Senior Inspector

Level: Senior,

Job Location:

3701 MARCONI AVE, STE 100 - SACRAMENTO, CA 95821, Salary Range: $41.62 - $52.03 Hourly, Job Class:
Senior Inspector

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Effective Date:
October 21, 2026

Performs technical duties related to conducting and overseeing construction management services and inspections on District and developer projects.

This is the journey level classification, fully competent to independently perform a variety of technical duties related to the inspection of District and developer projects. Incumbents are expected to be familiar with a diverse set of procedures and situations. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction, assistance, or direction as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the District’s operating procedures and policies.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Depending upon the assignment, the employee may not perform all of the listed duties and may be required to perform additional or different duties from those below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management retains the right to add, remove, or change duties at any time.

• Performs field construction inspection of wells, storage facilities, pump stations, transmission and distribution pipelines, and appurtenances.
• Ensures construction activities are conducted in accordance with applicable plans, safety codes and requirements, permits, environmental requirements, and District standards/specifications.
• Assists with contract administration by reviewing change orders and monthly reports; provides recommendations for scope of work changes.
• Schedules and attends pre-construction meetings and monitors site conditions prior to start of construction.
• Attends various meetings as directed.
• Maintains records and daily reports (inspection, materials testing, change orders, etc.) via a variety of methods.
• Investigates customer complaints.
• Assists in identifying areas for future main and pipeline replacement projects.
• Assists in obtaining project information needed for mapping.
• Maintains regular attendance and adheres to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, other District employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Four (4)
  * years of journey level construction inspection experience that includes the inspection of public works water facilities.

OR

• Six (6)
  * years of increasingly responsible experience in water treatment/distribution facility maintenance and operations work.

AND

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• * Two (2) years of education equivalent to completion of a curriculum beyond the 12th grade in construction management, construction inspection, or other applicable fields may be used in lieu of two (2) years of work experience.

Valid Driver’s License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and proof of good driving record as evidenced by the absence of multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the District’s automobile rates. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Possession and maintenance of a:

• State of California Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade D2.
• State of California Water Treatment Operator Certificate Grade T1.

The conditions herein are representative of those that…