CHIEF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

Job Description:

CHIEF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

Description

DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, July 22, 2025 through 4:30PM Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under direction, supervises the engineering construction inspection of the City’s public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater programs. Plans, supervises, organizes and assigns the work of Principal Construction Inspectors and Construction Inspectors assist with problems arising during construction; Inspects and approves, according to plans, specifications and contracts, all materials and construction work of the City’s public works projects, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater programs; Notifies the Project Engineer of any deviation in materials or construction from the plans, specifications or contracts as awarded; Assists in drafting specifications for public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects and performs constructability reviews; Assists in settling disputes arising between contractors and the City during performance of the contracts and handles public complaints; Assists with the preparation of project budgets; Ensures proper documentation and maintenance of records as may be required by City policy and funding agencies; May act on behalf of the Division Manager during his/her absence; Formulates change orders; Expedites construction work by means consistent with the contract and with sound construction practices; Provides information to contractors, the general public, and coordinates work with other City departments; Prepares written administrative reports and oral reports for presentation to department, management, the City Manager, City Commissions, the City Council and other public agencies; Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field; (*proof required) .

AND

• Five (5) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience supervising the construction and/or performing the inspection of major public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects. Experience must include one or more years in a position that requires supervision of others in the construction and/or inspection of public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects of a complex nature.
• Additional experience may be substituted for the required college degree on a year-for-year basis to the extent that the experience has prepared the individual to perform the duties of the classification.
• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license must be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, irregular hours, and holidays as needed.
  

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction best practices, methods, procedures and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of State Construction Safety Orders and Trench Construction Safety Orders.
• Knowledge of personal computer operations including spreadsheets, word processing, construction management, and scheduling and project management software.
• Ability to record and report data accurately.
• Ability to exercise supervisory responsibility.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: California registration as a professional Civil Engineer; Registration as an ICC certified Deputy Inspector with the City of Long Beach in the fields of pile driving, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, masonry, structural steel and welding; experience in pile driving, mass concrete and commercial building construction; knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Construction or inspection experience with natural gas operations regulated under Code of Federal Regulations Part 192 (CFR Part 192); certification in pipeline welding inspection; experience in PE fusion procedures, gas purging and tapping, cathodic protection, measurement and control systems, emergency response to natural gas related incidents are highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application............................Qualifying
Occupational Exam ..................................................................... 100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and supplemental questionnaire submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after filing closing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 8/12/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Salary:

$49.59 - $67.55 Hourly