Salary : $103,688.00 - $126,048.00 Annually
Location : City of Alameda (Alameda Municipal Power), CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Alameda Municipal Power
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: IBEW
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Nature of Position
APPLY IMMEDIATELY. OPEN UNTIL FILLED

About the Position

The Utility Construction Compliance Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and integrity of the City's utility systems. Under direction, this position examines and evaluates utility construction and maintenance work for full compliance with engineering plans, specifications, codes, and established City standards. The role includes reviewing and interpreting plans, conducting on-site inspections at various stages of construction, performing field investigations, and reviewing Underground Survey Alerts to support safe and coordinated project activities.

This field-focused and collaborative position works closely with contractors, City departments, outside agencies, and community groups, while also providing accurate field markings for underground utility lines and assisting in the development of project plans and specifications. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience in utility construction, maintenance, survey work, and compliance, along with strong technical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships.
Under direction examines and evaluates utility systems and facilities construction and maintenance work; performs other related work as required.
BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT

For a comprehensive list of benefits, see the Benefit Matrix here

• CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution;New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.25% contribution.
• Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available, with a generous City contribution towards medical premiums.
• Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation: Starting with 80 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
• Holidays: 11 City Holidays
• Floating Holidays: 6 days
• Sick Leave: 96 hours annually
• Deferred Compensation: Up to 1% 457(b) matching City contribution after 1 year of continuous service.

Examples of Duties

1. Reviews utility systems and facilities plans and specifications for contracted construction and maintenance work; participates in plan and specification development.
2. Examines and evaluates utility systems and facilities construction and maintenance work for conformance with engineering specifications and established standards; observes work in various stages of progress to ensure compliance.
3. Consults with, coordinates and monitors the work of contractors.
4. Reviews various plans, specifications, and reports, such as Underground Survey Alerts, and distributes to other divisions, departments, agencies or groups as warranted; ensures other departments, agencies and companies operations are not in conflict with City utility lines and facilities.
5. Advises interested parties including other City departments, citizens, private construction contractors, of City utility lines and facilities locations; makes field markings indicating underground City utility lines and facilities locations.
6. Examines various City utility facilities and performs/coordinates maintenance functions; performs and coordinates test of various scheduled equipment such as rubber glove sleeve, hot stick, and gas detectors. testing.
7. Maintains all related records and prepares various reports and summaries.
8. Performs field investigations; coordinates and assists with utility systems and facilities and related operational projects.

Employment Standards

Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Graduation from high school.

Experience: Three years of utility systems construction and maintenance experience including survey and compliance work.

Knowledge
Knowledge of the principles and practices of utility systems and facilities construction and maintenance; methods, materials, equipment and tools used in construction and maintenance of utility systems and facilities; policies and regulations governing the construction and maintenance of utility systems and facilities; safe work practices and procedures.

Ability
Ability to effectively examine and evaluate utility systems and facilities construction and maintenance work for conformance to plans and specifications and established standards; review and interpret applicable plans and specifications; interpret and apply related codes, ordinances and regulations; participate in plan and specification development; coordinate the work of contractors; establish and maintain accurate records; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and agencies, and the general public.

Special Requirements
Willingness and/or ability to respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.

Other Requirements
Possession of a valid Class A State of California Driver's License (or possession of a valid Class license at the time of employment and the ability to obtain Class A within six months of employment: and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Employees in positions requiring Class A license are subject to provisions of the Department of Transportation's drug and alcohol testing program.
For Benefits information, please visit our website at A detailed summary for this position can be found under IBEW.
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Be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the experience section of the application. "See Resume" or "N/A" as a response will not be considered sufficient information to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Additionally, by submitting this written work, you affirm that it is your own original creation and that no part of this work has been written or edited by external sources, including but limited to AI tools, professional writing services, or any other individuals.I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses. I affirm that the submitted work is my original creation and confirm that no part of this work has been edited or written by external sources, including but not limited to AI tools, professional writing services, or any other individuals.

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience reading and reviewing blueprints, maps, plans and specifications, as well as your experience documenting and presenting findings and changes as they occur related to your work.
03

Describe your experience using electronic equipment to locate and mark buried utility (electric, gas, water, wastewater, etc.) systems pursuant to California marking guidelines.
04

Describe your experience using the following types of mobile electronic and software tools. Check all that apply.

• Computer Tablet
• GIS
• Locate ticket management software
• Microsoft O365 suite: email
• Microsoft O365 suite: word processing
• Microsoft O365 suite: spreadsheets
• Microsoft O365 suite: power point
• Microsoft O365 suite: one note

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List the employers where you gained the experience listed above. These employers should be included in the Employment Experience section of the application.
Required Question