Salary : $66,726.40 - $125,548.80 Annually
Location : 14403 East Pacific Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
JOB SUMMARYBUILDING INSPECTOR/SENIOR ENGINEER (LIMITED -TERM)BUILDING INSPECTOR MONTHLY SALARY $5,560.24 - $7,451.25SENIOR ENGINEER MONTHLY SALARY $7,807.04 - $10,462.18RECRUITMENT SCHEDULEFirst Review of Applications: Wednesday, November 4, 2026THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe City's Public Works Department is working on the City Council Chambers Renovation Project and other important capital projects. The City is looking for expertise in Construction Administration and Construction Inspections for Building Project. Knowledge of the current California Building Codes is required. The City is looking to fill one (2 year) limited term vacancy at either the Building Inspector or Senior Engineer position.
DEFINITIONSENIOR ENGINEER: To perform advanced professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, management, administration, and delivery of public works and capital improvement projects; to serve as project manager for complex engineering projects; to oversee and direct the work of engineering consultants, contractors, and professional staff; to provide technical leadership and professional engineering expertise; to participate in capital improvement planning, budgeting, and grant-funded projects; and to perform related duties as assigned.
BUILDING INSPECTOR: Performs technical field inspections of new construction, remodeling, and repair projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, applicable building codes, City ordinances, and regulations. Reviews construction plans, identifies code violations, and ensures compliance with applicable building and safety standards.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSSENIOR ENGINEERThis is the advanced journey-level classification in the professional engineering series. Positions assigned to this class perform the most complex and difficult engineering assignments requiring a high degree of independent judgment, professional expertise, and decision-making authority. Incumbents independently manage major capital improvement projects from concept through completion, perform and oversee engineering design work, administer consultant and construction contracts, review and approve technical work products, and provide technical leadership to professional and technical staff.
This classification is distinguished from the Associate Engineer by the level of responsibility, independence of action, complexity of assignments, and professional licensure requirements. While the Associate Engineer performs professional engineering work under general supervision, the Senior Engineer exercises substantial independent judgment in the development of engineering solutions, serves as project manager for major and complex projects, reviews and approves engineering work products, oversees the work of consultants, mentors engineering staff, and provides technical leadership on engineering matters.
BUILDING INSPECTORThis is a technical field inspection classification responsible for performing combination building inspections and enforcing applicable building codes, ordinances, and regulations. Positions assigned to this class perform inspections of new construction, remodeling, and repair projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, construction standards, and applicable codes.
Incumbents perform assigned duties with a high degree of independence, applying knowledge of construction practices, building codes, and City policies to identify violations, recommend corrective action, and ensure compliance with building and safety requirements.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDSENIOR ENGINEER: Receives general direction from the Engineering Manager and/or Public Works Director. May exercises technical and functional supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff as assigned, and coordinates the work of consultants and contractors.
BUILDING INSPECTOR: Receives general supervision from the appropriate designated supervisor. Performs assigned inspection duties independently within established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
SENIOR ENGINEER - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Serve as project manager for major, complex, and high-profile capital improvement projects, public works projects, park improvement projects, transportation projects, utility improvements, and other infrastructure-related programs.
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct all phases of project development and delivery, including project initiation, feasibility analysis, environmental review, preliminary engineering, final design, right-of-way coordination, permitting, bidding, construction administration, project closeout, and warranty review.
- Prepare, and review engineering plans, specifications, calculations, reports, studies, and related engineering documents as authorized by professional licensure and assignment.
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, cost estimates, funding plans, cash flow projections, and project implementation strategies.
- Identify, pursue, and assist in securing grant funding opportunities; prepare grant applications; administer grant-funded projects; monitor compliance with grant requirements; and prepare reimbursement requests, progress reports, and required documentation.
- Administer professional services agreements, consultant contracts, and construction contracts; monitor consultant performance; negotiate contract amendments; and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements.
- Direct, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the work of engineering consultants, architects, contractors, construction managers, inspectors, surveyors, utility companies, and other project stakeholders.
- Conduct engineering studies and analyses related to transportation systems, drainage facilities, utilities, parks, public facilities, traffic operations, and other public infrastructure improvements.
- Review, evaluate, and approve engineering plans, specifications, studies, reports, tract maps, parcel maps, grading plans, drainage studies, traffic studies, hydraulic analyses, utility plans, and other technical documents.
