Description
About the Department
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed 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 and utility company 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.
Positive Duties
The Department of Public Works is recruiting to fill three (3) Senior Construction Inspector positions for the Construction Management Services (CMS) section within the Engineering Services Division: one (1) in Permits and two (2) in Storm and Sanitary Capital Program.
Salary range for this classification is $110,488.56 - $134,403.36/annually
This salary range 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 Storm and Sanitary Capital Programs 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, Construction Inspector I/II, 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.
- Knowledge: Storm and Sanitary Sewer systems, construction and inspection.
- 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.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.