Senior Public Works Inspector

City of Rohnert Park•Rohnert Park, CA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Rohnert Park is currently recruiting for a Senior Public Works Inspector for the Public Works Department. The Senior Public Works Inspector is responsible for handling inspections on a variety of public improvement and capital improvement project to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards. Under general direction, plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and coordinates the inspection of publicly and privately constructed improvements in the City. This position focuses on the inspection of projects included in the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Coordinates contract inspectors and reviews and resolves difficult and complex inspection and conflicts; provides technical staff assistance and direction; and performs related duties, as assigned. This is the full supervisory-level class in the Public Works Inspector series. Incumbents are responsible for supervising and performing inspection of publicly and privately constructed improvements and plan review in the Public Works Departments. The Senior Public Works Inspector is also responsible for attempting to resolve difficult inspection and plan review issues before they reach the management level; and for developing and maintaining an effective, customer service oriented team.

Requirements

Knowledge of materials, methods, principles, and practices used in public works construction, including streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, streetlights, and related facilities and appurtenances.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public works construction inspection.
Knowledge of basic practices of construction contract administration in a public agency setting.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including administrative and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of technical principles and practices of engineering design, specification, and cost estimate preparation.
Knowledge of defects and faults in construction.
Knowledge of materials sampling, testing, and estimating procedures.
Knowledge of mathematical principles and theories.
Knowledge of technical report writing and preparation of correspondence.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping.
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
Knowledge of safe driving rules and practices.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Knowledge of principles of effective supervision, training and customer service.
Ability to inspect standard capital improvement and public works projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Ability to interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to detect and locate faulty materials and workmanship and determining the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
Ability to review and analyze construction plans, specifications, maps, and legal descriptions for conformance with City standards and policies.
Ability to coordinate activities with multiple contractors, engineers, and property owners.
Ability to respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records; prepare clear and concise technical reports.
Ability to make accurate mathematical, financial, and statistical computations.
Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and applications.
Ability to organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to assign, direct, plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of technical staff and consultants.
Ability to assist subordinates with complex tasks or difficult situations.
Ability to tactfully and effectively resolve conflicts and difficult situations while providing quality customer service.
Ability to function effectively as a team leader.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, mathematics, or related field and sufficient years of increasingly responsible experience in public agency engineering, public works infrastructure construction, inspection or related experience, with experience in coordinating and assigning work.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, assigns, and performs inspections of all phases of a variety of public works, infrastructure, and capital improvement construction projects for conformance with plans, specifications, contract provisions, and safe work practices in accordance with City, County, and State codes; inspects materials for identification; performs routine field tests as needed.
Reviews plans and specifications of assigned construction projects, including streets, storm drains, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street and alley pavement and grading, and water and wastewater distribution, collection, and treatment systems installation and repair projects.
Records amounts of materials used and work performed; prepares necessary reports for progress payments.
Inspects adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.
Confers with contractors and developers regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; explains requirements and evaluates alternatives.
Consults with engineering staff regarding problems and change alternatives.
Prepares and maintains daily inspection reports, progress payments, change orders, claims, and other written documentation.
Takes samples of materials used; performs basic tests or submits to testing laboratories to ensure appropriate composition.
Conducts pre-construction meetings with contractors and developers.
Investigates resident complaints; confers with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience.
Schedules service interruptions with least interference and least inconvenience to properties.
Inspects City sidewalks and asphalt roads for hazards in need of repair; measures and records displacements; submits locations for repair.
Acts as liaison between the City, contractors, other agencies, and businesses and residents affected by projects; maintains communication among the parties and responds to and resolves issues and complaints or refers them to the proper office for resolution; prepares work orders in response to complaints.
Prepares general construction and site improvement specification and plan review.
Provides technical information regarding codes and compliance methods and reviews and resolves difficult and complex inspection and plan review issues and conflicts independently and with other City staff, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and the public.
Performs field inspections on special and complex code enforcement assignments.
Investigates and responds to a variety of inquiries, complaints and requests for service.
Evaluates processes and procedures and recommends and implements related service improvements.
Reviews plans and specs to ensure that proper procedures have been carried out and ensures inspections are completed in a timely and professional manner.
Participates in the development of systems, procedures, handouts, and other aids necessary to maintain and improve customer service.
Represents the Division and Department at various boards, commissions and professional groups.
Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, correction notices, procedures, and other written materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Provide outstanding and friendly customer service.
Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment.
Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible.
Demonstrate care for the organization, customers, and coworkers.
Perform work of the highest quality possible.
Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.