THE POSITION
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate for this position would have prior experience inspecting public infrastructure projects, be familiar with industry standard transportation, and underground utility construction practices and materials used. Experience inspecting traffic signals and lighting is desired. It is highly desirable they be familiar with the requirements of Caltrans Local Assistance as they relate to construction management and administration. The ideal candidate should be solutions-oriented, comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment, and communicate effectively.
DEFINITION
To inspect work product and materials used in the offsite electrical construction work of a variety of public and private projects to insure conformance with applicable laws, ordinances, standards, plans, specifications and departmental regulations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level of the Electrical Construction Inspector series. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Electrical Construction Inspector II, or, when filled from the outside, require prior electrical construction inspection experience. This class may be distinguished from the next lower level of Electrical Construction Inspector II by the level of difficulty and complexity of work performed.
Positions in this class require the frequent use of a high degree of independent judgement in making decisions in accordance with established rules and procedures. Incumbents may provide lead field supervision and training to assigned personnel.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a higher level position. Assignments of the Electrical Construction Inspector II/III may require the indirect or direct supervision of lower level Electrical Construction Inspector positions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Inspect materials and construction work product for City capital improvement and private projects to insure compliance with the contract documents. Observe work during progress and upon completion. Inspection shall include checking lines, grade, size and location of facilities for conformance with city standards and regulations.
- Be familiar with City Standard Specifications, project plans and specifications, and Operation and Maintenance requirements to insure project is properly constructed in accordance with all City requirements.
- Prepare documentation and reports in accordance with city standard construction management and inspection procedures.
- Oversee the performance and be knowledgeable of field tests.
- Inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.
- Confer with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience.
- Coordinate work with other city departments and utilities.
- Prepare necessary correspondence to the contractor regarding contract requirements.
- Prepare as-built plans for completed projects.
- Review and monitor construction schedule to insure construction is progressing in accordance with contract requirements.
- Perform estimates and documentation of work complete for progress payments.
- Supervise construction inspectors according to project requirements.
- Audit field performance of inspectors to confirm accuracy of inspection and conformance with contract provisions, plans, specifications, sound construction practices, and appropriate regulations and rules relative to public construction projects.
- Interpret and explain project plans and specifications.
- Confer with inspectors and others concerning contract disputes or problems.
- Provide reports as required concerning inspection work construction progress and other matters concerning construction.
- Train new inspectors, investigate complaints, and inspect the more difficult and complex phases of construction.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Materials, methods, regulations and requirements relative to the construction of electrical and related facilities associated with city street, park, utility and related projects.
- Defects and faults in electrical construction installations.
- Tools, surveying instruments and equipment used in construction of city projects.
- Basic mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
- Applicable laws, regulations, codes and departmental policies governing the construction of assigned projects.
- Principles of supervision and training.
- Construction management and inspection requirements in construction of complex electrical and related projects and federally funded jobs.
Ability to:
- Understand and interpret electrical engineering and related plans and specifications and to prepare accurate engineering records.
- Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, and property owners.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to use computer programs applicable to the work.
- Detect and locate faulty materials and work product and to determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
- Perform the entire range of electrical construction inspection activities with a minimum of supervision.
- Detect and locate faulty electrical and related materials and work product and determine the stage of construction that defects are most found and remedied.
- Prepare and maintain records, drawings, and reports related to electrical construction and related activities.
- Ability to use a high degree of independent judgement in making decision in accordance with established rules and procedures.
- Supervise and train assigned subordinates.
Experience and Education:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be three years of electrical construction inspection experience.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;
- Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).
- If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
- Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
- Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
- Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:
- Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Electrical Construction Inspector III examination.
4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
- Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
- For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
- Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
- Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
Closing Date/Time: 5/28/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
