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About the DepartmentThe City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
The
Public Works Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
Position DutiesSalary range for this classification is $125,274.24- $152,617.92annually. This range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF) is one of the largest advanced wastewater treatment plants in the nation serving approximately 1.4 million residents living in a 300 square mile service area. The facility treats an average of 110 million gallons of wastewater per day (mgd), with a capacity of up to 167 mgd. The Department of Public Works is recruiting for a Principal Construction Inspector in the RWF Construction Management (CM) team. The RWF CM team provides the construction management and administrative oversight of all RWF’s active Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), from implementation through project closeout
The Principal Construction Inspector (PCI) responsibilities include: supervising an inspection team (both City and consultant inspectors); perform inspections of either electrical, mechanical, or civil work when project inspectors are off site; review permits, plans and specifications for constructability and budgetary purposes and for conformance to City requirements. The PCI is also responsible for assisting with coordination with various project stakeholders to ensure the clients’ interest are addressed throughout the duration of the project.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Schedule check-in meetings with the construction managers and/project managers to ensure quality of inspection work on projects are being met.
- Attend project progress and plant shutdown request meetings.
- Reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications;
- Perform field visit of each project on a regular basis to ensure inspection of work are being done in accordance with the contract.
- Reviews completed inspector daily reports in PMweb or EADOC and provide feedback to inspectors.
- Trains and evaluates work of subordinates.
- Complete annual performance appraisal of subordinates.
- Reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications;
- Research, compiles, and establishes standards and specifications for the Department of Public Works while evaluating new technologies and tools to improve efficiencies and process improvements where opportunities are available
- Helps to establish the training needs and procedures for the inspection staff and ensures the implementation of these policies.
- Provides budget review and analysis for program and project costs associated with staffing and resources needed for inspection support.
Minimum QualificationsEducation: Completion of High School or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).
Experience: Nine (9) years of increasingly responsible sub-professional engineering/ construction inspection work, including three (3) years at the level of Senior Construction Inspector, Senior Engineering Technician, Party Chief, or equivalent.
Acceptable Substitutions: Completion of a terminal curriculum in engineering technology equivalent to that given in an accredited California junior college or two (2) years of college engineering courses may be substituted for two (2) years of the required remaining experience.
Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Driver’s License.
Form 700 requirement This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
Other QualificationsThe ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history:
Job Expertise - Knowledge of construction/inspection procedures and practices as they relate to USA locating, and Capital Improvement Projects ; Ability to effectively coordinate project inspections with consultant inspectors to support construction schedules; Knowledge and ability to stay current with storm water regulatory requirements; Ability to use and recommend technology to enhance and improve construction and inspection practices; Knowledge and understanding of utility coordination; Knowledge of recycle water standards and requirements; Knowledge of vertical and building construction practice and general sequencing of activities; Knowledge of park construction, landscaping, and trail construction standards; Knowledge of requirements and application of third party/special inspection.
Communication Skills - Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form. Speech and verbal instructions are clear, concise, and understandable.
Customer Service - Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view; demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful and friendly manner.
Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities. Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. Makes timely and sound decisions. Takes responsibility for decisions.
Reliability - Completes work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; meets established schedules and deadlines; follows instructions and procedures; fulfills responsibilities and job duties.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero at
charmaine.guerrero@sanjoseca.gov.
Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
Please note that applications are currently
not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email
CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.
The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's
benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.
For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services
website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.
In additional to the benefits above, there is an
additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.
Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
