Public Works Inspector I/II

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Public Works Inspector I/II

City of Petaluma Petaluma, California, United States

Job Description:

Public Works Inspector I/II

Description

Summary/Class Characteristics

Public Works Inspector I/II

The Public Works Department is looking to fill one Public Works Inspector position. The successful candidate will be appointed to the I or II level based on qualifications and experience. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE
2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS membersDEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Voluntary participation in your choice of three 457(b) plans.FOR YOUR WORK / LIFE BALANCE (annual amounts): Other Exceptional Benefits:
Paid Parental Leave - up to 8 weeks of paid time off for qualifying family bonding Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Employer

Please refer to the Memorandum of Understand for Unit 3 and the Human Resources website for additional details.

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Summary

Perform inspections of public works construction projects; interpret contract specifications to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract provisions.

Class Characteristics
General supervision is provided by a higher-level supervisor or manager; responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of support staff.

Public Works Inspector I

This is the entry-level class of the Public Works Inspector series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents will perform construction inspections on a variety of private development and public works and/or utility projects including streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, sanitary sewers, potable water, storm drains, catch basins, mass and final grading, street and traffic lights, and other public work structures and facilities. This class is alternately staffed with Public Works Inspector II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications for the higher level class.

Public Works Inspector II

This is the journey-level class of the Public Works Inspector class. Incumbents work under general supervision and are fully competent to perform combination inspections involving all of the specialty areas outlined under Public Works Inspector II. Incumbents exercise independent judgment and make sound recommendations based on inspection findings.

This class is distinguished from the Engineering Technician classes which may perform limited inspections on projects in addition to providing varied, in the office, engi neering technical support.

Duties

Inspect a variety of public works construction projects, such as sidewalks, driveways, sewer mains, and lateral installations, underground pipelines and hydrants, curbs and gutters, retaining walls, earthwork, street excavation and pavement restoration, street lights, traffic signals, and other buildings and facilities to determine compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Inspect materials used, including reinforcing materials and the mix, slump and placement of concrete; use equipment such as measuring rods, tapes, surveying transits, and calculators to determine distance, location, dimension, depth, and grade and calculate volume; take samples of materials for testing.

Prepare progress reports and change orders; act as the construction inspector on various sub division projects and utility installations; recommend progress payments and maintain field records including sketches, photographs, drafting, and narrative notes; inspect tracts upon completion and process the necessary documents.

Responsible for overseeing encroachment inspections, including the review and evaluation of construction plans and projects to determine bond requirements, permit conditions, and/or special condition requirements; coordinate and consult with private utility and City staff for construction projects including public impact, construction requirements, and scheduling.

Perform site inspections to observe and document storm water practices, including sampling water run-off for analysis; administer citations advising of violations, including fine determination.

Meet and confer with contractors, public agencies, and the general public; answer citizen complaints and requests for information; issue permits as required; monitor contractor safety practices and make on-site accident investigations as required.

Perform basic plan checking for subdivision, resi dential, and some commercial development; interpret plans, specifications, codes, ordinances, and policies to contractors and City staff; explain the limits and parameters of the work as required; perform various engineering technical support work, including acting as a member of a survey crew.

Perform municipal code compliance and enforcement duties as necessary.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:
Public works construction methods, materials, practices, specifications, and equipment.

Methods of general engineering and public works construction

Basic surveying principles and practices.

Applicable state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, codes, and standards.

Safe work practices and regulations pertaining to the work.

Engineering mathematics, including trigonometry and algebra.

Methods and techniques of materials testing.

Field engineering practices and basic design criteria for public works projects.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would be:

Public Works Inspector I/II
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from high school; college level course work in pre-engineering, construction technology or a related field is highly desirable.

Public Works Inspector I
Experience:
One year of experience in field engineering, public works inspection, or construction or technical engineering support.

Public Works Inspector II
Experience:
Two years of experience in field engineering, public works inspection, or construction or technical engi neering support.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to perform heavy physical labor, including having sufficient strength to lift and carry tools and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works with use of vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Petaluma offers a wide-ranging, comprehensive benefit package including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, etc. For moreinformation regarding the benefits associated with this position, visit our website: https://cityofpetaluma.org/employee-benefits-information/

Salary:

$80,288.00 - $107,348.80 Annually
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