City Council Approved and scheduled COLA adjustments:

4% increase to base salary, effective the first pay period following July 1, 2026
4.5% increase to base salary, effective the first pay period following July 1, 2027

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Construction Inspector II to fill one (1) vacancy in the City Engineering Services Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Public Works Engineering designs infrastructure elements for transportation, parking, sewer and storm drain facilities. The Engineering Division also protects private and public improvements from flood damage. The Construction Inspector II responds to service requests in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner; and records amounts of materials and work performed to construct within a budget.

The Construction Inspector II checks, evaluates, and inspects workmanship and materials on a variety of public works or utility construction projects for conformance with plans, specifications and departmental regulations.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Review, evaluate, and check plans and specifications for various assigned projects including; all types of public works projects, water projects, private development projects, utility projects, etc.; communicate, engage, and work closely with upper level staff to ensure conformance of project plans and specifications.
Identify, determine, and check the placement of all work in the public right of way throughout the City. Ensure work follows project plans, specifications, and City standards.
Inspect materials conform to project specifications and/or City standards; take, gather, and compile samples of materials for examination or analyses by laboratories; perform routine field tests.
Observe and properly document work during progress and upon completion; record amounts of materials used and all work performed; document and take appropriate action regarding safety and/or National Pollution Discharge Elimination System violations.
Check line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures; identify, indicate, and clearly mark location of various appurtenances on plans. Ensure work adheres to construction surveys.
Inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activity; help locate other utility structures ahead of work sites; provide knowledge and expertise to ensure a safe and effective construction environment for projects within the City.
Confer, communicate, and speak with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards and inconvenience; demonstrate strong project knowledge and excellent customer service.
Coordinate work with other City departments and utilities; process, submit, and deliver timely contractor payments.
Schedule service interruption with least interference and least inconvenience to properties.
Prepare as built plans for completed projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: Three years of experience performing construction inspections for residential, commercial, or industrial properties.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of or ability to obtain, a valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:Minimum Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

Installing or inspecting traffic signals

Installing or inspecting sewer mains

Installing or inspecting storm drains and catch basins

Installing/laying concrete or asphalt

Inspecting traffic control for compliance

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Work is done in a standard office environment and in the field with exposure to construction materials, hazards, chemicals, and other adverse conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II

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