Public Works Inspector I/II

Ymfphilly; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Elk Grove is seeking a Public Works Inspector I/II in the Permits Section of the Engineering Services Division. The position focuses on inspecting construction activities under encroachment permits within the public right-of-way, with daily reports and site documentation required.

The role may advance from Inspector I to II; the salary range is published and the recruiting timeline includes filing by November 30, 2026, with virtual and in-person interviews to follow.

Job description

Public Works Inspector I/II

$72,673 - $107,625 annually + excellent benefits

Public Works Inspector I: $72,673 - $97,404 annually

Public Works Inspector II: $80,300 - $107,625 annually

The City of Elk Grove is seeking to fill a Public Works Inspector I/II position within the Permits Section of the Engineering Services Division. The position will primarily focus on inspecting construction activities performed under encroachment permits within the City's public right-of-way.

The ideal candidate will have experience in inspection of variety of public works construction activities, including trenching, temporary traffic control, overhead utility installation, underground utility installation, boring, driveway and sidewalk construction, and associated restoration work. The ideal candidate will be able to manage oversight of multiple encroachment permit projects throughout the City. The candidate will maintain good working relationships with the applicants and their contractors to successfully complete encroachment permit work and represent the City in a positive light. The candidate will maintain daily reports with pictures, meeting minutes from pre-construction and post-construction meetings, other reports as necessary to document workday's activities, conversations with the contractors, issues, and other items as necessary.

If you are a collaborative, forward-thinking professional with a passion for public service and a desire to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team at the City of Elk Grove Public Works Department.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)

Filing Deadline: November 30, 2026, by 11:59 PM

Oral Board Interviews: December 14, 2026 (virtual)

Selection Interviews: December 16, 2026 (in person)

Human Resources Department

8401 Laguna Palms Way | Elk Grove, CA 95758 | 916-683-7111

elkgrove.gov