Job Title: Public Works Inspector

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, perform skilled, technical work in the field inspection of the construction of capital improvement projects; land development projects, encroachment and utility repairs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This job class is distinguished from the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer job classes by the defined emphasis of each job class. Public Works Inspector, construction inspection; Building Inspector, building code inspection; and Code Enforcement Officer, municipal code inspection.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from the assigned project engineer. This is a non-supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs field inspection of contract work on various public works projects such as, but not limited to, construction and rehabilitation of street improvements, pavements, storm drainage systems (including MCSTOPP reporting), traffic signals, parks, utility trenching, and other capital improvement projects.
• Performs inspections related to grading and encroachment permits within the public right of way.
• Reviews and investigates violations of the San Rafael Municipal Code related to public works.
• Interprets and enforces complex engineering plans, specifications, and estimates
• Checks contractors' progress on the jobs through field inspections to ensure compliance with standards and enforce contract provisions.
• Assist with processing permits and closing out permits after final inspection.
• Conducts final inspections in the field of completed permits giving approval to acceptable standards.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.
• Performs field measurements, calculations, and sketches.
• Assists with public comments related to construction issues.
• Review and inspect traffic control plans for city and private work within the public right of way and coordinates corrections as required. Maintains files and reports concerning inspection activities and findings.
• Prepares written reports and notices pertaining to code violations.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Public Works inspection methods
• Construction equipment and techniques
• Soil and material properties
• Safety and traffic control procedures
• Plan checking
• City, County, State, and utility company standard specifications and Municipal Codes