Engineering Inspector

Under general supervision performs either non-structural plan check and inspection of new and existing residential commercial and industrial structures or of City capital improvement development and/or encroachment projects to ensure compliance with codes ordinances and regulations including inspecting projects and materials preparing daily reports coordinating departmental activities with contractors and utility companies; performs code enforcement through issuance of warning notices stop work orders and correction notices and administers fines for violations; and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives general supervision from the Supervising Inspector orDivision Manager. Exercises no supervision of staff.

Class Characteristics
This is the journey-level in the Inspector classification series and incumbents are assigned to the Public Works Department where they function as engineering construction inspectors on capital improvement development and/or encroachment projects. Depending upon the needs of the City and the qualifications of incumbents incumbents may promote from this class to the higher advanced-journey level class of Senior Inspector which is also utilized in both departments. This class is distinguished from the Senior Inspector in that the latter has responsibility for more complex inspections requiring a higher level of certification and/or experience and the use of considerable independent judgment and initiative.

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

When performing all assignments:

• Inspects properties and materials for compliance with plans specifications and codes including both new and existing structures.
• Responds to questions and complaints regarding codes and regulations inspection schedules inspection results and code compliance requirements.
• Confers with and provides information to developers engineers architects property owners contractors and others regarding code requirements and alternatives; resolves complaints and problems.
• Maintains construction/building inspection files and logs; prepares reports correspondence and requests for progress payments.
• Writes citations or stops work in progress depending upon the nature of the infraction; documents actions and testifies in court as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Interacts with contractors engineers architects and others engaged in capital improvement development and/or encroachment projects regarding progress scheduling project problems plan interpretation specification interpretation testing and field measurements; may coordinate the work of consultants for testing and special inspections.
• Coordinates inspection-related activities with contractors and utility companies including conducting pre-construction meetings preparing pay estimates preparing change orders and scheduling inspections.

Knowledge of:

Construction methods materials tools and equipment used for residential commercial and industrial projects or for City capital improvement development and/or encroachment projects; applicable Federal State and local laws rules regulations ordinances and organizational policies and procedures governing the construction of assigned projects; occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of building inspection and construction; safety equipment and practices related to the work including safe driving rules and practices; mathematical principles including algebra geometry and trigonometry; record keeping principles and procedures; modern office practices methods and computer equipment and applications related to the work;English usage grammar spelling vocabulary and punctuation; and techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and City staff.

Ability to:
Interpret apply explain and ensure compliance with applicable Federal State and local laws rules regulations policies and procedures and departmental policies of capital improvement development and/or encroachment projects; review understand interpret and analyze construction blueprints plans specifications architect and engineering drawings and maps for conformance with City standards and policies; detect faulty materials and workmanship and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied; coordinate and deal with contractors and property owners and respond to inquiries and complaints in a fair tactful and timely manner; prepare clear effective and accurate reports and other written materials; maintain accurate and precise records; effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with other departments public and private organizations and individuals; maintain accurate logs records and basic written and electronic records of work performed using modern technology; make accurate mathematical computations; operate office equipment and computer applications related to the work; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; organize your own work set priorities and meet critical time deadlines; use English effectively to communicate in person over the telephone and in writing; use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy procedural and legal guidelines; and establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education
Equivalent to completion of high school.

AND

Experience
Two (2) years of either construction or building inspection experience depending upon assignment.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Drivers License by time of appointment.

• Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)
• Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC)
• OSHA Competent Person
• Construction Inspection Certificate

Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application.

The recruitment process is as follows:

1. The most qualified candidates as determined by initial screening of applications will be invited to participate in a practice exam and/or oralpanel interview.
2. Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid-February 2026.
3. The eligibility list will be established from the interview process. Individuals on the eligibility list may be asked to participate in a second round of interviews based on specific individual qualifications and the Citys needs. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year for potential future vacancies.