Job Description

Posting number: 2024-00436

Department: Public Works

Division: Public Works

Job classification: Public Works Inspector I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Summary

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of duties in the inspection of public works infrastructure projects and development projects; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, county codes, and building codes; assists with ordinance revision and development as applicable to public works inspection functions; performs plan checks for public works structures; answers questions concerning development and infrastructure requirements from the public and tradespeople; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Examples of duties

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Types of work performed shall be within the scope and licensure (if required) for the classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

Some duties, knowledge and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity by positions at the entry (I) level.

• Oversees and participates in the enforcement of laws, codes, and ordinances dealing with standards for public works infrastructure; performs field inspections to ensure compliance; issues notices of non-compliance as appropriate.
• Monitors construction projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Observes and measures project materials to ensure that proper quality construction materials are being used.
• Conducts final inspection upon project completion; coordinates inspection assignments with other County departments, developers, and government agencies.
• Performs plan checks for public works and development related infrastructure projects.
• Explains and interprets applicable codes and ordinances for the general public, contractors, architects, engineers, and others.
• Investigates citizen complaints regarding code violations.
• Keeps abreast of changes to codes and regulations applicable to assigned area(s) of public works inspection.
• Maintains public works inspection records; prepares correspondence and reports; maintains accurate documentation.
• Provides consultation and recommendations for inspection and ordinance development and revision.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods, and materials used in public works and development infrastructure construction.
• Principles and practices of infrastructure inspection and documentation.
• Principles and practices of organizing and managing inspection records.
• Modern methods of infrastructure construction.
• Types of infrastructure construction materials, their use and variations in their quality.
• Principles and methods of plan checking.
• Applicable health, safety, and fire standards in public works construction.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to the work performed.

Ability to:

• Interpret, apply, and explain the policies, procedures, laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations related to building, safety, and zoning and structural requirements.
• Understand, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Apply technical knowledge of building trades work.
• Use sound inspection techniques to examine work quality and materials, and to detect deviations from plans, specifications, and standard construction practices.
• Review and check plans for proper design and conformance with codes and ordinances.
• Make arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Keep accurate records.
• Independently perform the full range of public works inspection duties.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to the work performed.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to the work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by post-secondary vocational training in construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, design, or engineering of public works infrastructure and/or facilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment, an appropriate California driver’s license.
• Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, appropriate certification issued by the International Code Council.
• Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, Level I (D1) Water Distribution certification issued by California Department of Health Services.
• Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, Backflow Specialist certification issued by American Water Works Association or American Backflow Prevention Association.

Supplemental information

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for the assessment listed below. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section.

THE APPRAISAL PANEL WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca. Please attach to your application a copy of your certificate or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

Those applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

Placement on Eligible List:

The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.