Construction Inspector I​/II

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The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The mission of the Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its 22 member agencies serving the region's $268 billion economy and 3.3 million residents. The Water Authority is executing a long-term strategy to diversify the region's supplies, make major investments in the region's water delivery and storage system, and improve water use efficiency.

Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost effectively managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance current and future reliability.

The Engineering Department is responsible for the design and construction of regional water facilities in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); identifying and employing value engineering design concepts to optimize facility and aqueduct system performance; managing major emergency facility repairs; and providing overall CIP programmatic monitoring and controls. It also manages the Water Authority's real‑estate interests by acquiring, disposing of, and leasing real property;

patrolling and managing 168 miles of right of way; and providing survey services. In addition, the department provides technical support to other agencies, departments, and member agencies. The Water Authority’s Energy Program also resides within the Engineering Department, focused on developing low‑cost energy supplies, generation, and storage opportunities; improving the Water Authority’s energy resilience; fostering collaborative energy relationships; and supporting the Water Authority’s legislative energy initiatives.

The Engineering Department’s Construction Group supports engineering project and construction managers in the planning, design, and construction phase of projects; provides a full range of detailed construction inspections of concrete, welding, structural, masonry, and soils, for multi‑disciplined public works, waterworks and facility construction projects; interprets plans and specifications to ensure construction contract compliance and documents findings on a variety of software applications;

provides lead work direction to lower-level technicians and staff; establishes work priorities and reviews work in progress to ensure critical project milestones are met, and performs related duties as assigned.

• Technically skilled, detail-oriented, and safety-focused professional with knowledge of public works construction practices and a commitment to high-quality infrastructure delivery.
• At the Construction Inspector I level: motivated to learn and grow, demonstrates a foundational understanding of construction methods and materials, can interpret basic engineering drawings, follow established procedures, and document work accurately.
• At the Construction Inspector II level: journey-level proficiency, independently performs construction inspections on public works, waterworks, or similar infrastructure projects; well-versed in inspecting pipelines, valves, flow control facilities, structural concrete, welds, earthwork, and related facilities; evaluates contractor compliance; identifies construction issues requiring corrective action; demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional interaction with contractors, engineers, project managers, member agencies, and the public.
• Highly organized, thorough documentation, diligent in maintaining accurate daily inspection reports, progress records, and as‑built information.
• Understands regulatory and administrative compliance, safety protocols, environmental requirements, and public contract provisions.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and able to work effectively in the field with varied personalities, conditions, and project demands.
• Exercises good judgment when addressing field conflicts, raises potential…