Senior Construction Inspector

6/5/25 Update: The salary range for this position has been updated to reflect recent changes in accordance with the newly approved MOU salary schedule.

Update: the next review of applications is set to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM Pacific on May 28, 2025.

Note: This posting will remain open until the position is filled. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 PM on May 12, 2025, and will be reviewed on an on-going basis until the position is filled. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Senior construction Inspector for the Public Works Department.

Public Works Department

The Public Works Department delivers a wide range of services to the public as well as other City departments. The Department is responsible for the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of City-owned infrastructure. The infrastructure includes buildings, streets, parks, landscaping, flood control, beach facilities, and utilities. Engineering processes and coordinates conditions of approval, plan checks, and permits required for the entitlement of private developments. Engineering oversees right-of-way permits, dock modifications, and road use. The Water Quality Section inspects, monitors, and administers the stormwater program for compliance with various regulations and permits governing urban runoff and stormwater. Inspection reviews developer-installed infrastructure, landscaping, utility work, and capital improvement projects. The Capital Projects Section plans and designs City-funded public improvement projects such as streets, water, and drainage facilities. This program provides construction management services for new public facilities such as parks, recreation centers, fire stations, and beach improvements.

The Position

Under general supervision, the Senior Construction Inspector conducts inspections of public works construction projects in the public right-of-way for capital improvements including subdivisions. Senior Construction Inspector is the advanced journey level classification within the Construction Inspection series responsible for performing the most specialized and complex work assigned to the series.

• Inspects a variety of complex public works infrastructure, capital improvement, subdivision and maintenance construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contract provisions and City, County, and state codes
• Inspects subdivisions, residential, commercial and industrial developments for grading, erosion control, dust control, storm drainage, reinforced concrete structures, street improvements, street lighting, traffic lights, dry utilities, street appurtenances and landscaping
• Reviews plans and specifications of assigned complex construction projects
• Inspects both above and below ground in confined spaces all types of construction work and projects completed in the public right-of-way, including street improvements, sewers, storm drains and buildings, water facilities, pump stations, public utilities, lighting, traffic signals, etc. for conformance to plans and specifications
• Performs field contract administration activities for projects including monitoring, coordinating, evaluating and reporting of contractor activities
• Reviews and monitors traffic control; ensures quality control and testing coordination for a variety of City and outside agency requirements
• Inspects new water facility construction; disinfects and tests new or repaired water systems; performs hydrostatic testing of new water systems
• Enforces National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements; collects water samples and maintains records for public health purposes
• Prepares necessary reports and presents materials and recommendations at project meetings
• Assists contract administrators on construction projects
• Responsible for overseeing the preparation of "as built" records and drawings
• Provides customer service to engineers, contractors and residents; answers questions and resolves complex construction problems on-site
• Maintains detailed records of all contract activities, bid item quantities, time and materials and work progress on a daily basis
• Monitors compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act as necessary
• Recommends field adjustments and redesign decisions to resolve problems or conflicts
• Provides input to change orders as appropriate
• Reviews and approves soil reports for compaction of grading and trench backfill
• Reviews and approves engineering specifications for rough grade, line and grade of buildings, and final grading and drainage
• Performs a final inspection of an entire subdivision or development before final approval and release of bonds
• In a lead capacity, performs field and technical review of work and progress performed by contract and other City construction inspectors and assists in training as assigned
• Provides guidance and reports work progress to immediate supervisor as required

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Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate, supplemented by college level coursework in construction management, engineering or a related field. An Associate's degree or certificate from an accredited university or college in public works, civil engineering, drafting, surveying or other related field desirable.

Experience: Five (5) years' experience performing public works construction inspections, which include public facilities, buildings, bridges, pump stations, and structural foundations.

Licenses/Certifications:A valid California driver license and an acceptable driving record required at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Must possess two of the following certificates:

• Public Works Inspector's Certificate
• Public Works Certification or equivalent
• Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) issued by the American Public Works Association (APWA) or registration as a Construction Inspector issued by the American Construction Inspectors Association (ACIA)
• International Code Conference (ICC) certificate or equivalent as a Special Inspector (concrete or structural masonry inspector)
• Cathodic Protection Technician certification issued by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
• Electrical Power Inspector or
• Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator or Grade 3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

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• An online application must be fully completed
• Examination - Candidates best meeting the City's needs will be invited to participate in a virtual oral exam (weighted 100%). This assessment will be scheduled once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
• Selection Interview
• Background
• Appointment

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