Construction Inspection Supervisor

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a supervisor of construction inspection to oversee the inspection of new county buildings and public works projects. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, standards, plans and specifications.

The role may involve field and office work across roads, bridges, drainage, utilities, and public buildings. Minimum qualifications include substantive inspection experience at a senior level or higher, with a bachelor’s degree in

Qualifications

• Two or more years of inspector experience or equivalent in public works.
• Experience with large public buildings or infrastructure is preferred.
• Educational or certification requirements may apply per position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct construction inspection of public works and buildings.
• Ensure compliance with laws, codes, standards, plans, and specifications.
• Review contract changes and feasibility for project adjustments.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Prepare correspondence and reports; maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Laws & codes

Construction practices

Contract management

Public works knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Job description

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/17/2026, 8/31/2026, 9/14/2026 (Final).

Under direction, supervise, direct and occasionally perform the construction inspection of new County buildings and building repairs and alterations; or public works projects, including roads, bridges, drainage structures, site improvements, waste water treatment plants, water distribution systems and street lighting facilities, parks, public buildings; or residential and commercial development to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications; and to do related work as required.

Examples Of Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of

• Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications
• Construction practices and safety requirements
• Contracts and the legal relationships between owner, architects, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors
• Materials and methods used in the construction of public works infrastructure and/or buildings

Ability to

• Plan and direct the work of inspection staff
• Interpret, explain and enforce codes, plans, specifications and contracts
• Determine feasibility and appropriateness of contract changes
• Review construction methods and schedules for compliance with accepted industry practice and contract requirements
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Prepare correspondence and make reports

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Either: 1. Two years of full-time work experience in the class of either Building Inspector II (Range B) or Senior Construction Inspector or higher in Sacramento County service or performing equivalent duties in another public jurisdiction.
• Or: 2. Five years of experience as a project superintendent, field engineer, supervisor or foreman in heavy engineering construction involving public work infrastructure or large buildings such as schools, hospitals, prisons, multi-story office buildings, or other comparable institutional or commercial buildings.
• Or: 3. Three years of experience as a project superintendent, field engineer, supervisor or foreman in heavy engineering construction involving public work infrastructure or large buildings such as schools, hospitals, prisons, multi-story office buildings, or other comparable institutional or commercial building and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, construction management or a closely related field.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

General Qualifications

Licenses: A valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver’s License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Certification: Some positions in this class require incumbents to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field and, within one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national or international association, as determined by the County. Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.

In addition, persons appointed to this class might be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community college or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

Physical Requirements

• bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• reach above the shoulder
• climb ladders
• lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance
• walk on uneven surfaces
• distinguish colors in order to visually trace colored electrical wiring, read as-built drawings, and read Underground Service Alert markings
• crawl into attics and under buildings
• climb into and out of ditches and excavations
• enter underground pipes through 26” manholes

Working Conditions: Incumbents work in an office setting or field project trailer with limited amenities. Incumbents also are required to work out‑doors and in all kinds of weather. At construction sites, incumbents will be exposed to dust and fumes. Incumbents may be required to work nights and on weekends.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information

All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email [e-mail]
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate’s application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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