The PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, Engineering Services (ES) Department is responsible for a wide range of engineering services to clients within the County of Ventura organization and the public. The ES Department is comprised of three (3) divisions: Project Services, Land Development Services, and the Surveyor’s Office. Services include project and construction management for vertical projects, contract administration, land development services, floodplain development permitting, and land surveying services.

The PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, Watershed Protection (WP) District operates and maintains 216 miles of improved channels, 55 dams, 4 coastal pump stations and 148 rain and stream gauges with a $2.7B current replacement value; and is responsible for planning, design (hydrology and hydraulic and structural), and construction of flood conveyance assets, and permitting authority for 950 miles of jurisdictional watercourses. The Department also provides staff to the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency.

THE POSITIONS
There are currently two (2) Regular vacancies: one (1) within the Engineering Services Department and one (1) within the Watershed Protection District. Under direction, this position:

Inspects large and complex building construction projects, such as hospitals, office buildings, and fire stations; and performs related duties as required (ES).
Inspects WP capital improvement, flood control infrastructure, maintenance and development projects, and other service facilities in support of County operations; and performs related duties as required (WP).
Provides supervision and oversight of two WP Inspector III positions and coordinates with the other WP Senior Inspector to balance workload. WP Inspector provides mentorship and development training to the Inspector under them (WP).

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES
The successful candidates not only possess the minimum requirements of the positions but also have significant experience performing on-site inspection for various types of construction projects; and have significant experience with public works projects, prevailing wage requirements and special inspections. The successful candidates may also possess multiple building inspector certifications.

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Senior Public Works Inspector