DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Online applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, January 15, 2025 through Wednesday, February 05, 2025 OR until 150 applications are received, whichever comes first.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without
notice on the day the department's needs have been met.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

POSITION DEFINITION
Under general supervision, inspects, observes, measures, and tests materials utilized in construction of public facilities such as streets, parks, storm drains, sidewalks, facilities and
other construction projects; ensures compliance with City standards, codes and specifications; performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Works Inspector is journey-level classification in which the incumbent inspects street, water, sewer, storm drainage and traffic control device construction work performed under contract to the City. Inspectors examine and evaluate conditions of earth moving operations, placement of
base materials, paving, utility placement, culvert construction, pouring of concrete, landscaping, and construction of specialized facilities.

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED
Receives supervision from the Director of Public Works/City Engineer or designee; exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Inspects street, water, sewer, storm drainage and traffic control device construction work performed under contract to the City including earth moving operations, placement of base materials, paving, utility placement, culvert construction, pouring of concrete, landscaping, and construction of specialized facilities.
Enforces compliance with contract plans and specifications, computes contractor work in progress and initiates work order changes.
Interprets and coordinates contract provisions with contractor; inspects private development construction work, including concrete forms placement, reinforcing steel and fencing, and placement, consolidation and curing of concrete.
Enforces proper construction of storm drains, culverts, flood control channels, catch basins, junction structures, curbs, gutters; ensures proper placement and maintenance of signs, barricades and warning devices.
Recommends to supervisor acceptance of public improvements in completed private developments.
Reviews plans and specifications of proposed construction; conducts pre-construction conferences.
Notifies affected utilities, public safety agencies, and the public regarding proposed construction.
Performs final inspection and ensures completion of necessary corrections; reviews “as-built” plans for accuracy. Inspects adjacent properties for damages from construction activity; coordinates inspection with other City departments; performs necessary field tests.
Confers with City engineering staff on design problems encountered in the field.
Maintains logbooks and records of inspection; checks materials to ensure compliance with job
specifications, makes calculations in the field and performs surveys.
Performs related duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience
Education: Associate’s degree with major work in civil engineering or related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering, construction and/or survey work. Or any combination of education and/or related experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.

Licenses or Certification:
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of or ability to obtain Trench and Excavation Competent Person Certification within 6 months. (certification requirement pending city council approval).

Completion of Construction Inspection Course is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge
Principles, methods, materials, equipment and safety hazards of construction.
Applicable laws, regulations, codes, and departmental policies governing the construction of public works projects and private development.
Street grading operations and preparation of sub-grade. Survey procedures, instruments and equipment.
Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to make accurate engineering computations, read and interpret public works plans and specifications.
Establish and maintain effective working relationship with contractors, officials and the general public. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Lift, push, and/or pull items which do not exceed 40 pounds.

Special Requirements/Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Environmental Conditions
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting and at inspection sites.
Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends from time-to-time.

Physical Conditions
Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
Verbally communicate to exchange information.

Some requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Recruitment Process:

All applicants are required to submit a complete City application at www.azusaca.gov/jobs. Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience,
education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer): Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job.

Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited tocontinue in the recruitment process.

Examination Process (Oral Interview): Selected candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited to an oral interview. Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series
of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.
As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring
department. In accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rule 5.5.1, examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to: Application, Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam,

Agency
City of Azusa
Address
Azusa City Hall - West Wing
213 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, California, 91702

Phone
626-812-5183

Website
http://www.azusaca.gov

(supplemental questionnaire required)

The City of Azusa is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service. The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to
complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources at (626) 812-5183 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon
request.

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Public Works Inspector