What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector Supervisor II position at City of Oakland?
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland Department of Transportation?
Joining the City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) offers a unique opportunity to play a role in ensuring the safety and availability of Oakland’s transportation infrastructure. This position will be part of the Right-of-Way (ROW) Inspections team, which is responsible for overseeing the proper use and maintenance of public spaces, including streets, sidewalks, and utility corridors. This position will help to ensure that construction projects, utility work, and other public space activities comply with city codes and regulations, maintaining safe and accessible environments for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. By conducting thorough inspections and ensuring compliance, this position will contribute directly to the City’s goal of creating safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation systems.
We are looking for someone who is:
What you will typically be responsible for:
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
A few challenges you might face in this job:
Competencies Required:
License or Certificate / Other Requirements
Individuals who are appointed to this position may be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.The Recruitment Process:
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position.
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.
Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.
In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.
For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam). The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of April 28, 2025.
For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice test, structured interview, writing exercise, performance exam) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame.
Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
What’s in it for you?
•15 paid holidays
•Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
•Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
•Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
•Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
•Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
•Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
•Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
•Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Mary Ann Gonzales at mgonzales@oaklandca.gov
Why join the City of Oakland Department of Transportation?
Joining the City of Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) offers a unique opportunity to play a role in ensuring the safety and availability of Oakland’s transportation infrastructure. This position will be part of the Right-of-Way (ROW) Inspections team, which is responsible for overseeing the proper use and maintenance of public spaces, including streets, sidewalks, and utility corridors. This position will help to ensure that construction projects, utility work, and other public space activities comply with city codes and regulations, maintaining safe and accessible environments for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. By conducting thorough inspections and ensuring compliance, this position will contribute directly to the City’s goal of creating safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation systems.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Knowledgeable in municipal codes, engineering principles, and construction practices, ensuring compliance and quality in every project.
- An experienced leader, capable of guiding teams, making strategic decisions, and driving successful project outcomes.
- Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and committed to maintaining accurate records and project timelines.
- An effective communicator, capable of conveying complex information clearly and collaborating with diverse teams, stakeholders, and officials.
- Adept at managing projects, teams, resources, and senior leadership to ensure efficiency, compliance, and successful project completion.
What you will typically be responsible for:
- Supervising inspections staff, and setting clear goals and performance objectives.
- Assigning inspectors to oversee construction activities within the public right of way, including utility excavations, sidewalk and roadway paving, streetlight and traffic signal installations, and traffic detour setup and maintenance.
- Ensuring compliance with permit conditions, excavation regulations, and applicable City codes; issuing notices of violation as necessary.
- Reviewing utility excavation permit plans, determining appropriate work scope and methods, and authorizing field modifications as required.
- Acting as the primary point of contact between senior OakDOT leadership and utility companies, contractors, and other right-of-way users.
- Investigating and resolving public complaints; providing guidance to the public on code compliance and technical requirements.
Read the complete job description by clicking this Construction Inspector Supervisor II
*Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland!
Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:
- You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by working on behalf of the people of Oakland, ensuring safe, high-quality infrastructure and contributing to the city's growth and development.
- You will be joining the OakDOT team, a nationally recognized innovator in big city transportation services, which gives you the chance to be part of cutting-edge projects that shape the future of Oakland’s transportation infrastructure.
- You will be leading a close-knit team of inspectors, where collaboration and support are key, allowing you to guide a dedicated group while making a tangible impact on the quality and safety of Oakland’s infrastructure projects.
- You will be dealing with different challenges every day, which keeps the work dynamic and rewarding, as you’ll continuously find innovative solutions to improve the city's infrastructure and ensure its success.
A few challenges you might face in this job:
- You will need to balance multiple projects with competing deadlines. This includes managing staffing, funding, and time effectively to ensure tasks remain on track without compromising quality.
- You will have to navigate complex federal, state, and local transportation policies, rules, and regulations.
- You will have to deal with complex civil engineering challenges in the field and balancing between securing compliance and issuing violations.
- You will need to convey complex information effectively to various stakeholders and the executive team.
Competencies Required:
- Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
- Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
- Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
- Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
- Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
- Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
- Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
- Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time, permanent part-time, or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.
Experience: Three years mid-level project management and construction management experience in a public works, civil works and institutional building setting. One year of experience comparable to a Construction Inspection Supervisor in the City of Oakland.
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications may be acceptable.
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or closely related field.
Experience: Three years mid-level project management and construction management experience in a public works, civil works and institutional building setting. One year of experience comparable to a Construction Inspection Supervisor in the City of Oakland.
License or Certificate / Other Requirements
Individuals who are appointed to this position may be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.The Recruitment Process:
The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position.
Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas.
Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.
In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.
For this recruitment, all qualified applicants will be invited to the structured interview (sometimes referred to as an Oral Exam). The tentative date of the structured interview is the week of April 28, 2025.
For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice test, structured interview, writing exercise, performance exam) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame.
Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
What’s in it for you?
•15 paid holidays
•Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
•Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
•Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
•Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
•Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
•Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
•Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
•Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm.
If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Mary Ann Gonzales at mgonzales@oaklandca.gov
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