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Public Works Inspector

City of Redding
City of Redding Salary
Redding, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025
  • Inspect construction of public works capital improvement projects, private land development projects, subdivisions, and encroachments.
  • Grade check inspections for sewer water and storm drains, streets, curb, sidewalk, basegrade, and pavement.
  • Inspect materials, workmanship, and safety of projects.
  • Develop written reports, daily project diaries, prepare and verify monthly progress payments, assist project engineer in preparing and substantiating contract change orders, and keep files.
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Knowledge of:  
  • City and state construction standards.
  • All facets of underground pipelines and conduit; base rock, asphalt concrete, portland cement concrete, and earthwork.
  • Safety regulations.
  • Surveying and engineering terms. 
  • Standard specifications for public works construction.
 Ability to:  
  • Interact effectively with the public and employees, read plans and specifications, and effectively communicate with general contractors and engineers.
Education & Experience:  
  • Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
  • Typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent and two years advanced training in engineering, engineering technology, the building trades, or a related field.  
  • Typical experience would include three years of progressively responsible experience in public works construction inspection.
 Special Requirements
  • Possession of California Department of Health Services Water Distribution Operator Grade D1 or the ability to acquire one within one year of appointment is desirable.  
  • Possession of Qualified Storm Water Practitioner (QSP) certification or the ability to acquire one within one year of appointment is desirable.
  • Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.  
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You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam and junk mail folders.
 
Examination Process: The exam process may involve an online written examination and/or an oral board examination. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
 
Selection Process:
Final appointment is contingent upon:
  • Positive past employment references
  • Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
  • Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test 
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating “Honorable Discharge” from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
 
 The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

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