Senior Construction Inspector - Public Works

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About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

The Department of Public Works is currently seeking to fill one ( 1 ) Senior Construction Inspector position in the Engineering Services Division.

Salary range for this classification is:

• Senior Construction Inspector : $ 51.32 - $ 62.43 / hourly
  

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

Engineering Services Division (ES)

The Senior Construction Inspector(s) assigned to the Materials Testing Lab (MTL) in the Engineering Services Division is responsible for coordinating, supervising, and performing materials testing of various construction materials to ensure compliance with City Standards and Specifications and project special provisions . Under the supervision of the Associate Engineer, the candidate will perform the key responsibilities listed below.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• • Reviews and interprets project plans and specifications to determine proper testing requirements and standards.
    

• • Will serve as MTL’s Lab Supervisor to fulfil the requirements of ASTM D3666 - Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials in order to maintain MTL’s lab accreditation through the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP).
    

• • Performs complex construction materials testing conforming to stringent test procedures established by ASTM, CALTRANS or AASHTO.
    

• • Participates in AASHTO:resource and Concrete Cement Reference Laboratory (CCRL) Proficiency Sample Programs, as well as the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Reference Sample Program (RSP), and other round robin programs that align with MTL’s scope of services.
    

• • Performs and/or oversees geotechnical laboratory related services involving soil testing, soil classification, and completing accurate log of boring reports.
    

• • Supervises and leads the work of Associate Construction Inspectors, Construction Inspectors I-II, and student interns.
    

• • Plans, assigns, and supervises the daily schedule and work performed by laboratory personnel to ensure compliance with appropriate test methods, conformance to MTL Quality Assurance practices, and high productivity.
    

• • Ensure testing needs are done and delivered on time and on budget.
    

• • Reviews and approves all test results for completeness, accuracy, including calculations, conducted by the MTL lab personnel prior to submitting to the Engineer for approval.
    

• • Utilizes the City’s Laboratory Management System (LMS) and MTL’s digitization reporting standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to submit test reports.
    

• • Represents MTL in complex dispute resolution proceedings.
    

• • Internally evaluates and certifies personnel competency in conformance with AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP).
    

• • Provides formal and informal training of personnel in performing materials testing, construction materials inspection, construction materials technology, as well as safety and administrative procedures.
    

• • Assists MTL management in researching and implementing new test methods to expand MTL testing capabilities and to improve efficiency.
    

• • Supervises internal and external equipment maintenance and calibration schedule and frequency to ensure all laboratory equipment conforms to the standards of calibration/verification parameters.
    

• • Assists MTL management in preparing and maintaining records for MTL’s accreditation programs.
    

• • Oversees proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with the facility’s Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP).
    

• • Leads a team effectively using exceptional interpersonal skills to encourage collaboration and mutual respect while maintaining a positive group dynamic.
    

• • Possesses exemplary communication skills and professional responsiveness to workplace communications.
    

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate)

Experience : Six (6) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/construction inspection work, including two (2) years preparing engineering drawings, contract specifications, and cost estimates; drafting and structural detailing for plans; construction or infrastructure inspection; or field surveying.

Acceptable Substitution : Completion of a terminal curriculum in engineering technology or equivalent to that given in an accredited California junior college or two (2) years of college engineering courses may be substituted for two (2) years of the remaining four (4) years of required experience.

Required Licensing : Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.

Form 700 Requirement: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions .

Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives ; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate .

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Britney Mesa at britney.mesa@sanjoseca.gov.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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