Construction Inspector (20638267)

City of San Rafael, CA
San Rafael, California
Full Time

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Northern Bay Area

Job Type

Full-Time

Close Date

7/25/2025 at 5pm

Salary

$88,308.00-$107,340.00 Annually

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About San Rafael

The City of San Rafael is a charter city founded in 1913. The mission of the City is to enhance the quality of life and to provide for a safe, healthy, prosperous and livable environment in partnership with the community. The City has a staff of 441 regular FTE employees and an annual budget of $172 million. City departments include the City Manager's Office, Management Services, Finance, Community Development, Community Services, Fire, Library, Police, and Public Works. Click here to watch a short video and learn more about the City of San Rafael.

The City of San Rafael was voted one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in local government by ELGL, a nationally recognized organization. The City was recognized for our cross-departmental work that is key to advancing community programs and projects. Employees from all departments worked together, allowing us to break down silos, and model our culture initiative, Together San Rafael.

A strong emphasis on innovation, equity, and a commitment to our employees are a vital part of creating a wonderful community and for the trust we instill and have for providing ongoing learning opportunities to all staff are just some of the perks that make San Rafael the Best Place to Work.

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Description

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

$88,308 - $107,340 annually

Plus excellent benefits!

Apply by Friday, July 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM

THE CITY

San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.

With a population of approximately 60,000, San Rafael is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget in fiscal year 2024-2025 of approximately $180 million. The City's vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.

San Rafael's Organizational culture framework is an initiative called "Together San Rafael." City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.

THE DISTRICT

The San Rafael Sanitation District is committed to protecting public health and the environment by providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective wastewater collection and conveyance services. Serving residents and businesses in the San Rafael area, the District maintains and improves vital sewer infrastructure including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment connections to support a clean and sustainable community.

As a sewer collection agency, the District maintains 33 pump stations, 13 miles of force main, and 132 miles of gravity sewer pipeline. Each y ear the District replaces over 2.5 miles of gravity sewer as part of the annual CIP project.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The San Rafael Sanitation District is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Construction Inspector to help ensure the quality and safety of our vital sewer infrastructure. As a Construction Inspector, you'll perform field inspections on sewer system projects including pipelines, pump stations, and other capital improvements to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and District regulations.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Knowledge of construction methods, equipment, terminology, and techniques.
Knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.
Ability to work in databases and programs like Excel, Word, and Outlook,
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with contractors, officials, and the public.
Ability to think on your feet.
Flexibility and responsiveness in changing situations.
Strong time management and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to - view the full job spec HERE)

Performs field inspection of contract work and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and enforcement of SRSD regulations on various sewer facilities projects such as, but not limited to, construction and rehabilitation of sewer pipe improvements, pumping stations, and other maintenance and capital improvement projects.
Performs construction related inspection, which includes installation and compaction of pipe, erosion, checking construction work against specifications and drawings, monitoring traffic flow, and checking existing facilities.
Reviews drawings, maps, plans, and specifications for maintenance projects, capital improvement projects, and private projects.
Performs field inspection of lateral connection and tests.
Recommends field changes on construction work.
Assists in preparation of progress payments.
Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
Performs field measurements, calculations, and sketches.
Assists in the design of plans and specifications.
Prepares "As Built" plans for construction activities.
Assists in the updates and maintaining databases; performs field work in order to check discrepancies in computer data, and document existing conditions.
Performs survey and layout for construction projects.
Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to AA degree with specialization in civil engineering or construction management (additional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis up to a total of two years) AND
Two (2) years of responsible engineering inspection or administrative construction experience is required. Municipal sewer inspection experience is highly desirable.
Valid California Driver's License

UPCOMING PROJECTS

This is an exciting time to join our team! The San Rafael Sanitation district is advancing major infrastructure projects to strengthen our City's sewer systems and protect public health. As we invest in long-term improvements, we're committed to quality, safety, and innovation - making this an exciting time to join our team as a Construction Inspector and help shape the future of essential public works.

Ongoing Projects:

3rd Street Pump Station Replacement Project
Bayside Acres Beach Sewer Relocation Project

2025 Upcoming Projects:

2025 Sewer Rehabilitation Project
2025 Various Locations Sewer Improvement Project

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions and frequently works near video display. The employee occasionally works in indoor conditions. the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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Benefits

BENEFITS

This position is a regular position of the City's SEIU Local 1021 employee group and is eligible to receive benefits including but not limited to:

MEDICAL | City group health coverage, with the City paying a fixed dollar amount toward the cost of the monthly insurance premium: Employee only: $950.00 | Employee plus one: $1,900.00 | Family: $2,400.00
DENTAL | Premium fully paid for employee plus eligible dependents.
VISION | Premium fully paid for employee.
VACATION LEAVE | 10 days annually, increases after 3 years of service
SICK LEAVE | 12 days annually
HOLIDAYS | 12 paid City holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE | Up to 5 days paid leave
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE (if eligible) | Up to 300 hours paid leave. SEIU employees also contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI)
END OF LIFE CARE LEAVE | Up to 80 hours paid leave
LIFE INSURANCE & AD&D | $20,000 Life policy and $20,000 AD&D policy
LONG TERM DISABILITY | 66.67% of salary, up to $1,000 per month
RETIREMENT | Enrollment in the Marin County Retirement System (MCERA) pension plan, a defined benefit retirement program
Tier 2 - hired on or after 7/1/2011: 2% @ 55, Average of 3 highest years
Tier 3 PEPRA - hired on or after 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62, Average of 3 highest years
GYM MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT | Up to $198 per year
SAFETY BOOT ALLOWANCE: $400 per Fiscal Year
BILINGUAL PAY (if eligible) | Up to $250 per month