Senior Construction Inspector

Senior Construction Inspector

Salary

$82,659.20 - $111,384.00 Annually

Location

Orange County

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

5361GE-0426-080 (O)

Department

OC Public Works

Opening Date

04/17/2026

Closing Date

5/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates 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 Senior Construction Inspector vacancies within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on May 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

OC PUBLIC WORKS

OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works' guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services; Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Operations & Maintenance.

OC Construction

OC Construction provides project management and construction management services for projects on OC Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Maintenance Improvement Program (MIP) as well as OC Parks and other County department projects. OC Construction focuses on horizontal projects such as roads, bridges, bikeways, and flood control channels.

For more information on OC Public Works click here.

For more information on OC Construction click here.

For more information on the County of Orange click here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Construction Inspector is responsible for the independent inspection and construction management of horizontal public works construction projects. These projects include roadways, bikeways, bridges, and flood control channels. The Senior Construction Inspector serves as the main County contact on the construction site with the contractor for daily construction activities and with the public. This position also ensures that the contractor's work complies with public works standards, the technical requirements in the specifications, and all applicable water quality and environmental requirements.

The immediate vacancy is in the Maintenance Project Management department. These duties include but are not limited to:

• Enforcing project compliance with approved contract plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances
• Interpreting construction plans and drawings
• Inspecting various public works facilities which include roads, bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, storm drains, catch basins, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, landscaping, and other civil infrastructure
• Reviewing subdivision, permit, and grading plans for concept and adherence to approved County standards specifications
• Exercising limited supervision and mentoring efforts over assigned entry level Construction Inspectors, which include training on construction inspection principles, computing routine field calculations and familiarization of work policies/procedures required of the position
• Coordinating project construction with outside stakeholders (utility companies, other departments, and government agencies) to maximize effective customer service
• Scheduling and initiating field survey requests and material inspection/compaction testing

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and processing material submittals
• Reviewing contractor proposals
• Computing the contractor's work progress and calculating monthly progress payments
• Performing constructability peer reviews of plans and specifications for new construction projects
• Correlating and preparing record drawings
• Responding to onsite public complaints and construction questions/inquiries
• Reporting unsafe construction practices
• Evaluating project site BMPs and composing stormwater reports
• Monitoring temporary traffic control systems
• Assessing pre-existing field conditions for potential conflicts with new construction improvements
• Ensuring compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
• Maintaining adherence to approved SWPPP or ESCP plan
• Composing the electronic daily "Inspection Daily Report (IDR)"
• Emergency special project inspection services

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will meet all of the below-linked minimum qualifications. Incumbents in this position must also possess and maintain a valid Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification within one (1) year of appointment.

The following degrees/certifications are highly desirable, but not required:

• Possession of a degree or certification in a construction-related field
• CISEC Certification
• QSP Certification
• Asphalt, Concrete, and/or Soils Field Testing Certification

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the most successful candidates will demonstrate and possess strong job and technical knowledge, along with experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Expertise

• Inspection of Public Works Road or Flood Control construction work performed under contract to the County
• Knowledge and application of modern construction methods, techniques, practices, and the use and properties of a variety of construction materials
• Extensive knowledge of roads, bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, storm drains, catch basins, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, landscaping, and other civil infrastructure
• Extensive knowledge of subdivision maps, permits, arterial highway plans, master plans, drainage plans and grading plans
• Interpretation of engineering plans, specifications, engineer's estimates, County of Orange Standard Plans, APWA Greenbook standard specifications and Standard Plans, Caltrans Standard Plans, records of survey, and material test results
• Knowledge of stormwater principles and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
• Proficiency in hardware and software such as: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), mobile phone, digital camera, laptop, and web-based programs and applications
• Ability to measure, calculate, and quantify pay items for monthly progress payments, and final payments

Analysis and Problem Solving

• Maintain moderately complex records requiring independent judgment and accuracy
• Identify problems, gather relevant information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Demonstrate decisiveness and soundness in judgment

Communication

• Effective and professional oral and written communication skills
• Follows detailed oral and written directions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff, and representatives of other agencies and departments

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Click here to view the minimum qualifications, physical and mental requirements, and environmental and working conditions for the Senior Construction Inspector classification.

REQUIRED LICENSE

• A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform the job-related essential functions of the position.

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. Click here to review the policy.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%): Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicants rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicants qualifications for the job. Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Departments needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

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.

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.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Zachary Gutierrez at 714-667-1623 or Zachary.Gutierrez@pw.oc.gov.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits

In addition to the Countys 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.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your level of expertise during the recruitment process. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. If you do not have the experience in an area, please answer "N/A". Statements such as "see application" or "see resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a response. All employers referenced on this questionnaire must be listed in your application.

• I have read and understand these instructions

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Which of the following best describes your years of experience that would qualify you for this position?

Your application should support the information you provide below.

• I have at least two (2) years of experience as a Construction Inspector with the County of Orange
• I have at least four (4) years of experience performing grading or construction inspections
• I have at least three (3) years of experience performing grading or construction inspections, but less than four (4) years of experience
• I have at least two (2) years of experience performing grading or construction inspections, but less than three (3) years of experience
• None of the above

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Briefly describe your experience performing public works inspections of subdivision tracts, street improvements, grading and road/flood encroachment construction. Include in your response the title of your position, where you acquired this experience, and how many years/months of experience you have in this area. If no experience, please write "N/A".

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Briefly describe your experience performing public works contract inspection of flood control channels, roads, bridges, bikeways, and parks facilities. Include in your response the title of your position, where you acquired this experience, and how many years/months of experience you have in this area. If no experience, please write "N/A".

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This position requires a significant amount of field work, such as working out of a truck on a daily basis. Please acknowledge this requirement below.

• I understand this requirement for the position.

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Employer County of Orange

Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Santa Ana, California, 92701

Phone 714-834-2555

Website https://hrs.oc.gov