Inspector I

Definition To perform a variety of duties related to review and inspection of public infrastructure improvements. Description To perform a variety of duties related to review and inspection of public infrastructure improvements. Supvision Received and Exercised Receives general supervision from the Assistant Public Works Director. Examples of Essential Duties Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality. Make field inspections of public infrastructure improvement projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinance, infrastructure agreements, and regulations. Review plan to ensure compliance with City requirements and issue appropriate permits and/or approvals. Investigate and enforce violations of City construction codes and related laws. Review and inspect building construction, alteration, or repair. Make field inspections of construction and public infrastructure improvement projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, infrastructure agreements, and regulations. Review plans to ensure compliance with City requirements. Develop, coordinate and monitor traffic control plans and coordinate corrections if necessary. Prepare various activity reports and keep records; maintain as-built notes for each set of plans. Investigate and enforce the more complex violations of City construction codes and related laws. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge Of Construction and inspection techniques. Construction codes and related laws. Building review and inspection. Principles and practices of technical and functional supervision and training. Principles, methods, materials, equipment and safety hazards of construction inspections. Applicable laws, regulations, codes and departmental policies governing the construction of assigned projects. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations related to area of assigned responsibilities. Mathematical calculations. Practices of identifying defects and faults in construction. Soil mechanics and geology. Materials sampling and procedures for estimating. Engineering mechanics of structures. Methods and practices of record keeping. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment including financial software. Ability To To learn building review and inspection. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Hear telephone and radio voice communications. Exercise independent judgment and work with a minimum of supervision. On a continuous basis, analyze operations of construction projects in the field; identify underground service alert; interpret maps and reports; know how to perform underground work and other construction; and observe safety precautions. Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; walk around job sites; kneel and bend while reviewing infrastructure; climb in and out of trenches; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less. Detect and locate faulty materials and construction flaws and determine stage of construction where defects where defect occurred and seek remedy. Address issues from contractors, engineers, and members of the public in a professional manner. Perform duties related to the performance of construction inspections. Work with a wide variety of customers, the public, and others in a respective and effective manner to resolve problems or complaints. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Qualifications Must be age eighteen (18) by date of application. Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Possession of a valid California Class C driver license. One (1) year experience in public improvement infrastructure inspections or completion of approved training courses in Public Works Infrastructure Inspections. Benefits Retirement: California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Health Insurance: The City pays approved CalPERS health insurance premiums through CalPERS for employee only and partial dependent costs Dental and Vision Insurance: The City pays approved dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and a portion of dependent coverage Life Insurance: The City provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage for the employee, with optional buy-up coverage available Vacation Leave: Beginning on the date of hire, employees accrue 6.67 hours per full calendar month (equivalent to 80 hours annually) during the first five (5) years of service. Employees with five (5) to fifteen (15) years of service accrue 10 hours per full calendar month (120 hours annually). Employees with more than fifteen (15) years of service accrue 13.36 hours per full calendar month (160 hours annually) Sick Leave: Accrued at a rate of one (1) day per month with no maximum accumulation Deferred Compensation: Optional participation in plans offered through Mission Square, Nationwide, or Empower For a complete listing of benefits, please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) applicable to this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr