Senior Construction Inspector

County of Orange • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

OC Public Works is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector for its Subdivision/Permits Inspection department. The role independently inspects and manages construction of horizontal public works projects, including roadways, bikeways, bridges, and flood control channels. The inspector serves as the County’s primary on-site contact for contractors’ daily construction activities and for the public, and ensures that work complies with public works standards, contract specifications, and applicable water quality and environmental requirements.

The position also reviews plans, inspects civil infrastructure, coordinates project work with external stakeholders, and provides limited supervision and mentoring to assigned entry-level Construction Inspectors. A valid Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification must be obtained and maintained within one year of appointment.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification within one year of appointment.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License to perform the job-related essential functions.
• Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication skills.
• Follow detailed oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff and representatives of other agencies and departments.
• Have the ability to maintain moderately complex records requiring independent judgment and accuracy.
• Have the ability to identify problems, gather relevant information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrate decisiveness and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certification in a construction-related field.
• CISEC Certification.
• QSP Certification.
• Asphalt, Concrete, and/or Soils Field Testing Certification.
• Experience inspecting public works road or flood control construction performed under contract to the County.
• Knowledge and application of modern construction methods, techniques, practices, and construction materials.
• Knowledge of subdivision maps, permits, arterial highway plans, master plans, drainage plans, and grading plans.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, specifications, engineer’s estimates, County of Orange Standard Plans, APWA Greenbook standard specifications and Standard Plans, Caltrans Standard Plans, records of survey, and material test results.
• Knowledge of stormwater principles and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops, and web-based programs and applications.

Responsibilities

• Enforce project compliance with approved contract plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances.
• Interpret construction plans and specifications, perform constructability peer reviews, and assess field conditions to identify potential conflicts with proposed improvements.
• Inspect public works facilities, including roads, bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, storm drains, catch basins, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, landscaping, and other civil infrastructure.
• Review subdivision, permit, and grading plans for concept and adherence to approved County standards and specifications.
• Provide limited supervision and mentoring to assigned entry-level Construction Inspectors, including training on inspection principles, routine field calculations, and work policies and procedures.
• Conduct construction site inspections to identify unsafe practices, evaluate project-site Best Management Practices (BMPs), monitor temporary traffic control systems, and ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Coordinate project construction with utility companies, other departments, and government agencies to support effective customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed