Public Works Inspector III, Construction

Alameda County; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alameda County Public Works Agency seeks a Public Works Inspector, Construction at journey level to perform field inspections of capital projects, enforce contract plans, and oversee contractors on flood control and roadway enhancements.

Candidates must have relevant inspection experience, a California driver license, and may need HAZWOPER FRO certification; strong knowledge of engineering, OSHA regulations, and material testing is essential.

Qualifications

• The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience as a Public Works Inspector II, Construction or an equivalent or higher-level class in the Alameda County classified service.
• The equivalent of five years of full-time journey-level construction inspection experience.
• The equivalent of four years of journey-level construction inspection experience plus one year of surveying and/or materials testing; or a certificate of Achievement of Public Works Inspection may substitute for one year of experience.
• Within six months of employment, meet HAZWOPER FRO training requirements and/or competencies to respond to hazardous materials cleanup.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the construction of capital projects, improvements and repairs to flood control facilities, roads, highways, sidewalks and water supply systems.
• Oversee the work of outside contractors and enforce compliance with plans and specifications.
• Supervise the removal of hazardous materials and sign off on completed hazardous material cleanup work.

Skills

Record keeping

Interpret plans and specs

Effective communication

Train field staff

Education

Plane surveying course

HAZWOPER FRO certification

California driver license

Tools

Basic computer software

Job description

The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood control planning and design, storm water pollution control, transportation planning and design, roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection, and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recover, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency, please visit their website at www.acgov.org/pwa.

THE POSITION

This series specification describes three levels of Public Works Inspector, Construction. Incumbents receive close supervision at the lower level and work under general direction at the upper levels.

The Public Works Inspector, Construction performs field work inspecting the construction of capital projects, improvements and repairs to flood control facilities, roads, highways, sidewalks and water supply systems, overseeing the work of outside contractors enforcing compliance with plans and specifications for the construction projects, supervising the removal of hazardous materials and signing off on completed hazardous material clean-up work.

The Public Works Inspector, Construction is distinguished from that of Facilities, Public Works Inspector, Facilities in that incumbents in the latter option are responsible for inspecting existing flood control facilities, pavements and drainage of County maintained roads for functional adequacy and public safety, while incumbents of this option inspect new construction of capital projects, repairs and improvements to flood control facilities, roads, highways and water supply systems, overseeing the work of outside contractors. Further, Public Works Inspector, Facilities is distinguished from the Public Works Inspector, Construction in that incumbents of this option are required to respond to hazardous material spills and possess a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response First Responder Awareness or Operations Certificate from the State of California.

Public Works Inspector III’s, Construction, are considered the advanced journey-level and lead inspectors having full responsibility for their assigned construction projects; and they may train and provide field supervising to less experienced inspectors and assigned staff to effectively deal with unusual projects and projects that require special attention to detail.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Public Works Inspector III, Construction (#2162)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TO QUALIFY FOR THE COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY FULFILLING ONE OF THE PATTERNS LISTED BELOW (I - III).

EITHER I

The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience as a Public Works Inspector II, Construction or an equivalent or higher-level class in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts) that provided the required knowledge and abilities.

OR II

The equivalent of five years of full-time journey-level construction inspection experience.

OR III

The equivalent of four years of full-time journey-level construction inspection experience and one year of surveying and/or materials testing and completion of a plane surveying course or equivalent experience. (A certificate of Achievement of Public Works Inspection from an accredited college may be substituted for the equivalent of one year of experience.)

Special Certificate:

Within six months of employment, Public Works Inspectors must meet Operations Level or higher training requirements and/or competencies sufficient to respond, recognize and manage hazardous materials cleanup. These requirements are typically met by possession Hazardous Water Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) First Responder Operations (FRO) level certification. HAZWOPER FRO training requirements and competencies are defined in the California Codes of Regulations Title 8, Section 5192 (q) (6) (B) or 29CCR 1910.120 (q) (6) (i).

License (required for all levels): Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Construction practices including carpentry, cement masonry, ironwork, plumbing, pipe laying, pile driving, earthwork, paving equipment, landscaping and safety.
• Engineering practices and OSHA Regulations.
• Materials testing procedures that include hazardous response and erosion control specifications.
• Basic design criteria.
• Public Works construction contracts, labor compliance, and related documents and specifications.
• Basic computer and software applications related to the work.

Ability to:

• Keep accurate records, measure and calculate quantities for preparation of progress payments.
• Interpret plans and specifications.
• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Make accurate cost estimates for negotiation of change orders.
• Identify problem areas.
• Interpret and enforce a variety of codes, ordinances and special requirements.
• Apply basic drafting techniques.
• Train and provide field supervision to personnel on special projects.