Construction Inspector​/Sr. Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector / Senior Construction Inspector

Base Pay Increases (Effective July 1, 2027):

• Construction Inspector: $38.26 - $46.96
• Senior Construction Inspector: $43.45 - $52.80

• Longevity Pay - beginning at 10 years of service, 5%; 15 years of service, 7.5%.
• Bilingual Pay - $100 per month.
• Medical-in-lieu - employees who waive the City’s medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.
• Incentives - up to 2.5% - 10%.

• Home Buying Program - $25,000 interest‑free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits.
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Holiday Pay - 14 holidays; thirteen paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Vacation Leave - 80 hours per year; after 4 years 120 hours; after 10 years 160 hours; after 15 years 200 hours; after 22 years 220 hours.
• Vacation Credit - those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at rate of 120 hours.
• Vacation Cash Out - cash out up to forty hours per year.
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year.
• Health Insurance - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium;
  City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
• Life Insurance - City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.
• Long Term Disability - City paid policy‑benefit up to 60% of base salary.
• EAP - Confidential employee assistance plan.

• Under general supervision, perform field inspections of public works improvements, including capital improvement projects of City infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, grading, landscaping, traffic control, water and wastewater lines and facilities, electrical installations, and other City facilities to ensure conformance with applicable federal and state laws, codes, ordinances, plans, specifications, and departmental regulations.
• Plan, assign, direct, and review the work of construction inspection staff (Senior Construction Inspector). Provide input into selection, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions; train staff in work procedures.
• Inspect construction of a variety of public works, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contract provisions, and safe work practices.
• Confere with contractors and developers regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; explain requirements and evaluate alternatives.
• Record amounts of materials used and work performed; prepare necessary reports for progress payments.
• Issue change orders within specific guidelines and/or consult with engineering staff regarding problems and change alternatives.
• Prepare and maintain daily inspection reports, progress payments, change orders, claims and other written documentation.
• Take samples of materials used and perform basic tests or submit to testing laboratories to ensure appropriate composition.
• Inspect sites and review plans and specifications prior to the bidding or development process; attend bid openings for capital improvement and private construction projects.
• Conduct pre‑construction meetings with contractors and developers.
• Investigate resident complaints; confer with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience.
• Schedule service interruptions with least interference and least inconvenience to properties.
• Inspect City sidewalks and asphalt roads for hazards in need of repair; measure and record displacements; submit locations for repair.
• Review requests for progress payments relating to work performed and materials supplied.
• Act as liaison between the City, contractors, other agencies, businesses, and residents affected by projects; maintain communication among the parties and respond to and resolve issues and complaints or refer them to the proper office for resolution.
• Prepare standard bid and document forms.
• Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, correction notices, procedures, and other written material.
• Operate a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform…