Senior Construction Inspector

Overview

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Senior Construction Inspector vacancies within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

Salary information indicates salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Final date to receive applications Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT).

OC PUBLIC WORKS

OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten service areas:
Administrative Services;
Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Operations & Maintenance.

OC Development Services

OC Development Services oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the County’s unincorporated areas. This includes permit processing, inspection services and management of zoning, building and code regulations – all to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards.

OC Construction

OC Construction provides project management and construction management services for projects on OC Public Works  Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Maintenance Improvement Program (MIP) as well as OC Parks and other County department projects. OC Construction focuses on horizontal projects such as roads, bridges, bikeways, and flood control channels.

For more information on OC Public Works, OC Development Services, OC Construction, and the County of Orange, please review the respective links (text only).

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Construction Inspector is responsible for the independent inspection and construction management of horizontal public works construction projects. These projects include roadways, bikeways, bridges, and flood control channels. The Senior Construction Inspector serves as the main County contact on the construction site with the contractor for daily construction activities and with the public. This position also ensures that the contractor’s work complies with public works standards, the technical requirements in the specifications, and all applicable water quality and environmental requirements.

The immediate vacancies are in the Subdivision/Permits Inspection and Maintenance Projects Management departments. The primary duties of the Senior Construction Inspector could vary depending on the specific assignment. These duties include but are not limited to:

• Enforcing project compliance with approved contract plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances
• Interpreting construction plans and drawings
• Inspecting various public works facilities which include roads, bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, storm drains, catch basins, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, landscaping, and other civil infrastructure
• Reviewing subdivision, permit, and grading plans for concept and adherence to approved County standards specifications (Subdivision/Permits Inspection)
• Exercising limited supervision and mentoring efforts over assigned entry level Construction Inspectors, including training on inspection principles, computing routine field calculations, and familiarization with work policies and procedures
• Coordinating project construction with outside stakeholders (utility companies, other departments, and government agencies) to maximize effective customer service
• Scheduling…