Engineering Inspector I-IV

• Inspect routine construction projects and review construction material sampling for conformance to plans specifications contract requirements Federal/State agency requirements and any special conditions.
• Maintain accurate records on project progress work quality labor and equipment used work items not in conformance to plans record drawings and other project information.
• Prioritize work set appointments and meet with developers engineers and citizens on project issues.
• Prepare written correspondence and spreadsheets required in performance of the work.
• Explain City standards to others such as contractors and citizens.
• Review routine construction project plans for specification conformance.

In addition to the above the Engineering Inspector II classification may include the duties listed below:

• Inspect complex private and moderately complex public projects requiring increased interaction with engineers or architects and more in-depth or varied engineering and construction knowledge.
• Investigate and prepare written analysis of contractors claims for additional payment time extensions and changed conditions of the work.
• Make minor design changes in the field.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure project remains within financial constraints and approved schedule.
• Prepare cost request bulletins and track submittals.
• Conduct conferences and meetings with contractors developers engineers and others to coordinate joint efforts for construction projects and resolve disputes.
• Explain underlying project related codes and safety procedures.
• Log and review project submittals for contract compliance.
• Complete constructability reviews of construction plans and specifications.
• Sample and test soils concrete and asphalt.
• Conduct routine construction surveys.

In addition to the above the Engineering Inspector III and IV classifications may include the duties listed below:

• Inspect complex public works projects.
• Administer and oversee work of consultant contracts or service contracts monitoring costs work product and deadlines and authorize payments on services and construction.
• Prepare reports for the management of capital improvement projects.
• Prepare plans and specifications for minor capital improvement projects.
• Negotiate and initiate claims avoidance proceedings perform cost analysis and recommend claim or potential claim resolution.
• Create and maintain project accounting spread sheets.
• Act as construction section contact during supervisor absence.
• Direct and monitor the work of City employees temporary employees or consultants engaged in construction inspection and field work associated with construction projects.
• Prepare request for proposal for consultant services.
• Performs related duties similar to the example duties in scope and function as required.

Knowledge of:

• Materials and methods used in a wide variety of public works construction.
• Basic principles practices and methods of civil and structural engineering as applied to public works construction.
• Regulations laws regulations ordinances and engineering standards governing installation of public works facilities and subdivisions.
• Basic construction mathematics.
• Personal computers and standard office software applications.

In addition to the above the Engineering Inspector II will be required to have knowledge of:

• Advanced engineering practices materials and methods used in structural design and construction.
• Methods for materials sampling and testing.
• Construction survey practices elevations grades and slopes.
• Contract law regulatory agency priorities and requirements and contract enforcement actions pertaining to public works projects.
• Prevailing wage labor compliance requirements.

In addition to the above the Engineering Inspector III will be required to have knowledge of:

• Contract laws pertaining to claims and payment withholding.
• Contract administration and database management.
• Principles and practices of managing consultant contracts.

In addition to the above the Engineering Inspector IV will be required to have knowledge of:

• Knowledge gained through experience of all typical construction methods requirements and testing including building electrical lighting and signals parks and playgrounds pipelines treatment plant equipment coatings and painting paving and concrete.
• ADA requirements for accessibility at facilities and in the right-of-way.
• All required paperwork for compliance with federal DOT funded projects and ability to complete.

• Apply knowledge gained from education and experience in the performance of inspection and construction management.
• Follow standards for construction inspection and legal requirements and work within a framework of established policies
• Express ideas clearly and concisely and understand and follow directions orally and in writing.
• Read and interpret plans specifications and soils reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers management members of the public the community contractors and regulatory agency representatives.
• Recognize problems make decisions and resolve conflict with tact good judgment professionalism resourcefulness and diplomacy.
• Lift fifty pounds during the course of a normal workday and traverse construction sites.

In addition to the above the Engineering Inspector II will be required to have the ability to:

• Assist other departments in design maintenance requirements or construction of City facilities.
• Perform cost analysis and compile cost estimates.
• Review certified payroll documents for labor compliance requirements as it pertains to the payment of prevailing wages.
• Perform construction survey and project layout.
• Perform materials sampling and testing.
• Act as team leader in organizing and coordinating multiple construction projects.

In addition to the above the Engineering Inspector III and IV will be required to have the ability to:

• Analyze written arguments and cost information and develop recommendations.
• Develop plans and specifications for minor public works projects.
• Solve constructability problems during design and construction.
• Deal tactfully and professionally with contractors professional representatives and the public under adverse conditions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Engineering Inspector I

• Two years of college level course work in civil engineering or related engineering technical or construction management field; or
• High School diploma and six years experience in construction or maintenance of public facilities;

• An equivalent combination of education experience and certification.

• Two years of college level course work in civil engineering or related engineering technical or construction management field; or
• High School diploma and six years experience in construction or maintenance of public facilities;

and

• Three years of experience in public works construction inspection or oversight having full responsibility for construction project compliance finances and management

or

• An equivalent combination of education experience and certification.

• Two years of experience in public works construction having full responsibility for construction project compliance finances and management; and
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field; and
• Possession of an Engineer in Training certificate;

or

• An equivalent combination of education experience and certification.

• Five years of experience in public works construction having full responsibility for construction project compliance finances and management; and
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field; and
• Possession of an Engineer in Training certificate;

or

• An equivalent combination of education experience and certification.

• A Valid Class C California drivers license and a satisfactory driving record are required for all classifications.
• Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.

• LiveScan Fingerprinting DOJ
• Pre-employment Physical

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