- Provide engineering review and recommendations regarding private development projects, land development applications, subdivision maps, encroachment permits, and related engineering matters.
- Coordinate project activities with federal, state, regional, county, and local agencies, including regulatory agencies, utility providers, funding agencies, and resource agencies.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, environmental requirements, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
- Review and approve change orders, payment requests, claims, requests for information, contract modifications, and construction-related documentation.
- Participate in the preparation and administration of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including project prioritization, budgeting, scheduling, and long-range planning.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering standards, specifications, design criteria, policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide technical leadership, direction, mentoring, and training to Assistant Engineers, Associate Engineers, engineering technicians, inspectors, and other assigned staff.
- Review and evaluate technical work products prepared by staff, consultants, and contractors and provide recommendations regarding engineering approaches and solutions.
- Research, interpret, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, policies, and engineering practices.
- Prepare clear and concise technical reports, staff reports, correspondence, presentations, engineering recommendations, and agenda materials for management, commissions, committees, and the City Council.
- Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, developers, contractors, consultants, elected officials, and other stakeholders regarding engineering and public works matters.
- Represent the City before public agencies, community organizations, professional groups, regulatory agencies, commissions, committees, and the City Council.
- Participate in long-range infrastructure planning, asset management initiatives, facility assessments, and strategic planning efforts.
- Maintain records, project files, and documentation related to assigned projects and programs.
- Attend professional meetings, conferences, workshops, and training programs to maintain current knowledge of engineering practices, regulations, technologies, and industry trends.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
BUILDING INSPECTOR - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Conducts field inspections of new construction, remodeling, and repair projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, applicable building codes, and regulations.
- Inspects materials and construction methods during various stages of construction to verify compliance with approved plans and applicable standards.
- Interprets and enforces applicable local, state, and national building codes and regulations; identifies violations and requires corrective action.
- Reviews building permit applications and construction plans for compliance with applicable codes and requirements; issues permits as authorized.
- Conducts inspections of construction sites to verify compliance with approved permits and applicable regulations.
- Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding building inspections, construction practices, and code compliance.
- Prepares inspection reports and maintains accurate records of field inspections and final inspections.
- Inspects unsafe or defective construction and recommends appropriate corrective action.
- Issues notices, certificates, stop-work orders, and related documentation as required.
- Coordinates with contractors, property owners, City staff, and other agencies regarding inspection requirements and compliance matters.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SENIOR ENGINEERKnowledge of:- Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to municipal public works, infrastructure systems, and capital improvement projects.
- Principles and practices of project management, construction administration, contract administration, consultant management, and grant administration.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, standards, and permitting requirements governing public works design, construction, and development review.
- Engineering principles related to streets, highways, traffic systems, storm drainage, flood control, water quality, utilities, parks, public facilities, and related infrastructure improvements.
- Capital improvement planning, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, project delivery methods, and funding strategies.
- Principles and practices of grant administration, funding compliance, reimbursement procedures, and reporting requirements associated with state and federal grant-funded projects.
- Methods and techniques used in engineering design, surveying, mapping, construction inspection, and project management.
- Principles of supervision, technical leadership, employee development, and performance evaluation.
- Modern office practices, procedures, computer systems, engineering software, GIS applications, and project management systems.
- Principles of effective public communication and customer service.
Ability to:- Independently plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple complex engineering and capital improvement projects simultaneously.
- Serve as project manager for major public works and infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction and project closeout.
- Prepare, review, evaluate, approve, and oversee engineering plans, specifications, calculations, studies, reports, and technical documents.
- Perform complex engineering calculations and analyses and exercise sound professional engineering judgment.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Review and analyze development proposals, engineering studies, environmental documents, plans, specifications, tract maps, grading plans, and related technical documents.
- Manage consultant contracts, professional service agreements, and construction contracts.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, grant requirements, funding sources, and regulatory compliance obligations.
- Prepare grant applications, reimbursement requests, progress reports, and compliance documentation.
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, mentoring, and training to professional, technical, and administrative staff.
- Effectively represent the City before elected officials, commissions, boards, community groups, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public.
- Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive technical reports, correspondence, staff reports, presentations, and recommendations.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Operate engineering, GIS, project management, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications.
Experience and Training:Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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