Job Description

Summary:

Supervision Received and Exercised:

The Public Works Inspector shall receive general supervision from the Public Works Supervisor and, after orientation, shall exhibit sufficient ability to accomplish assigned tasks with minimum direction. The Public Works Inspector shall provide direct supervision to all assigned personnel.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides detailed inspections of the methods and materials used in the construction of streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs gutters, storm drains, catch basins, driveways, approaches, culverts and sewers.
• Reviews and interprets construction plan specifications.
• Consults with superiors on major deviations from specifications.
• Determines conditions and values of soil for paving purposes.
• Checks grades for streets.
• Inspects all facets of paving applications assuring authorized construction.
• Submits detailed reports on work progress and material quantities.
• Investigates complaints concerning public improvements, including defective streets, sidewalks and drainage facilities.
• Advises public on construction codes and standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines
An equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years experience in engineering, construction or building inspection, technical engineering support or other experience involving inspection of Public Works projects.

License and Certification Requirements:

• Valid California class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance.

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Fair Labor Standards Act labels cannot be given to a group of employees. Each employee must meet every requirement for the claimed exemption. The designation mentioned above is for general manager guidelines.