Public Works Inspector: Field Oversight & Compliance

City of Palm Springs; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palm Springs is seeking a Public Works Inspector to perform detailed inspections of public and private engineering projects, ensuring adherence to City specifications and safety standards. The role requires evaluating field measurements, preparing surveys, and coordinating with contractors and developers to keep projects on track.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of paired public works inspection experience, with preference for 5 years of field inspection and public-sector background,

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible public works or engineering inspection experience.
• Five years field inspection experience preferred.
• Experience with working for a public sector agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections and oversee dust control on private and public engineering projects; produce accurate and technical computations.
• Obtain field measurements; prepare topographical surveys, sketches and drawings for City projects.
• Inspect all public and private works projects; ensure conformance with City specifications and safety standards.
• Prepare and review detailed logs and reports of public works construction; coordinate and schedule contractors and developers.

Skills

Public works inspection

Field inspections

Topographical surveying

Education

High School Diploma

Public works inspection training

ACIA certificate

QSP certificate

Job description

City of Palm Springs is seeking a Public Works Inspector to perform detailed inspections of public and private engineering projects, ensuring adherence to City specifications and safety standards. The role requires evaluating field measurements, preparing surveys, and coordinating with contractors and developers to keep projects on track.

Ideal candidates will have 2 years of paired public works inspection experience, with preference for 5 years of field inspection and public-sector background,