Public Works Inspector I/II

About the role

The City of Wildomar is currently recruiting for a Public Works Inspector to join our Engineering/Public Works Department. The position is available at both the Public Works Inspector I and Public Works Inspector II levels, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of inspections of developer, capital improvements, and permit inspection work related to Public Works and Public Utilities construction projects.
• Checks plans and specifications for conformance to City specifications; determines acceptability of materials; ensures that utilities have been contacted and permits applied for.
• Inspects potable and non-potable water systems and sanitary sewer systems, including installation, testing, maintenance, and repair.
• Inspects storm water drainage systems and year-round protections, including compliance with NPDES standards.
• Inspects concrete street improvements, including sidewalks, drive approaches, wheelchair ramps, block walls, and other elements; inspects asphalt concrete street paving and slurry seal coating; ensures correct street sections checking grades and elevations.
• Observes earthwork grading, slope construction, earthen berms and surface drainage; reviews soils compaction reports and grading certificates.
• Inspects all aspects of traffic control set-ups and maintenance for conformance with codes, specifications and safety practices.
• Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information, including the general public, developers, contractors and utility representatives.
• Interprets construction plans and specifications; prepares and makes recommendations on change orders; confers with City engineering staff on design problems encountered in the field; prepares cost estimates.
• Performs final inspection of construction projects for field acceptance; prepares list of required corrections prior to field acceptance or final bond exoneration; issues certificates of occupancy.
• Reviews as-build drawings for public works facilities and utility projects.
• Attends locator meetings with contractors and representatives of various utilities.
• Maintains reports and records.
• Participates in joint inspections of properties with other agencies and City departments.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Requirements

Essential Functions Statement - Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects a variety of public works and public utilities construction and maintenance projects such as grading and paving, sewers, storm drains, traffic signals and other city department construction projects on a routine basis.
• Checks plans and specifications for conformance to City specifications; determines acceptability of materials; ensures that utilities have been contacted and permits applied for.
• Inspects potable and non-potable water systems and sanitary sewer systems, including installation, testing, maintenance, and repair.
• Inspects storm water drainage systems and year-round protections, including compliance with NPDES standards.
• Inspects concrete street improvements, including sidewalks, drive approaches, wheelchair ramps, block walls, and other elements; inspects asphalt concrete street paving and slurry seal coating; ensures correct street sections checking grades and elevations.
• Observes earthwork grading, slope construction, earthen berms and surface drainage; reviews soils compaction reports and grading certificates.
• Inspects all aspects of traffic control set-ups and maintenance for conformance with codes, specifications and safety practices.
• Responds to citizen complaints and requests for information, including the general public, developers, contractors and utility representatives.
• Interprets construction plans and specifications; prepares and makes recommendations on change orders; confers with City engineering staff on design problems encountered in the field; prepares cost estimates.
• Performs final inspection of construction projects for field acceptance; prepares list of required corrections prior to field acceptance or final bond exoneration; issues certificates of occupancy.
• Reviews as-build drawings for public works facilities and utility projects.
• Attends locator meetings with contractors and representatives of various utilities.
• Maintains reports and records.
• Participates in joint inspections of properties with other agencies and City departments.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Practices, methods, tools, and materials used in the construction of public works projects.
• Principles, methods, materials, equipment and safety hazards of construction and surveying.
• Methods of field inspection work.
• Defects and faults in construction; basic soil mechanics and geology; and construction materials.
• Sampling, testing, and estimating procedures.
• Engineering mechanics of structures.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including NPEDES and Cal/OSHA.
• Basic principles of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Research methods and techniques related to all applicable codes.
• Operations and organizational structure of municipal government.
• Principles and practices of research and report preparation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of filing and recordkeeping.
• Methods and techniques of public relations and customer service.
• Safe and efficient work practices as they relate to code enforcement.
• Principles and practices of customer service and public relations.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Skills

• Reads plans and specifications.
• Detects and locates faulty materials and work and determines the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
• Understands and interprets engineering plans and specifications and prepares accurate engineering records.
• Understands and follows oral and written instructions and to work from sketches, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Uses a variety of field-testing devices.
• Maintains accurate logs, records, and clear and concise reports and documentation.
• Maintains a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
• Performs heavy physical labor.
• Uses tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Analyzes situations and develops sound solutions, while maintaining safety at all times.
• Plans and organizes multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Works fairly and courteously with all customers.
• Collaborates with other City departments, and other parties of interest.
• Reads maps and learns the City's geography.
• Maintains and follows department policies and procedures.
• Operates and uses modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Delivers quality customer service.
• Works independently and as a team member.
• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Operates a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Benefits

The City of Wildomar offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Great health benefits.
• A welcoming work environment.
• A 4/10 work schedule.
• Generous annual leave.
• Participation in the CalPERS Pension Retirement System.
• New members benefit from a 2% @62 retirement formula.
• Classic members have a 2.7%@55 retirement formula, with the City paying 100% of the employee contribution rate.

Pay

The anticipated hiring ranges for Public Works Inspector I and Public Works Inspector II are:

• Public Works Inspector I: $36.67 - $39.49/Hourly
• Public Works Inspector II: $40.43 - $43.53/Hourly

Salary offerings are based on the City's Pay Plan and the applicant's experience and qualifications.