Construction Inspector/Senior Construction Inspector ID - 15506

Description

The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring for our next Construction Inspector (1) & Senior Construction Inspector (1)!

Join the MoVal Team today by submitting your application today!

NOTE: Based on qualifications and experience, candidates may be considered for either the Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector classification.

Construction Inspector Pay Range

$36.36 - $51.19 Hourly

$75,628.80 - $106,475.20 Annually

Non-Exempt

Senior Construction Inspector Pay Range

$38.19 - $53.78 Hourly

$79,435.20 - $111,862.40 Annually

Exempt

A 2% base salary increase is scheduled to become effective with the first full pay period that begins after July 1, 2025 .

The Senior Construction Inspector position is approved for FY25/26 & may start after July 1, 2025.

Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

This recruitment may close at anytime without any notice.

OUR POSITION

The Construction Inspector is responsible for ensuring public works and capital projects are constructed in compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Under general supervision, this position conducts detailed inspections of construction sites, evaluates materials and workmanship, monitors contractor compliance, and prepares comprehensive project reports. As a liaison between the City, contractors, engineers, and property owners, the Construction Inspector plays a critical role in maintaining quality standards, addressing issues that arise, and ensuring the projects meet safety and performance standards. This position requires initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to handle complex situations with tact and professionalism.

Find additional information in the Construction Inspector & Senior Construction Inspector job description.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for the Construction Inspector role will have extensive technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations, including federal, state, and local laws. They will be skilled at conducting detailed inspections of public works and capital projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards. A successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical abilities to interpret construction plans and documents, make sound recommendations, and effectively utilize tools and techniques for testing, surveying, and inspection. With exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, they will be capable of drafting precise inspection reports and maintaining thorough project records. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills to engage professionally with contractors, City staff, and external stakeholders while exhibiting adaptability and judgment to address dynamic field conditions. Their expertise and dedication will uphold the highest standards of quality and compliance for the City's construction projects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Senior Construction Inspector is the lead-level class in the Construction Inspector class series. Incumbents are responsible for providing lead work direction and guidance to construction inspection staff and contract personnel, as well as performing the more complex and difficult duties involving the multi-disciplined inspection of public works and capital projects construction projects. Duties performed require a high degree of initiative, independent judgment and discretion along with the ability to handle new and unusual circumstances as they arise.

Senior Construction Inspector is distinguished from Construction Inspector in that incumbents in the former class must possess advanced technical knowledge and experience and be responsible for providing lead supervision of inspection staff and performing the most difficult and complex construction inspection functions and duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Construction Inspector: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of experience in construction inspection or six years of trades experience working on large public works construction projects; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Senior 

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Construction Inspector: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college-level coursework in civil engineering, public works construction inspection or a closely related field; and five years of experience in construction inspection; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

About The Public Works Department

The Public Works department is responsible for public works administration, city engineering, maintenance of public facilities located within the street right-of-way, design and construction of City-built capital improvements, and administration of traffic facilities, providing electric service to new development in residential, commercial and industrial areas, and related activities.

For more information about the Public Works Department, please click here .

The Selection Process

Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview pro cess, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
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