What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR II position at City of Newport Beach?
Definition
The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the Public Works Department as a Public Works Inspector II.
Currently there is one full-time vacancy in the Public Works Department. This position will inspect workmanship and materials used in a variety of Capital Improvement Projects, ensure conformance with plans, specifications and department regulations; coordinate with contractors, other City Departments, and local agencies; work with engineers and contractors to solve problems, inspect traffic control according to the WATCH manual and approved traffic control plans, maintain records and prepare reports pertaining to projects.
Selection Components
This position will work a 9/80 schedule.
Career Path
The career path for this position includes: Senior Public Works Inspector
Retirement
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please see online job specification for a detailed description of essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see online job specification for a detailed description of qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
Experience
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing a variety of construction inspection work.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in mathematics, civil engineering, or a related field.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
Please select the range of experience you possess performing a variety of construction inspection work:
Please describe your experience performing a variety of construction inspection work (if no experience, type N/A).
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Please indicate the area(s) in which you have experience performing inspections (check all that apply):
Please indicate the area(s) in which you have specialized training (check all that apply):
If you selected, "Related Field" in the question above, please explain below.
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Please Select The Highest Level Of Education You Possess
Please Select The Certification(s) You Possess(check All That Apply)
If you selected, "Other" in the question above, please list your certification(s).
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Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?
I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without it.
Please provide the Name, Relationship, and Contact Number of three professional references.
The City of Newport Beach seeks a motivated individual to join the Public Works Department as a Public Works Inspector II.
Currently there is one full-time vacancy in the Public Works Department. This position will inspect workmanship and materials used in a variety of Capital Improvement Projects, ensure conformance with plans, specifications and department regulations; coordinate with contractors, other City Departments, and local agencies; work with engineers and contractors to solve problems, inspect traffic control according to the WATCH manual and approved traffic control plans, maintain records and prepare reports pertaining to projects.
Selection Components
- Application Evaluation: The position will remain open until July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their online application will be invited to an interview. Candidates are required to submit a resume in order for the application package to be considered complete.
- Interview: Tentatively scheduled for August 6, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule.
Career Path
The career path for this position includes: Senior Public Works Inspector
Retirement
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please see online job specification for a detailed description of essential duties.
Qualifications
Please see online job specification for a detailed description of qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
Experience
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing a variety of construction inspection work.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in mathematics, civil engineering, or a related field.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
- Yes
- No
Please select the range of experience you possess performing a variety of construction inspection work:
- Three years or more.
- More than two years, but less than three years.
- More than one year, but less than two years.
- Less than one year.
- I do not have any construction inspection work experience.
Please describe your experience performing a variety of construction inspection work (if no experience, type N/A).
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Please indicate the area(s) in which you have experience performing inspections (check all that apply):
- Capital improvement projects
- Construction
- Contract administration of construction projects
- Encroachment permits
- Land development projects
- Parks
- Safety as it relates to the construction work zone
- Sewers
- Streets
- Tracking of contruction projects and record keeping
- Water
- None of the above
Please indicate the area(s) in which you have specialized training (check all that apply):
- Civil Engineering
- Mathematics
- Related Field
- I do not have specialized training.
If you selected, "Related Field" in the question above, please explain below.
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Please Select The Highest Level Of Education You Possess
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some college or certificate(s)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Advanced degree
- None of the above
Please Select The Certification(s) You Possess(check All That Apply)
- Qualified Applicator's Certificate (QAC)
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification (CPSI)
- International Society of Arboriculture Arborist License
- Concrete Construction Inspection Certification
- California Traffic Control Certification
- California Storm Water Pollution Prevention Certification
- Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector
- Other
- I do not have any certifications.
If you selected, "Other" in the question above, please list your certification(s).
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Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?
- Yes
- No
I acknowledge that this recruitment requires a resume to be attached (uploaded) to the online application prior to submittal and that the application will be considered incomplete without it.
- Yes
- No
Please provide the Name, Relationship, and Contact Number of three professional references.
- Required Question