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What's the Role and What You'll Do
We’re looking for a highly motivated, reliable and skilled individual to join the Public Works Department as a Public Works Inspector I/II. Working with the City’s Engineering and Public Services teams, you will inspect work quality and materials used in a variety of streets and utilities infrastructure, public works construction projects, and development projects to ensure conformance with approved plans, specifications, and departmental regulations. You will join a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, helping the City complete an extensive list of municipal improvements. The detailed job description is available on the City’s website
here.
What You'll Do
Review plans and specifications of assigned project; attend preconstruction conferences as assigned.
Inspect a variety of public works improvements such as utilities, streets, sidewalks, gutters, and other off-site construction; check line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures for conformance with specifications and regulations.
Inspect a variety of public works construction projects such as City parks, traffic signals, roadway improvements, utilities, and building renovations. Verify conformance with project plans / specifications, and measure field quantities for payment.
Observe work during progress and upon completion; ensure that safety procedures are followed.
Monitor, inspect, and approve completion of work done under an excavation permit; ensure that all specified conditions are met.
Perform related duties as assigned.
The Essentials
Public Works Inspector I
Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade with courses in drafting and related mathematics.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
Three years of public works construction experience.
Public Works Inspector II
Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade supplemented by courses in civil engineering or construction management.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License.
Eighteen (18) months public works inspection experience equivalent to Public Works Inspector I in the City of Mountain View.
Bonus Points
One year as a construction foreman or public works inspecting experience.
Registration as a California construction inspector.
Possession of a Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) certificate.
Are We a Match?
You have experience in construction or construction inspection with an eye for construction detail.
You are flexible in your work style and can manage interruptions and changing priorities throughout your day.
You have a “can do” attitude and the ability to monitor construction of multiple projects simultaneously.
You can communicate clearly with your co-workers and contractors, and effectively represent the City’s interests in safe, high-quality construction that meets the City’s standards.
Apply Now
Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department, City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. This recruitment will close at 5:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, June 5th, 2025 or when 100 applications are received, whichever occurs first. Postmarks, faxes, emails and interoffice mail will not be accepted if not received by the close date. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Fine Print:
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.
NOTE
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our Benefit Comparison Chart.
