Salary : $79,548.00 - $126,804.00 Annually
Location : Stanton, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Public Works & Engineering
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
DescriptionOpen Until Filled. The first review date is November 23, 2026.This recruitment may close at any time. Apply Early! WORK SCHEDULE: 4-day workweek (Monday-Thursday), 7am - 6pm
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Under general direction, the purpose of this position is to plan, organize, oversee and personally participate in providing public works inspection services, such as projects related to grading, permits, subdivisions, pavement management utilities and capital improvements; perform complex inspections in support of the Public Works Director/City Engineer; prepare a variety of operational, statistical, and activity reports; ensure that all federal, state and local regulatory requirements and plans, specifications, and departmental regulations are met; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff, if any; and perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSPublic Works Inspector ($6,629 - $8,461 per month):The Public Works Inspector reviews engineering plans and specifications and conducts field inspections of private and public construction projects. The Public Works Inspector is distinguished from the Senior Public Works Inspector, who performs more varied and complex, specialized, and large-scale inspections.
Senior Public Works Inspector ($8,279 - $10,567 per month):The Senior Public Works Inspector is distinguished form the Public Works Inspector in that it performs a greater range of specialized inspections, including larger scale development projects and more specialized grading inspections, and possess more professional experience in the related field.
Appointment will be made at the Public Works Inspector or Senior Public Works Inspector level depending on experience and qualifications at the City's discretion. A Public Works Inspector may be promoted to a Senior Public Works Inspector upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the position and recommendation of the Department Head and approval by the City Manager. Essential FunctionsThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the work of lower-level and/or contract staff responsible for providing public works inspection services, either directly or through contract personnel; provides training and policy guidance and interpretation to same.
- Assists in the development of plans and specifications for Capital Improvements Projects.
- Reviews plans, specifications and permits for a variety of large-scale or complex public works infrastructure and capital improvement construction projects; attends pre-construction conferences to discuss work needs.
- Inspects all phases of construction of public works and private development projects; inspects materials for identification as conforming to specifications and plans in accordance with City, County and State codes.
- Confers with contractors and developers regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; explains requirements and evaluates alternatives.
- Issues change orders within guidelines and/or consults with engineering staff regarding problems and change alternatives.
- Records amounts of materials used and work performed; selectively measures quantities of materials used; prepares necessary reports for progress payments.
- Inspects adjacent properties and City right-of-way, to determine impacts of construction activities.
- Investigates and participates in the resolution of resident complaints; prepares work orders in response to complaints; coordinates and confers with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience.
- Schedules service interruptions with least interference and least inconvenience to properties.
- Investigates and resolves contractor, owner-builder, and developer disputes.
- Proactively seeks out persons performing work within the City right-of-way without permits and writes correction notices or issues administrative citations.
- Coordinate and monitor the City's pavement management system; issues annual asphalt and concrete maintenance contracts.
- Prepares, reviews, implements, and administers various public works contracts.
- Prepares and maintains daily activity records and reports; investigates and prepares reports on special problems, technical data, and other designated subjects.
- Maintains a working knowledge of current applicable codes, laws, standards, ordinances, policies and regulations, construction techniques and materials, and materials testing requirements; participates in on-going training.
- Reviews and interprets codes and ordinances and recommends changes and additions, as needed; performs routine field tests, as needed.
- Coordinates, trains, evaluates, and oversees the work consultants and assigns projects.
- Ensures that staff and contractors provide a high degree of service to both internal and external customers that support achieving the department's and the City's mission, objectives, and values.
- Explains standards and requirements given questions from City inspection staff and supervises field-testing.
- Verifies and evaluates work of assigned staff for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
- Performs traffic control set-up for special events, meetings, and moves and arranges field equipment and barricades.
- Acts as liaison between the City, contractors, other agencies and businesses and residents affected by projects; maintains communication among the parties and responds to and resolves issues and complaints or refers them to the proper office for resolution.
- Prepares standard bid and document forms.
- Consults with the Public Works Director/City Engineer and City legal staff regarding legal aspects of infrastructure construction matters.
- Reviews, evaluates, and processes encroachment permit applications for public right-of-way activities; ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and City regulations.
- Responds to Underground Service Alert (USA/DigAlert) notifications by evaluating site locations and performing utility markings to ensure protection of City-owned infrastructure during excavation.
- Coordinates and oversees inspections, maintenance, and documentation of the City's utility infrastructure systems, including storm drains, sewer, traffic signals and streetlight facilities, to ensure operational integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, correction notices, procedures, and other written materials.
- Maintains accurate records and files.
Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification GuidelinesKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED- Principles and practices of contract management and supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of contractors in work procedures.
- Materials, methods, principles, and practices used in public work construction, including streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, streetlights and related facilities and appurtenances.
- Principles and practices of public works construction inspection.
- Practices of construction contract administration and payment in a public agency setting.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and departmental policies governing construction practices.
- Technical principles and practices of engineering design, specification, and cost estimate preparation.
- Defects and faults in construction, landscaping, and related systems.
- Materials sampling, testing, and estimating procedures.
- Engineering mechanics of construction.
- California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- Pavement management systems.
- Basic groundwater issues in a hillside community.
- Mathematical principals including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Standard plans and specifications, including the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ("Greenbook"), and County standard plans.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of public works maintenance and inspection.
- General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
- Techniques for dealing with the engineers, developers, contractors, City staff, and representatives of other agencies in an effective manner.
- Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
- Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
- Tree species identification, assessment of tree health conditions, and principles of proper tree trimming and maintenance is highly desirable.
ABILITIES/SKILLS- Plan, organize, assign, coordinate, and evaluate the work of City contractors.
- Inspect large and complex capital improvement and public works projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Interpret, apply, and explain applicable laws, regulations, codes, and departmental policies governing the construction and maintenance of public works and landscape areas.
- Review and authorize change orders, claims and progress payments within specific procedural guidelines.
- Provide technical engineering review and process assistance to City staff.
- Detect and locate faulty materials and workmanship and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
- Review and analyze construction plans, specifications, and maps for conformance with City standards and policies.
- Coordinate and deal tactfully with contractors, engineers, landscape architects and property owners.
- Inspect assigned areas for a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and risk management issues.
- Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, staff, and outside organizations.
- Assist with the preparation of biddable specifications for a variety of public works construction.
- Develop cost estimates and budgets for public review.
- Perform the entire range of construction inspection activities with a minimum of supervision.
- Research, write, and recommend programs and schedules including requests for proposals and budgets.
- Make accurate mathematic computations.
- Maintain accurate records and files.
- Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, change orders, specifications and other written materials.
- Represent the department and the City effectively in meetings with other departments, public and private organizations and individuals.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
- Operate a motor vehicle safe.
- Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATIONAny combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Public Works Inspector: - Equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college-level courses or technical school training in construction technology, construction inspection, or construction management, or a related field.
- Four (4) years of construction inspection experience, including contract administration experience. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
Senior Public Works Inspector:- Associates degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, construction inspection or a related field.
- Five (5) years of recent increasingly responsible journey-level construction inspection experience. Public Works infrastructure inspection experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/REQUIREMENTS- Ability to work in a standard office environment requiring prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
- Occasional pushing, pulling, dragging and lifting office items weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment.
- Willingness to work variable hours including weekends and/or holidays.
- Ability to hear and convey detailed or important instructions or information verbally and accurately.
- Average visual acuity to prepare and read documents.
- Ability to communicate with both the public and co-workers in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
- Ability to inspect various City infrastructure and development sites, including climbing ladders, stairs and other temporary or construction points.
- Exposed to outdoor conditions and loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or elec
