Overview
Construction Inspection Manager Jobs in Salinas, USA at City of Salinas, CA
Public Works Department Manager
Special Instructions:
All applicants must provide proof of the required education at the time of application or submit to the Human Resources Department by the filing date. Applicants with foreign degrees/transcripts must provide U.S. degree equivalency by submitting a credential evaluation report. Applications are incomplete without the required documents. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all documents are received by the deadline.
An additional Educational Achievement premium of 2.5% will be paid for a Bachelor’s degree plus 2.5% for a job-related graduate degree. A compensation adjustment is pending for July 2026.
Summary of Duties:
This classification is responsible for management and oversight of the daily activities and operations of inspection services for the Public Works Department; supports the Department in implementing activities related to ensuring compliance with City standards and pertinent construction and labor codes; provides guidance and construction management support for capital projects; performs complex inspections and coordinates and provides technical assistance on assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a managerial level position in the Public Works Department. This position is distinguished from lower-level positions in its responsibility, expertise, and overall direction of the division and requires the use of considerable independent judgement and initiative with minimum supervision. Receives general direction from the Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer or designee. Exercises supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Essential
Job Functions
- Oversees, plans, and supervises the functions and activities of inspection services for public infrastructure within the Public Works Department, including roadways, utility systems, building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections for capital projects, construction inspection, code compliance and the City’s labor compliance program
- Oversees the inspection of projects for compliance with the City Standards and Code, Caltrans standards, Building Codes, and Federal, State and local regulations.
- Assists in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities.
- Develops, drafts, and implements division policies, procedures, and staff reports.
- Provides assistance to the other Public Works divisions.
- Assists the Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer in the preparation and administration of the Division’s budget.
- Maintains fiscal records regarding inspection performance measures.
- Supervises, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff. Establishes performance and productivity standards for staff and ensures proper completion of performance reviews; recommends employee hiring, promotion and disciplinary actions to the Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer.
- Researches and analyzes divisional needs and implements recommendations to improve programs and carry out policies.
- Resolves disputes, problems or complaints involving assigned activities.
- Drives to inspection sites to assist inspectors as needed.
- Inspects complex projects to ensure the proper application of construction methods and materials in accordance with the applicable codes.
- Establishes, improves, and coordinates inspection procedures of the City, and evaluates the need for and develops plans and schedules to implement system improvements.
- Presents before City Council, commissions, public agencies, business and civic groups, and other organizations as required.
- Researches and reviews new editions of the codes as they are published and ensures compliance.
- Oversees and prepares monthly reports of activities of inspections. Compiles and prepares annual reports providing statistical information concerning inspections and related activities.
- Prepares Requests for Proposals, evaluates proposals, and manages contracts with contractors and consultants.
- Manages inspection and reporting to ensure NPDES permit compliance.
- Manages and maintains records as mandated by State law regarding…
Title: Construction Inspection Manager
Company: City of Salinas, CA
Location: Salinas, USA
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