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Construction Inspector I/II
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Position Number: 4651962
Location: Union City, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Construction Inspector I/II

Construction Inspector I - $50.00 – $60.77 Hourly
$104,007.50 - $126,421.80 Annually

Construction Inspector II - $55.00 - $66.86 Hourly
$114,408.02 - $139,063.61 Annually

Plus Excellent Benefits

USD is Building its Future – Join us and Build Yours, too!

Salary $104,000.00 - $139,068.80 Annually
Location Union City, CA
Job Type Full Time
Job Number 230016
Work Group Technical Services
Team CST
Opening Date 09/29/2023
Closing Date 10/29/2023 4:00 PM Pacific

Are you looking for a place to grow and develop your construction inspector and engineering skills, to have the opportunity to do meaningful work and serve your community? Come join us!

USD Tri-City Wastewater (USD) is an award-winning, innovative independent special district formed in 1918 providing wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services to the residents and businesses in the Tri-cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City in southern Alameda County (south-eastern Bay Area). We are extremely proud of our diverse workforce of professionals.

This is a great career opportunity for self-directed, customer-focused Construction Inspectors to join our Customer Service Team. We currently have two positions available at the Construction Inspector I or Construction Inspector II level. These positions will work a Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day schedule.

Examples of Duties
As a Construction Inspector I/II, you will perform field inspections to ensure that contractors adhere to District ordinances, resolutions, standard specifications, and any other District requirements; schedule inspections; learn how to and verify that construction methods, equipment, standards, workmanship, and quantity and quality of materials meet District plans and specifications; report deviations from District standards; photograph and document field activities.

You will use District computer databases such as the permitting database to track a project's status, track lot and unit approvals, issue deficiency notices, and accept and close out projects. You will coordinate work between District crews and contractors to facilitate sewer work such as the installation of stubs and wyes, CCTV inspections, channeling manholes, and cleaning lines. You will also be responsible for reporting safety violations, investigating problems in the field, and reporting findings.

In addition, you will also become skilled at ensuring that contractors adhere to District ordinances, resolutions, and other District requirements. As a Construction Inspector I/II, you may learn to assist or may assist in conducting reviews of engineering plans submitted by developers, contractors and/or consultants for conformance with District standards and ordinances; track plan check and permit process using a computerized tracking system; provide information to contractors, developers, engineers, and others regarding the status of projects.

As a Construction Inspector I/II, in consultation with the Customer Service Coach, you may learn to assist or assist in the issuance of permits for sewer construction; coordinate sewer construction work between engineering staff, collection system, and contractor; use District ordinances and fee schedules to calculate plan check, inspection, connection, and other related fees for developers' projects; provide information to contractors, developers, engineers, and others regarding status of projects.

The Construction Inspector I is an entry level position, and the Construction Inspector II is a journey level position. A Construction Inspector I may advance to Construction Inspector II after gaining experience and achieving proficiency to meet the requirements of the higher-level position. For details on each position, click here: Class Specifications

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated below. A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities is:

Construction Inspector I:
Completion of high school or its equivalent, and one year of experience related to the construction and/or inspection of sanitary sewer facilities. (One year of technical training, including coursework in construction principles and methodology, may be substituted for the one year of experience.)

Construction Inspector II:
Completion of high school or its equivalent, and four years of experience related to the construction and/or inspection of sanitary sewer mains and facilities. (One year of technical training that includes coursework in construction principles and methodology, may be substituted for one year of outside experience) or three years of related experience, including one year as a Construction Inspector I at the District.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The ability to work tactfully and effectively with District staff, consultants, contractors, and representatives of other agencies.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and scheduling skills.
Has excellent technical background and judgment; specifically in the area of sanitary sewer construction.
A strong commitment to customer service and safety.
Proven ability to learn quickly and effectively.

Additional Information
Excellent Benefits

We also offer an excellent benefits package including:

CalPERS retirement 2.5% at 55 formula for Classic Members. (If new to CalPERS or not from an agency with reciprocity with CalPERS, the formula is 2% at 62 by pension reform law - PEPRA.)
Medical, dental and vision insurance substantially paid for by the District for the employee and family.
Two weeks' vacation per year (increasing with longevity), and 12 paid holidays per year, plus two holidays of the employee's choice.
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance paid by the District.
Educational Reimbursement, Student and Computer Loan programs for non-probationary employees.
Deferred compensation matching.

Important Application Information

PLEASE NOTE ALL DATES BELOW!

Applicants must apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/unionsanitary. by 10/29/2023, 4:00 pm. Union Sanitary District is not responsible for the failure of Internet forms in submitting your application.

Candidates for the Construction Inspector I/II position who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to an Online Written Exam scheduled for Wednesday - Thursday, 11/1/2023 - 11/2/2023.

Top candidates for all positions will be invited to a Virtual Qualifications Appraisal Interview scheduled for Thursday, 11/9/2023.

Finalist Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, 11/14/2023, in person at the District.

You will be contacted regarding all phases of this recruitment via email, so please check your inbox for correspondence regarding next steps and results through the exam process.

Please ensure that the email address on your application is correct and current before submitting your application. Before appointment to the position the candidate must pass a Live Scan, a background check including DMV and pre-employment physical.

Disaster Service Worker:

Employees of Union Sanitary District are, by state and federal law, Disaster Service Workers.

In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee may be assigned activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property either at the District or within the local, or your own community.

Accommodation: Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing kathleenk@unionsanitary.ca.gov upon submittal of application.

Union Sanitary District is an equal opportunity employer encouraging workforce diversity.

To apply, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/unionsanitary/jobs/4055460/construction-inspector-i-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs