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City of Chula Vista - Senior Public Works Inspector

  • 05/12/2025 10:33 AM
    Message # 13498193
    Administrator (Administrator)
    Firm

    City of Chula Vista

    Job Title

    Senior Public Works Inspector

    Job Location

    Chula Vista

    Job Status

    Full-Time

    Job Description / Primary Objective Description and Essential Functions
    To assign, review, and perform field inspections of public works and civil engineering construction and maintenance and repair of public works projects, related facilities, and structures; to ensure compliance with plans specifications and department regulations; to provide for training and supervision of assigned staff; and to perform related duties as assigned. The senior level recognizes positions that perform first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and is distinguished from the Public Works Inspector II level in that the latter does not have supervisory responsibilities.

    Essential Functions:
    Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in the inspection of public works and civil engineering facility construction for compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, and safety standards; review and report work not in compliance with specifications; issue notices of violations or work stoppages for noncompliance; ensure work is in compliance with safety and various other governmental requirements; review and recommend approval of all progress payments for contracted construction work; review and evaluate employees' work performance; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures as directed; and prepare performance evaluations; maintain files and quantity data for Development Impact Fund computations; assist in the administration of contracts for construction projects; negotiate and submit recommended change orders; review and prepare pay estimates; act as primary inspector on more complex projects; order and review tests and reports on construction materials and methods; review daily construction entries from inspectors and prepare written reports of inspections; review work orders and inspect sites where work is to be performed; provide input on Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) as needed; perform routine office engineering work involving drafting and computations; confer with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards and inconvenience; respond and resolve citizen complaints; act as liaison between concerned parties for utility relocation and street closures; prepare and maintain inspection files, records, and logs; write reports and chronologies using a computer; operate City vehicles skillfully and safely; observe safe work methods and use safety equipment; respond to emergency situations in off-hours as required; train staff as needed; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform other related duties as assigned.
    Requirements (Education, Certifications, Level of Experience) Minimum Qualifications
    Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be five years of increasingly responsible journey level experience performing inspections of major public works projects for a municipality or construction trades and training equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college courses in engineering, construction technology, or related field. Associate's degree in any of these fields is desirable. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
    Link to Job / Firm Website
    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chulavista/jobs/4923483/senior-public-works-inspector
    Contact Information for Applicant

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