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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
MAINTENANCE INSPECTOR
SALARY INFORMATION
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Maintenance Inspector positions throughout the County of Orange. The current vacancies are within OC Parks. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower level classifications.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PT ).
OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR)
OC Community Resources is a multi-faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, Housing & Community Development, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries.
OC PARKS
OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as the OC Parks Zoo and coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange County's award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year, in ways as diverse as the parks themselves.
THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Parks Maintenance Inspector provides crucial maintenance inspection of regional riding & hiking trails, bikeways, regional and wilderness parks, and community service parks. The position will be responsible for Regional Trails and other OC Parks facilities inspections; managing contracts; maintenance services (i.e., landscaping, trash removal, trail sweeping); investigating and responding to internal and public service requests; coordinating with other agencies including cities, utility districts and homeowners' associations and determining jurisdictions and property boundaries with maps, deeds and survey records. The position also requires physical stamina to stand, stoop, walk, work in all weather conditions, perform maintenance tasks, schedule athletic events and respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends/holidays.
Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:- Review and understand maintenance management reports.
- Utilize report data to make efficient and effective maintenance management
decisions. - Communicate and share ideas that can improve maintenance operations.
- Identify, document and recommend repairs and improvements.
- Research and determine ownership and/or jurisdiction.
- Research and compile data to address liability claims against County.
- Investigate citizen complaints, agency and department requests, and reports of
deficiencies. - Provide input and inspection for permits such as encroachments or special events.
- Develop and participate in project scoping and plan review to provide support to project managers.
- Review project site for permit compliance.
- Requires occasional off-road 4x4, bikeway and shared use of path driving abilities utilizing hazard warning lights.
- Utilize vehicles for traffic management in construction zones and material hauling to and from job/project sites.
This position requires both office time and fieldwork requiring the incumbent to be able to drive a car and/or non-commercial truck in order to perform the required job duties.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate should possess at least one (1) year of experience in one of the following areas: government contracts, project planning, parks management, and public works construction, beyond the Minimum Qualifications.
They should be able to work with considerable independence and will be afforded reasonable latitude for technical decision making, discretion, and judgement.
In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate job knowledge and related experience in the following core competencies:
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE- Knowledge of parks maintenance management practices and procedures.
- Understanding of maintenance management reports.
- Development of project scope and planning.
- Knowledge of MOUs, encroachments, easements, permits, ownerships, and rights of access.
- Understanding of federal, state and local regulatory requirements related to streambed alteration, coastal zone restrictions, water quality, habitat conservation, endangered species/wildlife protection, public health, coastal processes, and systems.
- Contract development and management.
- Research and compile data to address liability claims against the County.
- Investigate citizen complaints, agency and department requests and reports of deficiencies.
- Propose and approve additional work, conducts final walk-through and certifies completion of work.
- Research and prepare specifications for requisitions, purchase orders and unit needs.
- Determine cost effective means for acquisitions.
- Examine cost estimates and quotes for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with policy.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION- Effectively communicate with peers, management, vendors, public, and city or county staff to achieve business objectives
- Effectively present thoughts, ideas, information, and messages clearly, concisely, logically and persuasively both orally and in writing.
LICENSE
Must possess and maintain a current, valid California Driver’s License (Class C).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for information regarding the minimum qualifications for Maintenance Inspector.
Physical & Environmental Conditions
Positions are assigned to both office environments and outdoor settings. Ability to walk, climb, stand, sit, stoop, lift, reach, bend, push, raise objects, twist at the waist and frequently turn the neck up and down and side to side and occasionally performs strenuous physical/manual labor. Ability to walk up and down uneven terrain, irregular surfaces, or hills. Ability and awareness to work safely in high traffic volume area and in and around flood control channels. Upper body strength to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pound objects.
Vision sufficient to read standard text and to drive vehicles in various weather conditions. Ability to speak and hear well enough in regular and noisy environments to communicate clearly and understandably in person, over the telephone, over a handheld radio and in small groups. Manual dexterity to write and to operate keyboards.
Possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused in rapidly changing and difficult situations and be able to deal calmly and effectively with emotional citizens and with the general public. May be exposed to pollens, dust, fumes, birds, toxic chemicals and other contagious environments; chemicals, oils and pesticides; and animals and wildlife. Incumbents may be subjected to traffic; moving objects, vehicles, or equipment; fumes and gases; and intense noise levels.
May be required to work under various weather conditions, including rainstorms and windy conditions, and walk in uneven, slippery and sometimes dangerous terrains. Requires the use and wear of safety equipment, including safety glasses and rubber footwear with shanks, protective clothing and gloves, sun and hearing protection, knee pads and safety vests, snake chaps and wader, and hard hats. Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to interact and communicate with members of the public and business partners.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on to the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhere to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Rula Dabit at 714-480-2884 or by email at Rula.Dabit@occr.ocgov.com.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 1/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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