CLOSING DATE & TIME:  OCTOBER 27, 2020 AT 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME

Under immediate supervision, performs a range of quality-control and safety inspections of public works, waterworks, and utility construction projects; interprets plans and specifications to ensure contract compliance; and performs related duties as assigned. 

This is the entry-level classification in the Construction and Safety Inspector series.

Required Skills

Ability to analyze and interpret water and sewer facility construction plans and specifications; operate common construction and surveying tools, pipeline and underground utility locators, compaction and concrete testing equipment; make quantity calculations and prepare estimates; inspect pipeline construction; enforce and interpret Cal OSHA and District regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality; develop accurate and neat sketches during on-site field inspections; perform field tests following precise procedures and interpret observations and test results to determine acceptability; coordinate necessary work with other entities.

Required Experience

Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:

• EXPERIENCE – Two (2) years of construction trades work experience.
• EDUCATION - Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS – A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance policy; Field Testing Technician Grade I certification by the American Concrete Institute is desired, but not required, at time of hire, but must be obtained within the first year of employment with the District.

Ability to analyze and interpret water and sewer facility construction plans and specifications; operate common construction and surveying tools, pipeline and underground utility locators, compaction and concrete testing equipment; make quantity calculations and prepare estimates; inspect pipeline construction; enforce and interpret Cal OSHA and District regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality; develop accurate and neat sketches during on-site field inspections; perform field tests following precise procedures and interpret observations and test results to determine acceptability; coordinate necessary work with other entities.