What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at City of Hayward, CA?
Salary : $104,291.20 - $126,713.60 Annually
Location : Hayward, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : T245-2025-02
Department : Public Works & Utilities
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
DEADLINE TO APPLY : 11 : 59 PM on Sunday, March 16, 2025
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Public Works and Utilities is comprised of six divisions that work collaboratively to develop, build, operate, and maintain Hayward's infrastructure. The Department is responsible for providing engineering and transportation support to City operating departments and divisions and for implementation of the City's Capital Improvement Program, all while providing excellent customer service to the community.
THE POSITION :
To inspect a variety of public works projects funded by federal, state, and municipal funds and inspection of both public and private improvements in new subdivisions to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, schedule, and safety regulations during their construction. Projects include those involving federal and municipal funds and both public and private improvements in new subdivisions. This is a skilled journey-level class that requires independence of action, judgement and discretion in interpreting plans and specifications and enforcing local, state, and federal construction regulations.
Essential Duties
What you will do :
Duties may include but are not limited to the following :
Makes field inspections of a variety of public works projects including streets, roads, airport runways and taxiways, grade separations, curbs and gutters, sanitary sewers, storm drains, water lines, public buildings and structures, airport facilities, reservoirs, and new facilities for Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF).
Evaluates the quality of construction and of materials used in construction, to insure compliance with plans and specifications.
Requests and interprets results of soils, materials, and operational tests, including compaction test reports.
Performs contract administration duties including preparation of daily construction reports, weekly statement of working days, change orders, progress payments, general correspondence, and checking payroll records, material submittals, and certificates of compliance.
Writes letters to contractors, and initiates change orders concerning the contract.
Collects and reviews contractor payroll records to ensure compliance with state and federal wage rate laws.
Conducts employee interviews relative to federal requirements.
Write daily construction reports.
Estimates the cost of materials and labor necessary to complete new or unanticipated work.
Prepares progress payments to contractors and prepares reports relative to completed work.
Interprets and explains plans and specifications to the general public.
Responds to questions and complaints from the general public related to construction activities.
Enforces storm water pollution prevention program (SWPPP), Private and Public developments and makes reports for the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program.
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JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of :
- Materials and methods used in the construction of a variety of public works projects including public streets, curbs and gutters, sanitary sewers, storm drains and domestic water lines.
- Public buildings, airport paving, sidewalks and accessible curb ramps, mass grading, concrete structures, streetlights and traffic signals, landscaping, and C.3 Storm Water Controls.
- Trenching and shoring.
- Basic soils engineering principles.
Ability to :
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
You have :
Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Experience : Two years of experience as a public works construction inspector or three (3) years of experience similar to that of a soil technician with public works field inspection responsibilities, or similarly responsible experience in public works construction, including work in any of the following areas : grading and paving, underground utilities, forming and pouring concrete structures. It is desirable to be familiar with CALTRANS specifications, procedures and standards.
Education : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
License : Possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's
License.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information :
BENEFITS AND REWARDS :
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include :
PROBATIONARY PERIOD : One (1) year
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.
Application Review -
A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Job Related Testing (examination) -
Tentative Dates are as follows (PLEASE NOTE, DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE CITY'S DISCRETION) :
Examination & Selection Process
Date Deadline to ApplyMarch 16, 2025HR Screens Applications to Determine Those Who Meet Minimum QualificationsWeek of March 16, 2025Written Examination (In-Person at Hayward City Hall)tentatively scheduled for the week of March 30, 2025
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.
Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to : employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov / Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Benefits Overview
This summary provides a brief overview of the benefits available to regular full-time City employees. As indicated in the 2025 Benefit Summary, some employee groups have different benefits based upon negotiated agreements. Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include :
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Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume.The review and / or rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and / or rank on the eligible list. Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Writing 'see resume' or 'N / A' is not a sufficient response.I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.
Do you possess a High School diploma or G.E.D.?
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience as a Public Works construction inspector or three (3) years of experience similar to that of a soil technician with public works field inspection responsibilities, or similarly responsible experience in public works construction, including work in any of the following areas : grading and paving, underground utilities, forming and pouring concrete structures?
List relevant classes, courses, certificates, degrees you have taken or obtained.
Provide examples of the following types of projects you have been involved with as a Construction Inspector or working for a contractor : a. Grading, Paving, Concrete Flatwork b. Wet Utilities - Storm, Sanitary Sewer, Domestic Water c. Site Improvements on Housing Developments and / or Commercial Developments d. Encroachment Permits.
Provide examples of what makes you an outstanding candidate for the position of Construction Inspector.
Required Question
Salary : $104,291 - $126,714
