Supervising Construction Inspector

City of Tracy (CA)
Tracy, California
Full Time

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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Application Deadline: AUGUST 28, 2025

Selection Interview: THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8TH

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the City of Tracy's Supervising Construction Inspector is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in municipal codes, public contract law, and construction project oversight. They excel at managing complex infrastructure projects, enforcing policy, and mentoring inspection staff, serving as the go-to expert for technical guidance. With strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, they effectively collaborate across departments and with external partners to drive improvements, resolve conflicts, and uphold the city's standards of quality, safety, and professionalism.

In addition to their technical expertise, this candidate demonstrates exceptional leadership in guiding teams through evolving priorities and regulatory changes. They are adept at interpreting and applying city ordinances, reviewing plans and specifications, and ensuring contractor compliance throughout all phases of construction. Their ability to lead with integrity, foster accountability, and implement process improvements makes them a key contributor to the city's infrastructure success. Whether navigating complex contract negotiations or mentoring junior staff, they embody the professionalism, adaptability, and strategic thinking essential to this high-impact role.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of construction inspection staff; supervises, plans, and coordinates a comprehensive construction inspection program, inspections of public works construction and capital improvement projects of City infrastructure, such as encroachment, grading, landscaping, traffic control, water quality, and public safety while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies related to area of expertise; ensures conformance with approved plans, specifications, contracts provisions, specifications and standards; provides complex staff assistance to departmental management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises direct and general supervision over assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full supervisory-level class in the Construction Inspector series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, evaluating, and participating in the work of staff performing comprehensive construction inspection work. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from Construction Project Manager in that the latter overall responsibility for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the day-to-day operations of the Construction Management Division.

Essential and Marginal Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff in the inspection of all City public works, infrastructure, and capital improvement construction projects.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned services and programs; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures, including standard operating procedures for assigned work units.
Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion of staff.
Trains staff in work, technical applications of applicable regulations and safety procedures and in the operation and use of equipment and supplies; implements procedures and standards.
Monitors operations and activities of the construction inspection work unit; recommends improvements and modifications and prepares various reports on operations and activities; recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; assists with the administration of the divisional budget; implements policies and procedures.
Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for assigned operations, projects, and programs; participates in the annual budget preparation; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance.
Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
Supervises and performs inspections of public works construction and capital improvement projects of City infrastructure, such as encroachment, grading, landscaping, traffic control, water quality, and public safety while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies, and other functional elements.
Confers with and provides information to those involved in inspection projects; monitors and controls supplies and equipment; orders supplies and tools as necessary; prepares documents for equipment procurement.
Supervises, inspects and verifies work in progress and completed work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Oversees and participates in investigating complaints regarding construction inspections, to determine if violations or problem conditions exist; inspects and verifies work in progress and completed work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Supervises and conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; establishes and maintains accurate and complete case files; prepares documents and evidence for court proceedings and testifies in hearings and court proceedings, as necessary.
Assists in the design, engineering, construction, and field inspection processes for capital improvement projects and private developments to ensure contractors' and developers' compliance with City standards; attends pre-construction meetings; performs detailed plan checks of construction and design plans to ensure adherence to established policy and sound engineering practices.
Responds to and resolves various issues with residents, other departments, and outside agencies in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
Serves as a liaison for the assigned functional area to other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, committees, and task forces; attends and participates in professional groups; stays abreast of new trends and innovations.
Prepares and maintains a variety of correspondence, reports, notices, and other written materials.
Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public.
Provides technical and administrative assistance to assigned departmental management staff; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; supervises the preparation and maintenance of related reports, records, and files; ensures the proper documentation of activities.
Stays current on the status of new and pending regulatory legislation; recommends changes to current policies and procedures in order to comply with changes in legislation.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF

Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
Principles and practices of construction inspection program development and administration.
Basic principles and practices of budget and capital improvement program development, administration, and accountability.
Materials, methods, principles, and practices used in public works construction, including streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, streetlights, and related facilities and appurtenances.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental policies pertinent to the assigned areas of responsibility.
Safety principles, practices, and procedures of engineering and construction inspection and related facilities, equipment, and materials.
Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation.
Technical principles and practices of engineering design, specification, and cost estimate preparation.
Defects and faults in construction.
Materials sampling, testing, and estimating procedures.
Mathematical principles and theories.
Technical report writing and preparation of correspondence.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

