Principal Construction Inspector

The Position

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This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

4/24/24, 5/15/24 (final)

The Principal Construction Inspector, plans, directs, and coordinates the inspection of public works construction projects or related programs to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, plans and specifications; recommends changes in contract documents and acceptance of completed construction work.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Construction materials, methods, and practices of large-scale construction projects.

• Materials testing standards and methods.

• Codes, laws, and regulations relating to construction.

• Safety orders relating to construction.

• Schedule analysis, claim analysis, and dispute resolution.

• Construction contract administration.

• Principles and techniques of effective supervision and management.

Ability to

• Apply construction knowledge to varied and complex situations.

• Plan and direct the work of subordinates.

• Enforce codes, plans and specifications of construction projects and recommend necessary revisions and changes.

• Recognize acceptable methods to ensure safe construction.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, consultants and owner/user departments.

• Maintain records and prepare reports.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architecture, or a related field.

And

Four (4) years of experience in heavy engineering construction involving public works infrastructure or large buildings such as, schools, hospitals, prisons, high- and mid-rise office buildings, or other comparable institutional or commercial buildings, including at least two years of experience as the owner's representative supervising inspectors.

Or: 2. Six (6) years of experience in heavy engineering construction involving public works infrastructure or large buildings such as, schools, hospitals, prisons, high- and mid-rise office buildings, or other comparable institutional or commercial buildings, including at least two years of experience as the owner's representative supervising inspectors.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

License Requirements:Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment. Failure to maintain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher may constitute cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Special Skills:

Some positions in this class may require the ability to supervise the inspection of one or more of the following special phases in the construction of a facility: the installation of large mechanical and electrical equipment, pumps, and/or complex steel and concrete structures.

The Sacramento County Civil Service Commission, on April 28, 1977, in accordance with Rule 7.9 approved the use of selective certification for appointments to positions requiring these special skills. These special skills, which may be used in the construction inspection of a very large and complex facility, are as follows:

Electrical Installation of:

• Motor control centers, switch gears, and lighting.

• Instrumentation and controls.

• Power equipment up to 69-kilovolts.

• Automatic computerized control and monitor systems.

• Communications systems.

Mechanical Installation of:

• Process piping for a large treatment facility.

• Hydraulic lifts and/or elevators.

• Process equipment including pumps, grinders, and conveyors.

• Large heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems.

Structural/Civil Installation of:

• Reinforced concrete, including precast and prestressed concrete.

• Structural steel installations.

• Waterproofing systems.

• Corrosion prevention systems.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to distinguish colors in order to differentiate electrical wires.

• The ability to hear normally in order to hear backup alarms on construction vehicles.

• The ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in inclement weather and in a variety of difficult locations and conditions such as under floor areas, and in attics, pipelines, manholes, trenches, and excavations.

Work Schedule and Conditions:

• Incumbents are subject to emergency and on-call work in all kinds of weather, and under hazardous conditions, at other than normal working hours.

• May be exposed to dangerous machinery, hazardous materials, and toxic/poisonous substances.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification istwelve (12)months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

EmailEmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

• www.saccountyjobs.net

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.