Utility Construction Compliance Specialist

About the Position

The Utility Construction Compliance Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the City’s utility systems. Under direction, this position examines and evaluates utility construction and maintenance work for full compliance with engineering plans, specifications, codes, and established City standards. The role includes reviewing and interpreting plans, conducting on‑site inspections at various stages of construction, performing field investigations, and reviewing Underground Survey Alerts to support safe and coordinated project activities.

This field‑focused and collaborative position works closely with contractors, City departments, outside agencies, and community groups, while also providing accurate field markings for underground utility lines and assisting in the development of project plans and specifications. Ideal candidates bring hands‑on experience in utility construction, maintenance, survey work, and compliance, along with strong technical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Under direction examines and evaluates utility systems and facilities construction and maintenance work; performs other related work as required.

Education:

Graduation from high school.

Experience:

Three years of utility systems construction and maintenance experience, including survey and compliance work.

Familiarity with the principles and practices of utility systems and facilities construction and maintenance; knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and tools used; understanding of policies and regulations governing construction and maintenance of utility systems and facilities; knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.

Ability to effectively examine and evaluate utility systems and facilities construction and maintenance work for conformance to plans and specifications and established standards; to review and interpret applicable plans and specifications and related codes, ordinances and regulations; to participate in plan and specification development; to coordinate the work of contractors; to establish and maintain accurate records; to communicate effectively; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, agencies, and the general public.

Willingness and/or ability to respond to after‑hours emergency calls as required.

Possession of a valid Class A State of California Driver’s License (or possession of a valid Class license at the time of employment and the ability to obtain Class A within six months of employment) and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Employees in positions requiring Class A license are subject to provisions of the Department of Transportation’s drug and alcohol testing program.

• CalPERS Retirement:
  Classic Members – 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution;
  New Members – 2% @ 62 formula, 8.25% contribution.
• Medical:
  Comprehensive health coverage with multiple HMO and PPO plans available, and a generous City contribution towards medical premiums.
• Dental:
  Comprehensive dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation:
  Starting with 80 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
• Holidays: 11 City Holidays.
• Floating Holidays: 6 days.
• Sick Leave: 96 hours annually.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Up to 1% 457(b) matching City contribution after 1 year of continuous service.