What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Construction Inspector position at City of Hayward?
THE POSITION:
The City of Hayward is seeking a collaborative and team-oriented professional to serve as its next Supervising Construction Inspector.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual with strong technical expertise in construction inspection and a solid understanding of public works projects. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who combines excellent communication and leadership skills with a commitment to high-quality service, field staff development, and responsiveness to the community.
In this role, a high priority is placed on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring that construction projects are completed in compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a working supervisor who leads by example, fosters teamwork, and builds strong and effective working relationships with contractors, engineering staff, and the public.
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and reviews work of Construction Inspectors performing contract administration and field inspections of a variety of public works projects including streets, grade separations, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, accessible curb ramps, sanitary sewers, storm drains, sanitary sewer and storm drain pump stations, waste water treatment plant facilities, potable and recycled water lines, water pump stations and storage tanks, public buildings, structures, traffic signals, airport facilities, landscaping, parking lots new development stormwater treatment
improvements and site preparation.
Develops and maintains a working schedule for all Public Works and private development site improvement construction projects.
Oversees the administration of construction contracts through the review of progress payments, change orders, material quality control tests, conflict resolution, contractor claims and final quantities by adhering to federal and state funded contract administration standards.
Represents the City for legal testimony in a deposition when required.
Develops and provides training programs and guidelines for all inspection personnel to ensure a uniform level of technical competency and safe inspection practices as stipulated in various codes and by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
Maintains and distributes jobsite safety equipment for Engineering and Transportation Division’s staff.
Provides technical support and assistance to inspection, engineering, and management personnel to resolve difficult construction related conflicts between contractors, project specifications, City personnel and the public.
Interprets and explains City standard specifications and standard detail, specifications for construction of water mains, and specifications for construction of sanitary sewer mains to inspectors, contractors, developers, engineers, technical consultants, and the public.
Provides technical recommendations and oversight for modifications to these documents.
Interprets and explains Caltrans standard plans and standard specifications to inspectors, engineers, and contractors.
Interprets and explains relevant Hayward Municipal Code to inspectors, contractors, developers, engineers, and the public.
Interprets and explains Public Works encroachment permit conditions to permittees, contractors, and inspection staff. Provides input to revisions of encroachment permit conditions.
Arranges and conducts preconstruction meetings for all public and private construction projects for the benefit of contractors, subcontractors, developers, technical consultants, and City representatives.
Develops and updates forms, files, and other procedures necessary for the efficient operation of the Construction Inspection Section.
Investigates public claims against the City presented to Public Works and prepares memos to the City Attorney through the Director and Deputy Direction of Public Works, with the department response. Provides testimony in court when required.
Manages construction site control compliance for the City’s Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit. Prepares the annual construction site control compliance report for the NPDES permit. Enforces the City’s Stormwater Enforcement Response Plan for construction site controls to ensure compliance with the NPDES permit.
Manages both On-Call Material Testing & Special Inspection and On-Call Construction Inspection contracts. Prepares RFPs, reviews qualifications, process the contracts, and prepares staff reports for Council approval through the Director and Deputy Director of Public Works. Reviews payments to on-call firms for work performed. Reviews payments to on-call firms for work performed.
Assists and provides technical facts and advice in resolving conflicting contractor claims.
Participates in joint field inspections with Construction Inspectors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Performs field inspections when workload requires.
Performs a variety of tasks such as attending Engineering & Transportation Division management staff meetings; investigating illegal grading activity; investigating unpermitted work in City right-of-way and reviewing City project plans prior to bid to consider possible methods of construction which will avoid costly change orders.
Link to full job description: Class Specifications | Supervising Construction Inspector | Class Spec Details
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
Construction materials, methods and practices used in public works construction.
Material testing in the laboratory and field, and evaluation of results.
Sewer and water line installation and testing.
Federal and state funded contract administration standards.
New development stormwater treatment improvements and construction site stormwater controls.
Ability to:
Supervise, train, evaluate and direct construction inspectors in their job duties.
Make engineering calculations of quantities and grades involving math through algebra and to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Make precise verbal and written presentations of problems, requirements and solutions.
Have experience in complex problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Perform the physical aspects of field inspections.
Establish and maintain effective relations with others, especially when enforcing contract compliance and negotiating changes with contractors and developers.
Deal effectively and tactfully with employees, the general public, engineers, and contractors.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS You have:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in construction inspection including two years of public works inspection, and one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or construction management is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License at the time of appointment. Certification by the American Construction Inspectors Association or Professional Engineers License is highly desirable.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:
- Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
- Vacation - 80 hours minimum
- 15.5 Paid Holidays
- Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
- Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.
Application Review -
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
Job Related Testing (examination) -
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.
Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Include specific or approximate dates here.
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
Salary : $147,056 - $178,776
