Engineering Inspector I

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Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Engineering Inspector I is the entry-level classification in the Engineering Inspector series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform construction inspection of contracted projects within the City Right-of-Way and assist in ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, and applicable regulations. Conducts field inspections of contract work performed by various trades and crafts involved in the construction of municipal infrastructure and facilities, including roadways, curbs, cutters, sidewalks, alleys, City owned buildings, water systems, sewer systems, lift stations, storm drain systems, traffic signals, and streetlights. Reviews construction plans, specifications, and traffic control plans for accuracy and compliance. Coordinates and oversees material testing for construction materials such as asphalt, concrete, aggregates, soils, reinforcing steel, building materials, and various types of pipes. Prepares detailed daily inspection reports documenting project activities, progress, and field conditions. Assists in preparing progress payment estimates for contractors and drafting construction change orders. Identifies and reports non-compliant work and monitors corrective actions. Performs basic office engineering tasks, including documentation, recordkeeping, and project coordination. Attends and coordinates project meetings with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders. Operates City vehicles, computers, and related equipment.

An Engineering Inspector I may be promoted to Engineering Inspector II after a minimum of one (1) year of employment and at the recommendation of the appointing authority. The current salary range for an Engineering Inspector II is $6,552-$7,898/mo.

The current vacancy exists in the Capital Projects Department with the City of Fresno. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure placement on the eligible list.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree; or completion of a high school diploma or equivalent GED completion.

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Twenty (24) units of accredited college level course work in engineering, drafting, surveying and/or inspection.

-OR-

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent GED completion and two (2) years of journey level experience in one of the constructions trades and crafts. (Examples may include carpentry, plumbing, roofing, electrician, welding, inspections, etc.)

If qualifying with education, a copy of degree or college transcript must be uploaded and included in your online application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Possession a valid California's Driver's License required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of the following:

Written Examination - 100%: The written examination is designed to assess a candidate's ability to read engineering plans and specifications, establish and maintain good work relationships and knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, types of soils, testing, general street and building construction, safety, design and accepting surveying practices. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of June 8, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Veteran’s Preference

If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.

Unit 3

Non- Supervisory White Collar

The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service

SICK LEAVE

8 hours per month, available after 90 days.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS

Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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