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Capital Projects Inspector

County of San Luis Obispo
County of San Luis Obispo Salary
San Luis, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

The County of San Luis Obispo's Public Works Department is looking for a Capital Projects Inspector to join our team. Under direction, Capital Projects Inspectors perform inspection services for County capital improvement, facility construction, and remodeling projects; assists in capital project coordination activities; and performs other related work as required.



Typical Tasks and Representative Duties
  • Works under direction as a project inspector
  • Reviews building plans for conformance with legal requirements
  • Makes field inspections for conformance with plans, contract documents, building codes, and County ordinances
  • Processes payments, purchase orders and change orders
  • May act as coordinating liaison among County officials, consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, in a variety of construction projects
  • Prepares a variety of records and reports relating to construction projects
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Knowledge of:

  • The principles and techniques of building and public works construction
  • Building materials and various building codes
  • Construction management principles
  • Scheduling and negotiating
  • Public Contracts Codes.

Ability to:

  • Read and interpret building plans and specifications
  • Detect violations and report them
  • Ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications in a firm and impartial manner
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
  • Maintain accurate records and reports
  • Be physically capable of moving safely around construction sites.
Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, AND
Either A: Four years of experience in building design, construction management, or construction inspection. 
OR B: Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to the Associate Capital Projects Coordinator classification.

Licenses and Certificates

This classification requires driving as an essential job function. A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. 

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class. The duties of a particular position within a multi-position class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential functions of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a single-position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process. If you have any questions regarding the duties or the working conditions of the position, please contact the Personnel Department at (805) 781-5959.

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