Construction Inspector I/II/Associate - Department of Transportation

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY) , or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov .

About the Department

The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in the nation’s 12th largest city, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.

Position Duties

The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill multiple vacancies for the Construction Inspector I/II/Associate position. If you are interested in employment in these classifications, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

The total salary range for the Construction Inspector I/II/Associate classification is $36.47 to $53.94 hourly or $75,850.32 to $117,826.80 annually. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

Landscape Inspection and Contract Management Construction Inspector’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contract management, spending/tracking budget appropriations, and contractor coordination efforts
• Reviewing and verifying accuracy of invoices
• Preparing documents to pay contractor invoices
• Visually inspecting projects
• Validating work of contractors in the field
• Maintaining daily inspection logs and photos
• Ensuring all work is completed according to City of Sane standards and specifications
• Coordinating new projects with Public Works inspectors and DOT’s structure & Landscape Designer
• Mitigating conflicts with residents, businesses and contractors

Sidewalk Inspection and Contract Management Construction Inspector’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assessing sidewalk, park-strip, driveway, and curb/gutter conditions
• Ensuring that any required repair work is performed and completed per industry and City specifications

Street Sweeping Services Construction Inspector’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Field inspection of assigned sweeping routes
• Maintaining daily inspection logs and photos
• Performing data entry and field inspection reports
• Verifying work of contractors in the field
• Providing customer service
• Mitigating conflicts with residents, businesses and contractors

Pavement and Concrete Inspection Construction Inspector’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring quality product and workmanship for paving and ADA ramp projects
• Inspecting pavement resurfacing and sealing projects
• Validating work of contractors in the field
• Maintaining digital daily inspection logs and photos using iPads
• Reviewing and verifying accuracy of invoices
• Cataloging right-of-way infrastructure
• Measuring and recording areas of failed pavement
• Enforcing roadway construction traffic safety standards
• Mitigating conflicts with residents, businesses, and contractors

Corporate Yard Compliance: The Associate Construction Inspector serves as the DOT’s Corporation Yard Compliance Officer, reporting directly to the Sewers Division Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing the safety and regulatory compliance of the DOT’s corporation yards and pump stations, ensuring adherence to all operational and environmental standards. The Associate Construction Inspector’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure DOT’s corporation yards and pump stations comply with all relevant regulatory permits and requirements.
  

• Inspection Coordination: Coordinate and schedule inspections with various regulatory agencies, including the fire department, County Hazmat, Public Health Department, stormwater, and air permit agencies. Ensure that all necessary permits are current for all corporation yards and pump stations.
  

• Waste Management: Oversee and coordinate waste disposal and recycling processes for the corporation yards, including scheduling waste pickups and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  

• Forklift Training: Manage the forklift training program, including providing training and maintaining valid certification records.
  

• Facility Maintenance: Perform minor repairs and coordinate with DPW Facilities to organize major upgrades and maintenance for the corporation yards.
  

• Storm Season Readiness: Collaborate with the Water District to manage and maintain sandbag distribution sites during the storm season to ensure preparedness.
  

• Safety Protocols: Oversee and enforce safety protocols at the corporation yards, including managing badge activation access for facility security and personnel access control.
  

Urban Forestry - The Urban Forestry team is housed in the Department of Transportation but works across all of San Jose’s Landscapes. There are two core areas that this position will support. The first is the public trees. The forestry group is responsible for the care and maintenance of the trees in medians and the spaces on the streetside of soundwalls. The second, is focused on ensuring public safety by enforcing the Municipal Code. This is a flexible position with opportunities to work on various projects. The position can work on any of the following:

• Assigning tree care tasks to contractors
• Logistics of public tree planting
• Issuing notices and citations for hazardous street trees
• Basic cost tracking
• Quality control on work completed by contractors
• Processing requests for street trees to be planted
• Site inspections for tree issues, tree planting and sidewalk damage
• Construction site inspections
• Organizing volunteer tree planting events
• Light, on the ground, pruning
• Responding to tree related emergencies
• Corresponding with the public, property owners, and other City agencies
• Nursery stock inspections
• Gathering and manipulating tree inventory data

Minimum Qualifications

Construction Inspector I: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).

Construction Inspector II:

• Education: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND
  
• Experience: Two (2) years of construction trades or construction inspection experience.
  

Associate Construction Inspector:

• Education: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND
  
• Experience: F our (4) years of construction trades or construction inspection experience, including two (2) years in any combination of the following: construction or infrastructure inspection, drafting or reviewing plans and specifications, materials sampling and testing, traffic engineering, or surveying.
  
• Acceptable Substitution: Completion of an Associate Degree in engineering technology, construction management or closely related field from an accredited junior college or two (2) years of college coursework in engineering technology or related subjects courses may be substituted for two (2) years of the construction trades or construction inspection experience.
  

Certification/Licenses
Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history:

• Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Demonstrates:
  • Knowledge of and experience with, public infrastructure maintenance and construction practices,
  • Computer/technology proficiency sufficient to manage data and information relevant to the needs of the maintenance section; and
  • Ability to provide training to employees regarding vehicle and equipment operation, work processes and safe operating procedures, and safety policies.
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Constructive Energies - A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others
• Conflict Management - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of the audience.
• Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
• Decision Making - Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

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 selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment is contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver’s license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Keana Castillo at keana.castillo@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.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

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: 4/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

• 

• City of San Jose

• 408-535-1285

Show more