Supervising Public Works Inspector

County of Alameda • Hayward, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, to function as a supervisor of Public Works Inspectors performing construction inspections of road and flood maintenance and construction projects to assure contract compliance; and to perform related work as required.

The Supervising Public Works Inspector classification is responsible for the supervision of field inspections of all the major road and flood maintenance and construction projects. This class is distinguished from the next lower class of Public Works Inspector III in that the former class is a first-line supervisor providing supervision and direction to a number of lower-level inspectors.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Supervising Public Works Inspector (#9538)

Requirements

• Experience : The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience in the class of Public Works Inspector III, or an equivalent or higher-level class, in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)
• Experience : The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience as a supervisor in maintenance and construction operations in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts) which provided the knowledge and abilities listed below.
• Experience : The equivalent of five years of full-time experience in road and flood control maintenance and construction work, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• License : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Principles of personnel supervision and training.
• Interpretation of plans, maps, and specifications for construction of road appurtenances, storm drains, flood control subdivisions.
• Engineering plans, maps and specifications.
• Construction practices and terminology.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction of pipelines, open channels, roads, reinforced concrete, and other drainage and road structures.
• County, State, and Federal construction regulations and standards.
• Contract management principles.
• Construction site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct activities of employees working in the inspection programs.
• Interpret contract documents content, varied regulations and Public Works Inspection manual.
• Negotiate and communicate with Project Managers (general contractors, owners, and other agencies).
• Effectively mediate conflicts between parties.
• Meet with agencies involved with public works projects to coordinate work, explain public works policies and develop positive working relationships.
• Make mathematical calculations related to construction.
• Make accurate visual observations.
• Operate standard office computer to enter data, retrieve data, utilize spreadsheet and other applications.
• Analyze and problem solve.
• Decision making.
• Make oral presentations and training sessions.

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
• Management Paid Leave
• 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
• 1 st United Services Credit Union

What This Job Offers

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