ABILITY TO

Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned area of responsibility.
Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information, develop and present recommendations and justification for solution.
Perform the most complex inspection duties and operate related equipment safely and effectively.
Assist in recommending and implementing goals, objectives and practices for providing effective and efficient work standards.
Organize, implement, and direct construction inspection, and related activities.
Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information, develop and present recommendations and justification for solution.
Develop cost estimates for supplies and equipment.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations.
Maintain accurate records and files of work performed.
Establish and maintain a variety of manual and computerized record keeping systems.
Read, interpret, and produce drawings, blueprints, maps, and specifications.
Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with other departments, public and private organizations, and individuals.
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, drafting, land surveying, construction management, mathematics, or related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works infrastructure inspection at a level equivalent to a Senior Construction Inspector with the City of Tracy.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and to conduct inspections may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees partly work in the office and partly in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City of Tracy employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the City may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a "Local Emergency" is declared during the employee's shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community. If a "Local Emergency" is declared outside of the employee's shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.

The City of Tracy provides a generous benefit package to employees in the Mid-Managers Bargaining Unit. A summary of key benefits is listed below. More information can be found in the Benefit Summary and in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Tracy and the Tracy Mid-Managers Bargaining Unit.

Health Benefits - Choice of Kaiser HMO, POS, PPO, and Sutter Health Plus HMO health insurance plans. City contribution fully covers premiums for Kaiser HMO or Sutter HMO with dental and vision and provides a generous contribution towards other plans including Kaiser POS and PPO.

Dental and Vision Plans - Choice of Delta Dental or Bright Now! Dental plans available. VSP is available as the vision plan.

Life Insurance - Individual coverage of $50,000 is fully paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance may be purchased by the employee at an age-based rate.

Retirement Program - CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire dateand member status in CalPERS). Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation programs available (MissionSquare & Corebridge). The City participates in Social Security.

Paid Leave and Holidays - General vacation accrues at the rate of 96 hours per year the first year and progresses up to 192 hours per year at 16 years of service. Maximum accumulation of vacation, management leave, and floating holidays shall be 488 hours. Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 96 hours per year with unlimited accrual. There are 14 paid holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays).

Management Benefit - Fixed allowance of $960 per year to be used at employee's discretion for job related expenses.

Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts - (IRS Section 125) Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.

Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program, AFLAC, Employee Credit Union, Direct Deposit, Scholarshare529, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Do you have possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license upon appointment?

Do you have the equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, drafting, land surveying, construction management, mathematics, or related field?

Do you have at least two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works infrastructure inspection at a level equivalent to a Senior Construction Inspector with the City of Tracy?

How many years of experience in public works infrastructure inspections do you have?

Less than 2 years
2 years - 4 years
5 years - 8 years
9 years or more

Have you previously or do you currently work for or with another city or public agency performing public works inspections?

Please indicate if you have experience inspecting the following facilities maintenance areas:

Utility Line Infrastructure
Roadway Rehabilitation
Public Irrigation and Landscaping
ADA Improvements
New Development Public Infrastructure
None of the Above

Select the one option that best describes your experience interpreting engineering plans and specifications such as but not limited to drawings, details, and procedures, for quality control/quality assurance purposes.

Less than 2 years
2 years - 4 years
5 years - 8 years
9 years or more

Select the one option that best describes your experience creating and/or implementing procedures related to on-the-job safety standards.

Less than 2 years
2 years - 4 years
5 years - 8 years
9 years or more

Select the one option that best describes your experience carrying out construction inspections by assessing lower-level personnel work product to comply with applicable codes, policies, regulations, and/or permit requirements.

Less than 2 years
2 years - 4 years
5 years - 8 years
9 years or more

Select the one option that best describes your experience working with property owners while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with contractors and engineers.