Bilingual Public Works inspector II - Bell Gardens

Overview

Bowman has an opportunity for a Bilingual Public Works Inspector II to join our team in the City of Bell Gardens.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. A career at Bowman is more than a job—it is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team, and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We are committed to providing an environment that is rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to deliver unparalleled service to our clients.

Perform inspection duties on a variety of public works construction/rehabilitation projects, serving public building facilities, bridges, roadways, parks, and municipal water, wastewater, storm drain, dry utilities, and other related public infrastructures.

• Leadership and Direction — Perform work under moderate supervision. Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution. Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
• Operational and Company Level — Serve as liaison between engineers, contractors, and adjacent residents and businesses affected by projects.
• Do the Work — Interpret technical specifications, contract requirements, engineering drawings, and standard construction details on a variety of public works projects. Ensure that work is completed in general accordance with drawings and specifications. Perform daily field reporting, track contractor's installed quantities, witness tests, document test results and serve as liaison between engineer, contractor, and adjacent residents and businesses. Conduct field inspections on projects involving the construction and/or rehabilitation of public facilities, roadways (including slurry seal, road rehabilitation, and various types of asphalt), parks, and municipal utilities.
  
  Prepare sketches and assemble data for field engineer's use in making project changes. Review periodic pay estimates for accuracy with contractor. Apply knowledge of construction methods for water, sewer, storm drain and dry utility pipe installations, including open trenching and trenchless methods (jack and bore and directional drilling). Apply knowledge of trenchless sewer rehabilitation methods. May work on one or more projects simultaneously.
• Success Metrics and Competencies — Ability to work independently and within a team; effective communication with all levels of the organization and external partners; high motivation and problem-solving orientation; strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents; effective verbal and written communication; strong work ethic and commitment to quality; ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks; data analysis and interpretation skills; attention to safety on the job site.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree and/or civil engineering related coursework/certifications preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years in the construction field or construction management/field services required.
• APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) and Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Practitioner (QSP) certifications required.
• Experience in municipal utility inspection preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.
• Valid CA driver's license and ability to successfully complete a motor vehicle records check ("MVR") required.
• Completion of driver safety training course preferred.
• Will serve as an extension of assigned City staff.
• Fluency in speaking/reading both English and Spanish required.

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally while helping to shape tomorrow’s infrastructure. A career at Bowman means being part of a…