Alameda County
Introduction
This is a new assembled examination. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.
Applications and supplemental questionnaires for this recruitment will only be accepted online.
DESCRIPTION
The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recovery, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system. THE POSITION
This series specification describes three levels of Public Works Inspector, Construction. Incumbents receive close supervision at the lower level and work under general direction at the upper levels. The Public Works Inspector, Construction performs field work inspecting the construction of capital projects, improvements and repairs to flood control facilities, roads, highways, sidewalks and water supply systems, overseeing the work of outside contractors enforcing compliance with plans and specifications for the construction projects, supervising the removal of hazardous materials and signing off on completed hazardous material clean-up work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the competitive assessment process, you must meet the minimum requirements by fulfilling one of the patterns listed below: The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience as a Public Works Inspector II, Construction or an equivalent or higher-level class in the Alameda County classified service. The equivalent of five years of full-time journey-level construction inspection experience. The equivalent of four years of full-time journey-level construction inspection experience and one year of surveying and/or materials testing and completion of a plane surveying course or equivalent experience. Special Certificate: Within six months of employment, Public Works Inspectors must meet Operations Level or higher training requirements and/or competencies sufficient to respond, recognize and manage hazardous materials cleanup. License (required for all levels): Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of construction practices, engineering practices, OSHA Regulations, materials testing procedures, basic design criteria, public works construction contracts, labor compliance, and related documents and specifications. Ability to keep accurate records, measure and calculate quantities for preparation of progress payments, interpret plans and specifications, work independently, communicate effectively, be flexible, make accurate cost estimates for negotiation of change orders, identify problem areas, and interpret and enforce a variety of codes, ordinances and special requirements. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants' application and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. Benefits include but are not limited to: Medical, dental, and vision plans Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and disability insurance Retirement plan and deferred compensation plan 12 paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, and vacation purchase program Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, and employee discount program EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law.
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The mission of Public Works is to enhance the quality of life for the people of Alameda County by providing a safe, well-maintained, and lasting public works infrastructure through accessible, responsive and effective services. The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained, provide the highest level of flood protection, provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles, minimize deferred maintenance, ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules, optimize disaster preparedness, response and recovery, ensure that the Agency’s operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment, and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system. THE POSITION
This series specification describes three levels of Public Works Inspector, Construction. Incumbents receive close supervision at the lower level and work under general direction at the upper levels. The Public Works Inspector, Construction performs field work inspecting the construction of capital projects, improvements and repairs to flood control facilities, roads, highways, sidewalks and water supply systems, overseeing the work of outside contractors enforcing compliance with plans and specifications for the construction projects, supervising the removal of hazardous materials and signing off on completed hazardous material clean-up work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for the competitive assessment process, you must meet the minimum requirements by fulfilling one of the patterns listed below: The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience as a Public Works Inspector II, Construction or an equivalent or higher-level class in the Alameda County classified service. The equivalent of five years of full-time journey-level construction inspection experience. The equivalent of four years of full-time journey-level construction inspection experience and one year of surveying and/or materials testing and completion of a plane surveying course or equivalent experience. Special Certificate: Within six months of employment, Public Works Inspectors must meet Operations Level or higher training requirements and/or competencies sufficient to respond, recognize and manage hazardous materials cleanup. License (required for all levels): Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of construction practices, engineering practices, OSHA Regulations, materials testing procedures, basic design criteria, public works construction contracts, labor compliance, and related documents and specifications. Ability to keep accurate records, measure and calculate quantities for preparation of progress payments, interpret plans and specifications, work independently, communicate effectively, be flexible, make accurate cost estimates for negotiation of change orders, identify problem areas, and interpret and enforce a variety of codes, ordinances and special requirements. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants' application and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. Benefits include but are not limited to: Medical, dental, and vision plans Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and disability insurance Retirement plan and deferred compensation plan 12 paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, and vacation purchase program Employee assistance program, employee wellness program, and employee discount program EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law.
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