Requisition ID: 1031 Salary Range: $52.29 To $70.08 Hourly
DEFINITION Under general direction of the District Engineer, the Construction Inspector I inspects a variety of construction projects including pipelines, pumping stations, laterals, treatment facilities, and capital improvement projects to ensure conformance with approved plans, specifications and District regulations; conducts routine inspections of residential, industrial, and commercial pretreatment facilities; acts as project manager in assigned projects.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED None.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Construction Inspector I
Inspect the pretreatment facilities and processes of industrial and commercial establishments to ensure compliance with the District's Wastewater Discharge Ordinance and Discharge Permits.
Collect samples of wastewater from various sources, including industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential areas.
Inspect materials and workmanship for conformance to specifications and plans.
Interpretandenforceconstructionplansandspecificationsandpreparenecessary information for progress reports.
Record amounts of materials used and work performed for progress payments.
Recommend making progress payments during the construction period and final payment upon completion of the job.
Identify the location of various appurtenances on the plans.
Collect samples of materials for examination and coordinate their analysis with laboratories.
Inspect all phases of the construction of District development projects.
Inspect various structures, such as sewer mains, lift stations, laterals, and other construction, and verify the conformance of lines, grades, sizes, elevations, and locations with specifications and regulations.
Draft written correspondence regarding projects, problems, and other matters.
Inspect adjacent properties for damage, project schedule hazards, and any resulting inconveniences; and investigate resident complaints.
Help locate other utility structures ahead of work sites.
Prepare daily activity records and reports.
Schedule service interruptions with minimal interference and inconvenience to properties.
Inform the manager about the project status through oral and written communications.
Investigate and resolve liability claims.
Coordinate with contractors and plant staff to ensure required plant shutdowns are executed. Communicate the status of construction activities to impacted District personnel.
Manage small projects to completion within scheduled deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Construction Inspector I
Knowledge of:
Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations of the City, County, State, and Federal governments regarding public construction projects.
Typical defects and faults in construction.
Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of wastewater projects.
Engineering design theory, principles, and practices.
Soil mechanics and geology; soil sampling and testing methods.
Estimating procedures.
Land and construction site survey methods.
Construction definitions and terms used in construction plans and other related documents and materials.
Engineering mechanics of construction.
Basic elements of electrical power services and controls.
Common tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in the maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of a wastewater collection system.
Safe working practices relevant to wastewater collection systems and treatment plants, as well as construction in and around these systems.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
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: Experience: Construction Inspector I
Three years of increasingly responsible experience involving construction, construction planning, or construction inspection for a private contractor, municipal agency, or engineering consultant involved in significant municipal engineering; and/or three years of increasingly responsible experience involving Collection System or Treatment Plant operations.
Education / Training: Construction Inspector I
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by coursework related to job requirements.
License or Certificate: Construction Inspector I
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license, and a motor vehicle record which meets the District's driving standards. Possession of an inspection certificate issued by a professional organization (e.g., Coating Inspector, Concrete Inspector, Soils Compaction Inspector).
FINAL FILING DATE: The final filing date for the Construction Inspector position is May 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
