Public Works Inspector Trainee​/I​/II​/III

This position is responsible for performing field inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, guidelines, and regulations; in addition to other assigned Public Works/CRA inspection related functions as needed. All positions in this class are expected to exhibit outstanding customer skills and interact in a positive manner with the public. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and normally filled internally by advancement from Trainee level or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.

An incumbent in this position may be designated as follows:

Under direct supervision, this is the entry-level class in the Field Inspector series. Incumbents generally have limited related work experience. Incumbents receive a varied, progressive range of instruction or assistance, from significant to occasional, in the performance of the duties assigned to this class.

Under general supervision, this is the intermediate-level class in the Field Inspector series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the majority of duties assigned to this class. Incumbents receive some or occasional instruction or assistance in the performance of the duties assigned to this class.

Under limited supervision, this is the journey-level class in the Field Inspector series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform increasingly complex inspections and the full range of duties assigned to this class with very limited supervision and direction.

Under direction, this is the senior-level class in the Field Inspector series. Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to perform the full range of duties assigned to this class, take initiative, and are expected to exercise independent judgment and decision making; work may be reviewed during performance and upon completion. May mentor or train less experienced inspectors and exercise functional supervision.

• Performs professional duties in reviewing plans and specifications on assigned projects and ensuing conformance to City standards and specifications for the development of public and private facilities.
• Schedules inspections, testing, walk-throughs, warranty and sequence of work with contractors and other City staff.
• Ensures all materials confirm to current City standards and specifications; prohibits the use of substandard materials.
• Works with field personnel on a daily basis to address construction issues and concerns.
• Makes regular inspections of new roadway and storm water projects being constructed by or regulated by the City, including CRA projects.
• Reviews and approves right-of-way permits, material submittals, pay requests and as-built drawings.
• Verifies that City capital improvement projects construction work in progress complies with approved plans and specifications.
• Verifies ADA compliance on all new construction where applicable.
• Monitors erosion control measures and tracking from all construction sites.
• Prepares detailed records and reports of inspections on all construction sites (current reporting software - Raken).
• Reviews video of new stormwater construction on all construction sites.
• Inspects job sites for compliance with NPDES requirements for the City’s MS4.
• Performs illicit discharge inspections and prepares reports.
• Performs right of way, pool, and driveway inspections including coordinating with Building Department for project close-out.
• Performs beach outfall routine inspections for meandering and blockage.
• Performs routine inspections of private commercial and residential developments that have approved Development Orders for code compliance and constructability deviations from the approved construction plans.
• Responds to customer concerns and questions regarding projects.
• May be required to work overtime, nights, weekends, and potentially holidays depending on project status.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

In addition to the previous duties:

• Inspects all construction within public rights of ways, including but not limited to paving, grading, drainage, and sidewalks/paths; ensures all construction meets or exceeds approved plans and all applicable specifications and codes.
• Supervises and inspects all testing procedures for densities on all phases of road construction from sub grade to final…