Senior Public Works Inspector

Conducts public works construction inspections of increasing complexity to ensure safety, quality and compliance with codes and regulations, plans and specifications, and policy and program requirements. Advises City staff on public works construction problems and issues. Works under the administrative supervision of professional, supervisory or management staff, who outlines work assignments, occasionally reviews work in progress and periodically reviews completed work.

May exercise technical supervision over others, as assigned. Performs a variety of routine and complex inspections on public works construction projects to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, permits and municipal code requirements. Inspects public improvement construction projects, such as sidewalks, streets, alleys, parkways and other public right-of-ways, and complex capital improvement projects, including City-owned underground utilities, such as replacement of water, sewer, storm drain lines, and traffic signal and street lighting conduits.

Leads, trains and coordinates the work of others responsible for conducting construction inspections on public work projects. Advises and provides technical guidance on public works construction processes, issues, problems and concerns to City staff. Reviews field conditions and provides information regarding construction project changes to staff for revision of drawings and specifications. Makes recommendations regarding changes and modifications to plans and specifications.

Tracks the work of contractors and ensures that field work is constructed in compliance with the California Building Code, applicable federal and state laws and local ordinances, contract documents, and proper construction practices. Conducts surveys for verification of grades and filed conditions. Utilizes various software applications to complete and maintain reports, forms and correspondence. Reads and interprets property ownership maps and legal descriptions.

Inspects and monitors public right-of-ways for compliance with regulatory requirements and issues notices related to safety concerns, public inconveniences and public right-of-way detours to community and property owners. Assists department and other City staff in the coordination of the construction permit process. Investigates reported problems, violations or other deficiencies in construction projects and communicates findings orally and in writing to appropriate City staff.

Maintains accurate and current as-built construction and inspection records of public works improvement projects. Researches and evaluates records of existing public right-of-way field conditions and submits analysis to staff and other City departments. Investigates and resolves complaints and violations. Prepares reports regarding encroachment on public property, and appears in court as a witness, as required. Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

• Construction inspection techniques and practices.
• General engineering construction methods.
• Materials and equipment used in maintenance and construction activities.
• Standard specifications for public works construction.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Safety standards and safe work practices.
• Mathematics used in construction engineering.
• Report writing techniques.
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
• Basic supervisory techniques.
• Effective training and coordinating techniques.
• Effective customer service techniques.

• Lead, train, and coordinate the work of others.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Use independent judgment and initiative.
• Read, interpret and explain blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Learn and use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and project management software applications.
• Identify complex construction problems and develop solutions.
• Apply and enforce various rules, regulations, codes and ordinances.
• Prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports.
• Provide effective customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.

• Reading, writing, and communicating at an appropriate level.
• Using a personal computer and applicable software applications.

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or 60 semester units or the equivalent of college level coursework in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related field. Four years of recent, paid work experience inspecting public works construction projects and/or performing general construction work inspections. At least two years of the required experience must include inspections of complex public works construction projects.

Additional recent, related work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis. (Successful completion of 30 semester units or the…