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Senior Construction Inspector

City Of Alameda

Job Location:

Alameda, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 81619 - 114791

Posted: 24 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 22 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nature of Position

The City of Alameda is looking to fill one (1) full-time Senior Construction Inspectorposition with the Public Works Department.

City of Alameda - Public Works Department

The City of Alameda Public Works Department was the nations 115th agency to be accredited by the American Public Works Association and is the steward of Alamedas public infrastructure responsible for its design construction and maintenance. It is the vision of the agency to become the best trained most talented and efficient public works department in the entire Bay Area. Public Works is comprised of three divisions: Maintenance (day-to-day operations maintenance and repair) Engineering Services (design and oversight of the Capital Improvement Program Transportation and Land Development) and Administration (overall management supervision and administrative support). These three divisions manage various programs providing numerous vital services to the City and community.

The Departments Five-Year Strategic Plan organizes the departments work into four key focus areas: Resilient Workforce Sustainable Funding Reliable Infrastructure and Effective Service Delivery.

The Position
Under general direction supervises and performs a variety of public works construction field work maintaining accurate records of construction time cost and work performed for contractor payment preparation and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications; performs other related work as required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is self-starting independent and team-oriented with experience performing routine public works project inspections working in a variety of complex sub-professional engineering areas accurately interpreting engineering plans and specifications following complex instructions and effectively using computer applications. The ideal candidate should also possess knowledge of a variety of technical engineering support work including field inspection public works construction methods and materials data collection and analysis. Candidates should also understand the safety hazards of construction inspection. The ability to maintain effective working relationships with contractors and other agencies is a requirement for success in this job as is experience with enforcing encroachment permits specifically related to the public right-of-way.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT

For a comprehensive list of benefits see the Benefit Matrix here.

CalPERSRetirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula 8.75% contribution.
Medical:The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available with a generous City contribution towards medical premiums.
Dental:Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
Vacation:Starting with 80 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
Holidays:11 City Holidays
Floating Holidays:6 days
Sick Leave:96 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement.
Deferred Compensation: Up to 1% 457(b) matching City contribution after 1 year of continuous service.

Examples of Duties

Coordinates reviews and performs the work of field personnel related to a variety of public works projects including construction subdivision and improvement projects.
Reviews standards plans specifications applicable regulations and technical and constructability issues.
Observes work in all stages of progress to ensure conformance with standards safety and other applicable regulations and contract requirements; assess construction methods against industry standards; reviews workmanship and sequence of operations; monitors project schedules.
Authorizes changes or deviations where there is no substantial cost impact when consistent with the general intent of the plans or specifications.
Coordinates inspects reviews and affirms results of tests on construction materials such as concrete aggregates soils pipe and building materials.
Makes recommendations on requested change orders and participates in claims resolution.
Inspects utility work done on City property for compliance with City standards.
Oversees and performs basic survey work to confirm alignments grades etc.
Monitors public works construction for regulatory compliance with City State and regional regulations such as urban runoff recycling etc.
May oversee and perform traffic count work including installation and monitoring of traffic count equipment and down-loading of data.
Maintains all related records and prepares a variety of inspection progress and change reports; prepares progress payment estimates.
Advises and confers with members of the general public concerning issues and problems related to public works projects.
Provides lead direction and training to assigned staff.

Employment Standards

Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education
Graduation from high school.

Experience
Four years progressively responsible journey level public works construction inspection experience.

Knowledge
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public works construction and public works construction inspection; materials equipment tools and testing used in public works construction; types of soils survey methods general street and building construction and concrete and asphalt concrete construction; construction and maintenance of municipal facilities; state and local codes laws rules ordinances and regulations related to public works design construction and repair; safe work practices and procedures.

Ability
Ability to effectively supervise and perform assigned public works construction inspection work including related testing and survey functions; read and interpret construction plans notes specifications legal property description and testing reports; interpret apply and explain City policies procedures and codes and other complex governmental regulations; establish and maintain accurate records prepare reports and estimates; perform accurate mathematical calculations; operate designated computer equipment and software; use initiative and exercise independent judgement; draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendation; set priorities meet deadlines and make sound decisions; maintain level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees contractors architects engineers and the general public; and supervise train and evaluate assigned staff.

Other Requirements
Possession of or the ability to obtain within one year of appointment a Construction Management certificate from the International Conference of Building Officials is desirable.

Selected positions require possession of a valid California Drivers License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

Selection Process
The examination process may include an application and supplemental questionnaire evaluation a written exam a practical exam and an oral interview. The examination process may test for but is not limited to the essential knowledge and abilities listed in the job specification and announcement and will be designed to provide a comprehensive review of each candidates technical knowledge and overall suitability for the position. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date time and location of examinations approximately two weeks in advance.

Candidates passing all components of the examination process will be placed on an Eligible List. A list of names is certified to the department(s) having vacancies based on the type of examination conducted pursuant to the provision of the Citys Civil Service Rules. Final selection will be made from the Eligible List by the Department Head subject to approval by the City Manager. The Department Head may utilize additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision. Placement on an Eligible List does not guarantee employment. Prior to appointment a thorough reference check will be conducted which may include a credit check and background. The selection process may be evaluated and revised based on the number of qualified applicants. Federal law requires that prior to employment you must furnish proof of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

E-Verify
The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal governments E-Verify program and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization which includes showing a valid United States Social Security card at the time of hire (photocopies not accepted).

Veterans Preference Credit
A job applicant qualifies as a veteran if honorably discharged from active military reservist or National Guard duty of at least 18 consecutive months within the past five (5) years of the date of case of discharge attributable to service-connected injuries or illnesses the 18 months active-duty requirement need not be fulfilled. An applicant claiming veterans preference credit must attach to their application a legible copy of their DD-214 verifying the type of discharge and date(s) of active service.NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Alameda is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age veteran status disability status or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.In compliance with local state and federal laws and regulations the City of Alameda will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department 1- 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Rm. 290 Alameda 94501. Requests can be made via email phone or in writing via U.S. mail.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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