Construction Inspector I
Construction Inspector I
San Lorenzo, CA, US
Requisition ID: 1031
Salary Range: $52.29 To $70.08 Hourly
DEFINITION
Under general direction of the District Engineer, the Construction Inspector I inspects a variety of construction projects including pipelines, pumping stations, laterals, treatment facilities, and capital improvement projects to ensure conformance with approved plans, specifications and District regulations; conducts routine inspections of residential, industrial, and commercial pretreatment facilities; acts as project manager in assigned projects.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Construction Inspector I
- Inspect the pretreatment facilities and processes of industrial and commercial establishments to ensure compliance with the District's Wastewater Discharge Ordinance and Discharge Permits.
- Collect samples of wastewater from various sources, including industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential areas.
- Inspect materials and workmanship for conformance to specifications and plans.
- Interpretandenforceconstructionplansandspecificationsandpreparenecessary information for progress reports.
- Record amounts of materials used and work performed for progress payments.
- Recommend making progress payments during the construction period and final payment upon completion of the job.
- Identify the location of various appurtenances on the plans.
- Collect samples of materials for examination and coordinate their analysis with laboratories.
- Inspect all phases of the construction of District development projects.
- Inspect various structures, such as sewer mains, lift stations, laterals, and other construction, and verify the conformance of lines, grades, sizes, elevations, and locations with specifications and regulations.
- Draft written correspondence regarding projects, problems, and other matters.
- Inspect adjacent properties for damage, project schedule hazards, and any resulting inconveniences; and investigate resident complaints.
- Help locate other utility structures ahead of work sites.
- Prepare daily activity records and reports.
- Schedule service interruptions with minimal interference and inconvenience to properties.
- Inform the manager about the project status through oral and written communications.
- Investigate and resolve liability claims.
- Coordinate with contractors and plant staff to ensure required plant shutdowns are executed. Communicate the status of construction activities to impacted District personnel.
- Manage small projects to completion within scheduled deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Construction Inspector I
Knowledge of:
- Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations of the City, County, State, and Federal governments regarding public construction projects.
- Typical defects and faults in construction.
- Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of wastewater projects.
- Engineering design theory, principles, and practices.
- Soil mechanics and geology; soil sampling and testing methods.
- Estimating procedures.
- Land and construction site survey methods.
- Construction definitions and terms used in construction plans and other related documents and materials.
- Engineering mechanics of construction.
- Basic elements of electrical power services and controls.
- Common tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in the maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of a wastewater collection system.
- Safe working practices relevant to wastewater collection systems and treatment plants, as well as construction in and around these systems.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Construction Inspector I
Three years of increasingly responsible experience involving construction, construction planning, or construction inspection for a private contractor, municipal agency, or engineering consultant involved in significant municipal engineering; and/or three years of increasingly responsible experience involving Collection System or Treatment Plant operations.
Education / Training:
Construction Inspector I
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by coursework related to job requirements.
License or Certificate:
Construction Inspector I
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license, and a motor vehicle record which meets the District's driving standards. Possession of an inspection certificate issued by a professional organization (e.g., Coating Inspector, Concrete Inspector, Soils Compaction Inspector).
FINAL FILING DATE:
The final filing date for the Construction Inspector position is May 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
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