Senior Construction Inspector (Electric Utility)

Salary : $79,435.20 - $111,862.40 Annually

Location : Moreno Valley, CA

Job Type : Professional Administrative Management

Job Number : 2024-00043

Department : Public Works

Division : Electric Utility

Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring for a Senior Construction Inspector!

Apply today and join our Public Works team!

• This position is designated as Exempt and is not subject to overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, provides lead work direction and participates in the work of City staff and contract employees performing detailed inspections of electric utility operations, maintenance and construction projects; interprets plans, details and specifications to ensure construction and contract compliance; prepares detailed project inspection reports; assists with field collection of data or metrics to support utility projects, operations or programs; and performs related duties as assigned.

Find additional information in the Senior Construction Inspector job description.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is an experienced construction professional with advanced technical expertise and strong leadership skills. They thrive in dynamic environments, possess excellent judgment, and excel in navigating complex challenges in the field. This individual demonstrates a high degree of initiative and independence, coupled with the ability to effectively mentor and guide inspection teams while ensuring compliance with construction standards and regulations. The ideal candidate is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of public works, electric utility, and infrastructure construction while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college-level coursework in civil engineering, public works construction inspection or a closely related field; and five years of experience in construction inspection; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Senior Construction Inspector is the lead-level class in the Construction Inspector class series. Incumbents are responsible for providing lead work direction and guidance to construction inspection staff and contract personnel, as well as performing the more complex and difficult duties involving the multi-disciplined inspection of public works and capital projects construction projects. Duties performed require a high degree of initiative, independent judgment and discretion along with the ability to handle new and unusual circumstances as they arise.

Senior Construction Inspector is distinguished from Construction Inspector in that incumbents in the former class must possess advanced technical knowledge and experience and be responsible for providing lead supervision of inspection staff and performing the most difficult and complex construction inspection functions and duties.

ABOUT THE MORENO VALLEY ELECTRIC UTILITY DIVISION

The Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) manages the operation, maintenance and business planning of the City's electric utility. The City began serving new customers in February 2004,providing safe, reliable, and economical public electric service with a focus on innovative customer solutions, infrastructure enhancement, community development, and environmentally responsible resource management.For more information about the Moreno Valley Electric Utility Division, please click .

THE SELECTION PROCESS Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.

BENEFITS : For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link :

SELECTION PROCESS : Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and / or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.

The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

Please indicate the amount of full-time experience you possess experience in construction inspection.

Which construction disciplines (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical) do you have the most experience with? Describe your role in ensuring compliance in one of these areas. If no experience, please indicate "N / A".

Please describe the types of projects you have worked on and your specific responsibilities. If no experience, please indicate "N / A".

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Salary : $79,435 - $111,862