Principal Construction Inspector - Department of Transportation
Principal Construction Inspector - Department of Transportation
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at 711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans develops operates and maintains transportation facilities services and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San Jos streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nations largest cities while focusing on safety sustainability and active public life! For more information about DOT visit Infrastructure Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the Citys 2500 miles of streets and related infrastructure including paved street surfaces bridges traffic signals streetlights signs markings and striping trees sidewalks and landscaping as well as the public sanitary and storm sewer collection systems. Areas of focus include ensuring a safe workplace building strong teams expanding the use of technology and enhancing analytical skills and ability. While many of the staff have grown-up within the Division the organization has been successful in attracting and assimilating new talent.
Position Duties
The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 vacancy for the Principal Construction Inspector position in the Pavement Maintenance Division. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
The Pavement Maintenance Division plays a critical role in the maintenance and rehabilitation of approximately 2500 (30-ft equivalent) miles of pavement overseeing the maintenance of approximately 250 bridges and over 29000 ADA curb ramps citywide.
In the DOT Pavement MaintenanceDivision the Principal Construction Inspectorperformsthefollowing duties:
Assistin project scoping planningand delivery services through close collaboration with the Pavement Engineering team
Supervisethepavement maintenance inspectionteamthat consistsof Senior and Associate Construction Inspectors
Plan coordinate andallocateinspection resources across multiple projects to ensure adequate coverage balanced workloads andtimelycompletion of assignments while effectively managing competing deadlines and priorities
Coordinatework of the inspection staff with the Senior Engineers
Conductspot checkinspectionsonthepavementmaintenanceand ADAcurb rampprojectsreviewand interpretconstruction plans and specificationsensuring that contractor work meets City Standards Specificationsand signs finalinspectionnotices
Cross train field inspection staff across programs to ensureproficiencyin a variety of inspection areas
Provides administration and oversight of project management system by assisting users reviewing project daily logs ensuring continuity across projects reviewing and approving pay letters and troubleshooting software issues
In the DOT Sidewalks team the Principal Construction Inspectorperformsthe following duties:
Supervise and track inspection team performance
Provide quarterly performance measures reports
Verify inspectors assigning maintenance work are within theallocatedbudget
Knowledge of contract specifications as it pertains to sidewalk curb/gutter etc. repair criteria
Knowledge of ADA requirements as applicable to contract requirements
Knowledge of concrete mixture specifications limitations and requirements as it relates to contract specifications
Utilize computer-based inventory spreadsheets and documents such as MS Excel MSWord MS Outlook and One Drive
Completion of performance appraisals
Review and approve contractor invoices
Coordinate contractor meetings
Trains and evaluates work of subordinates; reviews completed work and prepares required records and reports
Supervises and trains front desk administrative staff
Perform and coordinate field training of inspection staff
Manage contractor purchase orderscapacities
Assigns and track progress of contractors
Verify services provided by contractor
Act as intermediary between public and contractors
Use tools as necessary to identify slope and ponding issues and recommend corrective action/s as needed
Responds to resident emails within 48 Hours
The DOT Landscape Inspection and Contract Management Construction Inspectors key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide oversight to 23 Special District areas General Fund parcels (Beautify SJ and GF contractual) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Weed Abatement parcels Unique Item Inventory (Pedestrian Overcrossings) and Residential Street Sweeping
Supervise a team of Senior and Associate Construction Inspectors in the field inspection and documentation
Supervise and track inspection team performance
Provide quarterly performance measures reports
Provide monthly Residential Street Sweeping reports
Verify inspectors assigning maintenance work are within theallocatedbudget for each assigned maintenance district/s
Coordinate with budget analyst on special district source and use funding
Completion of performance appraisals
Review and approve contractor invoices
Coordinate contractor meetings
Trains and evaluates work of subordinates; reviews completed work and prepares required records and reports;participateand support department-wide safety programs
Perform and coordinate field training of inspection staff
Cross train field inspection staff across programs to ensureproficiencyin a variety of inspection areas
Oversight of purchase order and contracts management
Manage contractor purchase orderscapacities
Collaborate with Landscape Designer on potential renovations within Special District areas
Assist Ops. Manager with new purchase order bids
Collaborate with the Special District Assistant Arborist on budget and tree maintenance plans
Utilize computer-based inventory spreadsheets and documents such as MS Excel MSWord MS Outlook and One Drive
Responds to resident emails within 48 Hours
More information on the typical duties can be found in the Class Specifications forPrincipal Construction Inspector.Minimum Qualifications
Education:Any combination of training and experience equivalent to successful completion of high school
Experience:
Nine (9) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/construction inspection work including three (3) years at the level of Senior Construction Inspector Senior Engineering Technician Party Chief or equivalent
(Completion of a terminal curriculum in engineering technology equivalent to that given in an accredited California junior college or two (2) years of college engineering courses may be substituted for two (2) years of the required remaining experience)
Certifications/Licenses:Possession of a valid drivers license in the State of CaliforniaOther Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the most desirable combination of training skills and experience as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
JOB EXPERTISE:Demonstratesknowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing;demonstrateseffective use of listening skills and displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.
CONSTRUCTIVE ENERGIES: A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm honesty integrity empathy dedication reliable proactive respectful confidence ethical and a willingness to help others
COMPUTER SKILLS: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access and MS Excel.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Usesappropriate interpersonalstyles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people by presenting the facts analysis and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience.
CUSTOMER SERVICE:Demonstratesthe ability toanticipatecustomers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
LEADERSHIP: Leads by example;demonstrateshigh ethical standards;remainsvisible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
PLANNING: Acts to align own units goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieveobjectives while ensuring theoptimaluse of resources to meet thoseobjectives.
PROBLEM SOLVING: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthe significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
SUPERVISION: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices;establishesrealistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others inan appropriate mannerto maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
TEAMWORK & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping othersaccomplishtasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to beconsideredor your application may bedeemedincomplete and withheld from further are expected to write their own essays/ be advised that useof AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin the selection of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews
If selected the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California drivers license and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deemyouineligible for employment.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Jasmine Medrano at
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
