CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II

About the role

The City of Riverside is seeking a Construction Inspector II to join the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for inspecting and evaluating construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and departmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and check plans and specifications for various assigned projects including residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Communicate and work closely with upper level staff to ensure conformance of project plans and specifications.
• Identify, determine, and check the placement of all work in the public right of way throughout the City.
• Ensure work follows project plans, specifications, and City standards.
• Inspect materials conform to project specifications and/or City standards; take, gather, and compile samples for examination or analyses by laboratories; perform routine field tests.
• Observe and properly document work during progress and upon completion; record amounts of materials used and all work performed; document and take appropriate action regarding safety and/or National Pollution Discharge Elimination System violations.
• Check line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures; identify, indicate, and clearly mark location of various appurtenances on plans.
• Ensure work adheres to construction surveys.
• Inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activity; help locate other utility structures ahead of work sites; provide knowledge and expertise to ensure a safe and effective construction environment for projects within the City.
• Confer, communicate, and speak with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards and inconvenience; demonstrate strong project knowledge and excellent customer service.
• Congrate, communicate, and coordinate work with other City departments and utilities; process, submit, and deliver timely contractor payments.
• Schedule service interruptions with least interference and least inconvenience to properties.
• Prepare as-built plans for completed projects.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience performing construction inspections for residential, commercial, or industrial properties.
• Valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas: installing or inspecting traffic signals, installing or inspecting sewer mains, installing or inspecting storm drains and catch basins, installing/laying concrete or asphalt, inspecting traffic control for compliance.

Benefits

The City offers an attractive benefits package including retirement, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending account, state disability insurance, and leave benefits. Part-time, benefitted positions are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.