Public Transportation Inspector jobs in Santa Maria, CA

OPPORTUNITY

DUTIES

These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization. This position:

• Inspects public and private construction projects as assigned, which may include city public works projects such as streets, water and sewer mains, drainage facilities, and parks facilities, as well as private construction projects for conformance with plans, specifications, standards, development regulations and/or contract requirements.
• Reads blueprints/construction plans, interprets detailed codes and regulations, and explains inspections and construction requirements to builders.
• Explains technical requirements, identifies discrepancies, and may be empowered to approve contractor work on the site, or issue citations, notices of violation, and/or stop orders when work does not comply with contract documents or standards.
• Prepares cost estimates, keeps contract diaries, computes and controls contract quantities, controls contract activities, checks contractor’s progress on jobs and accounts for all contract bid items in preparation of payment to contractors.
• Submits complete daily reports to a supervisor concerning all phases of activity on each job assignment, prepares engineering field changes during the progress of construction work, and records as-built conditions.
• Advises members of the general public who call concerning problems resulting from construction projects.
• Attends continuing education classes and seminars to keep current with construction techniques, materials, and best practices.
• Possesses a full understanding of how each phase of construction will affect a later phase or a post construction situation.
• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the department director.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideally, four years of sub-professional engineering experience; and
• Graduation from high school.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Current technical/professional knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, such as:
  • Methods, materials and practices used in general construction; surveying, asphalt paving, pipe laying, soil testing, and concrete finishing.
  • Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent).
  • Use computer and other office equipment effectively.
• Desired licenses and/or certifications associated with the assignment.

SELECTION PROCESS

The completed application packet will include the online application and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The following benefits vary by bargaining unit. For full benefit information please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding or compensation resolution available at https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/services/departments/human-resources/salary-group-agreements.

Retirement
The City of Santa Maria is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Your benefit factor is determined by the retirement formula, age, service credit and final compensation. Based upon your bargaining unit and hire date the benefit factor will vary.