construction inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.
Verify staff work for accuracy, proper methods, and compliance with standards and specifications, and ensure safe work practices.
Oversee and conduct inspections of construction, repair, and alteration work on public works projects, including streets, parks, sidewalks, utilities, storm drains, lighting, landscaping, facilities, and other City capital projects.
Inspect materials, methods, and procedures for compliance with plans and specifications; observe and enforce materials testing; review test reports; and conduct final inspections.
Oversee and conduct field sampling and testing of construction materials, direct contract laboratory testing, analyze results, prepare test reports, and approve materials for use.
Make field determinations regarding the scope and method of work and authorize field changes to plans as necessary.
Meet and confer with utility companies, contractors, engineers, public agencies, and property owners regarding construction plans, schedules, hazards, and impacts.
Investigate and attempt to resolve citizen complaints, respond to public inquiries, and coordinate service interruptions and project work to minimize inconvenience.
Coordinate work with City departments and utilities to resolve interferences and conflicts.
Prepare technical reports, letters, and contract change orders; maintain written records; conduct construction surveys; track contractor progress; and account for contract bid items for contractor payments.
Review requests for information, change orders, payment applications, plans, specifications, contract documents, and technical data for accuracy and compliance with City standards.
Enforce and document compliance with environmental requirements.
Attend training, seminars, and meetings; maintain awareness of developments in construction methods and materials; and incorporate developments as appropriate.
Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for assigned jobs and requisition materials as needed.
Represent the City professionally and foster integrity, service, inclusion, collaboration, flexibility, cooperation, and positive working relationships.
Perform related duties as assigned.