Public Works Inspector

4% Salary Increase effective July 2027

4% Salary Increase effective July 2028

Under general supervision, performs routine inspections at various public works construction and capital improvement projects of City infrastructure, such as encroachment, grading, landscaping, traffic control, and public safety; ensures conformance with applicable Federal and State laws, codes, ordinances, plans, specifications, and departmental regulations; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from the City Engineer. Exercises no supervision of staff.

This is a journey-level classification that performs the full range of duties related to conducting public works inspections for the City. Responsibilities include conducting inspections of construction sites, enforcing compliance with regulatory codes, laws, and ordinances, and ensuring conformance with approved plans, specifications, standards, permits, and licensing. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the engineering class series in that the latter is a professional level requiring completion of a four-year degree.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Inspects all phases of a variety of public works construction projects for conformance with plans, specifications, contract provisions, and safe work practices in accordance with City, County, State, and Federal codes; inspects materials for identification; performs routine field tests as needed.
• Reviews plans and specifications of assigned construction projects, including streets, water, storm drains, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and street and alley pavement and grading.
• Records amounts of materials used and work performed; prepares necessary reports for progress payments.
• Inspects adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.
• Inspects City sidewalks and asphalt roads for hazards in need of repair; measures and records displacements; submits locations for repair.
• Confers with contractors and developers regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; explains requirements and evaluates alternatives.
• Consults with engineering staff regarding problems and change alternatives.
• Prepares and maintains daily inspection reports, progress payments, change orders, claims, and other written documentation.
• Initiates minor field changes on contract projects not involving structural or architectural features.
• Writes “stop work” notices for work being done without permits or in an unsafe manner.
• Acts as liaison between the City, contractors, other agencies, and businesses and residents affected by projects; maintains communication among the parties and responds to and resolves issues and complaints or refers them to the proper office for resolution; prepares work orders in response to complaints.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence, reports, correction notices, and other written materials.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Materials, methods, principles, and practices used in public works…