The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating , and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
The Department of Public Works is recruiting to fill two (2) Senior Construction Inspector positions for the Construction Management Services (CMS) section within the Engineering Services Division : one (1) in Permits and one (1) in the Capital Program .
Salary range for this classification is $101,643.36 - $123,636.24 Annually .
This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
Engineering Services Division (ES ) - Permits
The Senior Construction Inspector(s) assigned to Permits in the Engineering Services Division is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and performing materials sampling and testing of various construction materials to ensure compliance with City and State Standards and Specifications. Under the supervision of Principal Construction Inspectors, the candidate will perform the key responsibilities listed below.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Reviews plans and specifications and submittals for conformance to established standards for major construction projects.
- Reviews plans, drawings, and blueprints for completeness and accuracy and assures implementation of plan.
- Supervises, schedules, assigns, and directs activities for Associate Construction Inspectors, Engineering Technicians, Engineering Trainees, and Student Interns.
- Reviews and makes recommendations concerning proposed projects.
- Assists in resolving disputes between contractors, inspectors, developers, utilities, and consultants.
- Responsible for the tabulation of quantity of work completed per schedule of quantities, including the review of pay letters.
- Provides daily written reports describing project events.
- Facilities knowledge: concrete, carpentry, flooring, fencing, doors and windows, some plumbing, etc.
- Project management: scope development, procurement for resources (services and materials).
- Performs building assessments - assesses and documents the condition of building envelops and hard surfaces, interior coverings to include walls, flooring, ceilings, etc.
- Available to perform overtime duties on weekends, holidays, midnight or swing shift when requested .
- Performs Public Works emergency duties, such as flood watch when required .
- Investigate and respond to construction inquires/complaints from other departments or the public.
- Reviews plans and specifications to determine proper testing requirements and standards.
Engineering Services Division (ES) - Capital Improvement Programs
The Senior Construction Inspector(s) assigned to Capital Program s in the Engineering Services Division is responsible for maintenance and construction project management for Public Works. Under the direction of Principal Construction Inspectors, the candidate will perform the key responsibilities listed below.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Reviews plans and specifications and submittals for conformance to established standards for major construction projects.
- Prepares resource and/or cost estimates.
- Reviews plans, drawings, and blueprints for completeness and accuracy and assures implementation of plan.
- Supervises, schedules, assigns, and directs activities for Associate Construction Inspectors, Engineering Technicians, Engineering Trainees, and Student Interns.
- Reviews and makes recommendations concerning proposed projects.
- Assists in resolving disputes between contractors, inspectors, developers, utilities, and consultants.
- Responsible for the tabulation of quantity of work completed per schedule of quantities, including the review of pay letters.
- Provides daily written reports describing project events.
- Facilities knowledge: concrete, carpentry, flooring, fencing, doors and windows, some plumbing, etc.
- Available to perform overtime duties on weekends, holidays, midnight or swing shift when requested .
- Performs Public Works emergency duties, such as flood watch when required .