The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation's 10th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation .The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill multiple vacancies for the Construction Inspector I/II/Associate position.
The total salary range for the Construction Inspector I/II/Associate classification is $34.72 to $53.94 hourly or $72,224.88 to $112,192.08 annually. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
The vacancies include one (1) temporary (Overstrength) position that is anticipated to be funded through June 30, 2024, subject to further extension as appropriate. If this position is not extended through the budget process, the City may seek to place you in other internal job opportunities based on your previous work experience.
Landscape Inspection and Contract Management Construction Inspector's key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Contract management, spending/tracking budget appropriations, and contractor coordination efforts
- Reviewing and verifying accuracy of invoices
- Preparing documents to pay contractor invoices
- Visually inspecting projects
- Validating work of contractors in the field
- Maintaining daily inspection logs and photos
- Ensuring all work is completed according to City of Sane standards and specifications
- Coordinating new projects with Public Works inspectors and DOT's structure & Landscape Designer
- Mitigating conflicts with residents, businesses and contractors
Sidewalk Inspection and Contract Management Construction Inspector's key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assessing sidewalk, park-strip, driveway, and curb/gutter conditions
- Ensuring that any required repair work is performed and completed per industry and City specifications
Street Sweeping Services Construction Inspector's key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Field inspection of assigned sweeping routes
- Maintaining daily inspection logs and photos
- Performing data entry and field inspection reports
- Verifying work of contractors in the field
- Providing customer service
- Mitigating conflicts with residents, businesses and contractors
Pavement and Concrete Inspection Construction Inspector's key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring quality product and workmanship for paving and ADA ramp projects
- Inspecting pavement resurfacing and sealing projects
- Validating work of contractors in the field
- Maintaining digital daily inspection logs and photos using iPads
- Reviewing and verifying accuracy of invoices
- Cataloging right-of-way infrastructure
- Measuring and recording areas of failed pavement
- Enforcing roadway construction traffic safety standards
- Mitigating conflicts with residents, businesses, and contractors
Urban Forestry - The Urban Forestry team is housed in the Department of Transportation but works across all of San Jose's Landscapes. There are two core areas that this position will support. The first is the public trees. The forestry group is responsible for the care and maintenance of the trees in medians and the spaces on the streetside of soundwalls. The second, is focused on ensuring public safety by enforcing the Municipal Code. This is a flexible position with opportunities to work on various projects. The position can work on any of the following:
- Assigning tree care tasks to contractors
- Logistics of public tree planting
- Issuing notices and citations for hazardous street trees
- Basic cost tracking
- Quality control on work completed by contractors
- Processing requests for street trees to be planted
- Site inspections for tree issues, tree planting and sidewalk damage
- Construction site inspections
- Organizing volunteer tree planting events
- Light, on the ground, pruning
- Responding to tree related emergencies
- Corresponding with the public, property owners, and other City agencies
- Nursery stock inspections
- Gathering and manipulating tree inventory data
Education and Experience
Construction Inspector I: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Construction Inspector II: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND two (2) years of construction trades or construction inspection experience.
Associate Construction Inspector: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND four (4) years of construction trades or construction inspection experience, including two (2) years in any combination of the following: construction or infrastructure inspection, drafting or reviewing plans and specifications, materials sampling and testing, traffic engineering, or surveying.
Acceptable Substitution
Completion of an Associate Degree in engineering technology, construction management or closely related field from an accredited junior college or two (2) years of college coursework in engineering technology or related subjects courses may be substituted for two (2) years of the construction trades or construction inspection experience.
Certification/Licenses
Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.