Supervising Public Works Inspector

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.

• I. Two years of full‑time experience in the class of Public Works Inspector III or an equivalent or higher‑level class in the Alameda County classified service.
• II. Two years of full‑time experience as a supervisor in maintenance and construction operations in the Alameda County classified service, providing the knowledge and abilities listed below.
• III. Five years of full‑time experience in road and flood control maintenance and construction work, with two years in a supervisory capacity.
• 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, and flood control subdivisions.
• Engineering plans, maps and specifications.
• Construction practices and terminology.
• Materials, methods, and equipment used in the construction of pipe lines, 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.

• 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.
• Mediate conflicts between parties.
• Coordinate work with agencies involved in public works projects to explain policies and develop positive relationships.
• Calculate mathematical measurements related to construction.
• Make accurate visual observations.