Public Works Inspection Manager

To plan, organize, direct the activities and operations of the Public Works Inspection section; to oversee and manage field inspections of public works and civil engineering construction and maintenance and repair of public works projects, related facilities, and structures; to coordinate section activities with other divisions, departments, agencies and the public; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: plan, develop and oversee the work of staff involved in the inspection of public works and civil engineering facility construction for compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, and safety standards; oversee, supervise and prioritize construction inspection staff activities for a wide variety of infrastructure capital improvement projects, developer, public and utility permits; manage and oversee the construction management responsibilities for major infrastructure projects including but not limited to monitoring for compliance of the Safety and Quality Control Programs; ensure contractor compliance with all applicable contract documents, permits, laws, codes, and regulations including those related to labor, safety, and environmental issues; ensure control testing is conducted for acceptance of materials incorporated into the work; make final acceptance inspections and close projects; prepare completion notices, final payments, and bond release letters; confer with the City's Public Works/Engineering staff on design problems in plans and those encountered in the field; conduct/attend weekly meetings with staff and project teams to review progress on assigned tasks and report on any changes that may affect the budget, schedule or scope of deliverables; preview and process all requests for information (RFI) documents, change orders, architectural supplemental instruction (ASIs); review all correspondence, documents and records relating to each project; review plans and specifications for constructability and/or errors; prepare, negotiate and process complex contract change orders and claims; review contractor and subcontractor billings; monitor and control expenditures to stay within project budget; represent the City in meetings and dealings with federal, state, regional and local agencies concerning construction related issues; evaluate operations and activities of the section; recommend and implement efficiency and productivity improvements and modifications; prepare related reports on operations and activities; make decisions, recommend and implement section goals and objectives; develop standard operating procedures, establish performance standards and methods; develop and implement policies and procedures; prepare and administer section budget regarding anticipated staffing, program expenditures and revenues, equipment, materials and supply requirements; prepare requisitions or direct the requisitioning of materials, supplies and equipment as required; participate in the selection of staff; coordinate and/or provide staff training; prepare deployment schedules and set priorities; review and evaluate employees’ work performance; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures as directed; and prepare performance evaluations; maintain files and quantity data for Development Impact Fee computations; assist in the administration of contracts for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP); negotiate and submit recommended change orders; review and prepare pay estimates; act as primary inspector on the most complex projects; order and review tests and reports on construction materials and methods; review written reports of inspections prepared by Senior Public Works Inspectors; review work orders and inspect sites where work is to be performed; ensure construction sites are implementing proper construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) through inspections and training of other inspectors; ensure proper construction of post-construction BMPs through inspections and training of other inspectors; provide input on Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) as needed; perform routine office engineering work involving drafting and computations; confer with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards and inconvenience; ensure compliance with Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and prevailing wage requirements, file related reports and maintain accurate records; respond and resolve citizen complaints; act as liaison between concerned parties for utility relocation and street closures; prepare and maintain inspection files, records, and logs; write reports and chronologies using a computer; operate City vehicles skillfully and safely; observe safe work methods and use safety equipment; respond to emergency situations by coordinating staff, equipment and other necessary resources; coordinate with other departments or agencies as required; resolve difficult situations requiring diplomacy and tact; train staff as needed; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; and perform other related duties as assigned.

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: five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience performing inspections of major public works projects for a municipality or construction trades, including two years of progressively responsible supervisory experience and training equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in public administration, engineering, construction management or closely related field. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Knowledge of: principles and practices of public works and civil engineering construction inspection; methods, materials, equipment, procedures and practices of public works construction and maintenance inspection; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation; principles and practices of assigning, monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff work; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations and departmental policies governing public works construction, including NPDES stormwater regulations, maintenance and facilities; basic mathematics including Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry; management and supervisory practices, including employee development and disciplinary procedures; safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including the use of personal protective equipment; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to: read and interpret engineering construction and grading plans; plan, organize, and supervise the work of subordinates; train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff; interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures; effectively perform routine construction inspection of workmanship and materials in accordance with City’s policies and procedures; enforce compliance with plans specifications, ordinances, and codes; prepare construction cost estimates; make routine arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric computations; perform work in accordance with safety regulations, guidelines, and practices; investigate and respond to complaints; assure conformity of construction projects with regulations; prioritize work, coordinate several activities and follow up as required; work effectively under deadlines, and in the absence of supervision; coordinate work activities with other sections, divisions and other City departments; perform the most complex work in area of assignment; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; drive City vehicles observing legal and defensive driving practices; keep work related records and prepare reports using a computer; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; work off-hours shift as needed; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

On a continuous basis, sit at a desk, walk, or stand up for long periods of time. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; may lift up to 50 pounds. Drive a motorized vehicle, walk on uneven surfaces, kneel, stoop, bend, and climb up or down slopes while conducting field inspection; climb ladders, work underground in confined spaces or trenches. See in the normal vision range with or without correction to read typical business documents, computer screens, blueprints, and drafting plans, hear in the normal range with or without correction. Work is performed both outdoors and indoors; the performance of fieldwork tasks requires exposure to a variety of weather conditions; work with exposure to traffic, loud noise, physical barriers, and around heavy equipment or around potentially hazardous substances, and work underground, in confined spaces or trenches on slippery or uneven surfaces. Indoors work is performed in a carpeted and air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate noise level. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries. Work may involve standby duty to respond to emergency situations.

Recruitment No. 25611110
To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by the 5:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via email.

Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review. The eligibility lists established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended.