El Dorado Irrigation District

DEFINITION

This position is open until filled, with the first review of candidates taking place on December 26, 2025, or until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been received, whichever occurs sooner, so apply early.

El Dorado Irrigation District is currently recruiting for a Construction Inspector in the Engineering Department.

Currently, there is one vacancy that may be filled at either the Construction Inspector I or Construction Inspector II level depending on qualifications.

Under supervision, conducts field construction inspections for District facilities including commercial/residential development and capital improvement projects, involving the inspection of pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment facilities, and other District projects; reviews and inspects construction plans to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and Federal, State, and local regulations.

Construction Inspector I
- This is the entry level class in the Construction Inspector series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience. The Construction Inspector I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to general supervision as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned.

Construction Inspector II
- This is the journey level class in the Construction Inspector series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level.

Receives immediate supervision from the Construction Inspection Supervisor; may receive technical and functional supervision from the Senior Construction Inspector.

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Reviews and inspects construction projects, including water, hydroelectric generation, wastewater and recycled water distribution, collection, storage and treatment facilities for compliance with approved plans, District specifications and required regulations; performs a variety of field tests to ensure quality of materials and work.
• Observes, documents, records, and completes activity and progress reports, including taking photos and videos of work sites before and during construction; completes daily inspection logs and inspection reports.
• Interprets drawings and specifications at site locations and responds to questions from contractors, developers and other agencies regarding construction inspection reports; maintains as-built drawings.
• Coordinates field operations, work schedules and activities between District staff, contractors, developers, Cal OSHA, and other interested agencies related to construction inspection activities.
• Assists District engineers with the implementation of capital improvement projects; serves as field liaison in the planning and development of projects; responds to questions and concerns from contractors, developers, and outside agencies regarding inspection results and District standards.
• Participates in pre-construction and weekly construction meetings.
• Reviews, recommend for approval, and/or rejects progress payments and change orders; reviews submittals, requests for information, geotechnical reports, and other related documents.
• Schedules and performs warranty inspections; coordinates system shutdown of facilities.
• Prepares punch lists and letters of non-compliance; maintains construction project files, including as built drawings.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Basic principles and practices of construction methods and techniques. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes governing construction methods.

Basic mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Principles and practices of work safety and traffic control.

Skill/Ability to:

Perform inspections of construction projects and enforce District standards.

Read plans, specifications, maps, drawings and work orders.

Learn to perform basic engineering calculations.

Learn residential and commercial inspection standards.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

On a continuous basis, analyze operations of construction projects in…