Salary : $87,410.00 - $109,262.00 Annually
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Full -Time
Job Number: 27-027
Department: Water & Power
Division: Water Sys Operation & Maint
Opening Date: 08/20/2026

Construction Inspector I

$38.20 - $47.75 Hourly

$79,464.00 - $99,329.00 Annually
Construction Inspector II

$42.02 - $52.52 Hourly

$87,410.00 - $109,262.00 Annually

The City of Pasadena, Water and Power Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Construction Inspector I/II. Reporting to Capital Project Manager, the Construction Inspector I/II reviews contract specifications and inspects the work of contractors engaged in major water infrastructure construction and improvement.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidateis detail-oriented, dependable, communicative, and an effective decision maker. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong technical expertise, and thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and safety hazards related to construction inspections.

Appointment will be made at the Construction Inspector I or Construction Inspector II level depending on experience and qualifications.

This recruitment is open continuous and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for September 10, 2026. Apply now!
Essential Functions

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the , and their descriptions.

• Inspects the work of contractors engaged in major construction of drinking water mainline replacement, water services, installation of fire hydrants, and other water related infrastructure improvement/construction for conformance with requirements and specifications of contracts including earth moving operations, placement of water mainline, paving, pouring of concrete, landscaping, and construction of buildings and specialized facilities.
• Reviews plans and specifications of proposed construction, participate in pre-construction conferences.
• Enforces compliance with plans, specifications, City standards, Department standards, and proper construction practices for work such as installation of water main lines, booster pumps, groundwater wells, sewer, utility conduits, landscape improvements, construction of storm drains, culverts, flood control channels, catch basins, junction structures, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, and streets.
• Notifies affected utilities, public agencies, residents, and businesses regarding proposed construction.
• Enforces all safety aspects of the work by the Contractor and their subcontractors. Safety includes their traffic control, proper maintenance of their temporary paving, wearing the proper safety equipment, operating their equipment safely etc.

• Performs daily inspection during construction and ensures the material and field work provided by Contractor in compliance with job specifications as well as regulations.
• Ensures proper placement and maintenance of traffic control measures such as signs, barricades and warning devices.
• Maintains daily logbooks and records of inspection. Performs calculations in the field.
• Confer with Capital Project Manager on issues encountered in the field. Confer in a timely manner with Capital Project Manager regarding change orders that will have a substantive impact on the contract budget.
• Initiates work order changes; interprets and coordinates contract provisions with contractor.
• Coordinates with other City departments, developers, contractors, and utility agencies.
• Inspects and documents adjacent properties for damages from construction activity.
• Performs final inspection and ensures completion of necessary corrections; reviews "as-built" plans for accuracy. Stipulates correction and repairs necessary before final acceptance is made.
• Recommends to Capital Project Manager acceptance of public improvements in completed private developments.
• Perform inspections on the projects within Department on as-needed basis.
• Coordinates and observes water shutdowns, tie-ins, testing, and disinfection activities associated with water infrastructure projects.
• Maintains photographic documentation and detailed inspection records to support project tracking, contractor payments, and project closeout.

Qualification Guidelines

COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Critical Thinking - Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Emotional Intelligence - awareness of the inner states of both ourselves and others, our understanding of how emotions are impacted by outside
  factors, and our ability to manage emotional states and create a healthy and productive working
  environment.
• Results Orientation - focus on creating realistic daily tasks that regulate day-to-day work, tracking one's success, and otherwise acting to ensure steady progress towards overall goals or milestones. These behaviors help people keep progress on track without any negative surprises.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.

Construction Inspector I: Three years of inspection experience on public works construction projects, or on improvement work performed under permit on public works facilities, or three years of engineering experience in the design and inspection of public works construction projects. One year of field survey work on public works projects may be used in lieu of one year of inspection work.

Construction Inspector II: Four years inspection experience on public work construction projects, or on improvement work performed under permit on public works facilities, or four years of engineering experience in the design and inspection of public works construction projects. One year of the four years' experience must include the inspection of major and complex projects. One year of field survey work on public works projects may be used in lieu of one year of inspection work.

Experience in water utility infrastructure inspection is highly preferred.
Experience working with digital construction documents, GIS references, and electronic project records is highly preferred.

SELECTION PROCESSThe selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, interview panel, department-level interviews and possibly a written, oral, or performance examination.
Probationary work period is one year.

VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one vacancy in the Water Division of the Water and Power Department.

The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
Special Requirements

A valid Class C California Driver's License and a current DMV printout is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
Retirement:

The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to offer a defined benefits program for eligible employees.
"New" CalPERS members are subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and receive the following benefit formula: 2% at 62

"Classic" members of CalPERS receive the following benefit formula: 2.5% at 55

Deferred Compensation:*

The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation plan to help employees save for their retirement and supplement their CalPERS pension. Employees can defer salary with pre-tax or Roth after-tax deductions.

Health Insurance: *

The City contracts with CalPERS to offer several comprehensive health plans that include Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).

Other Benefits include: *

• Dental Insurance (HMO and PPO plans offered)
• Paid leave (holidays, sick leave, vacation leave)
• City-paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Allowance
• Free Employee Assistance Program

*These benefits may vary for employees whose FTE is less than .75 or work less than 30 hours per week.
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To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. These questions must be completed if the application is to be considered valid. Please select yes to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (no degree)
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

03

What best describes your years of full-time experience performing the duties of a Construction Inspector?

• Less than 1 year of full-time experience
• 1-2 years of full-time experience
• 2-3 years of full-time experience
• 3-4 years of full-time experience
• 4-5 years of full-time experience
• 5-6 years of full-time experience
• 7-8 years of full-time experience
• More than 9 years of full-time experience

04

Have you completed any coursework in Construction Management?

• Yes
• No

05

If you have answered yes, please describe the coursework completed, which institution offered the course, and any certification received. If no, enter "N/A".
06

How would you describe your level of expertise using computers and computer software?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

07

In reference to the above question, describe your computer experience. Your answer should include how you use the computer as a tool to be an effective inspector.
08

Do you have experience in water utility construction?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to question #7, please describe. If no, enter "N/A".
10

Describe your experience reading underground utility plans.
11

Which level of construction inspector are your applying for?

• Construction Inspector I
• Construction Inspector II

Required Question