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Construction Inspection Supervisor

Salary

$101,226.24 - $123,045.84 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

29311-25-O

Department

Community Development

Opening Date

05/02/2025

Closing Date

5/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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The Position

Under direction, supervise, direct and occasionally perform the construction inspection of new County buildings and building repairs and alterations; or public works projects, including roads, bridges, drainage structures, site improvements, waste water treatment plants, water distribution systems and street lighting facilities, parks, public buildings; or residential and commercial development to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications; and to do related work as required.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

+ Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications

+ Construction practices and safety requirements

+ Contracts and the legal relationships between owner, architects, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors

+ Materials and methods used in the construction of public works infrastructure and/or buildings

Ability to:

+ Plan and direct the work of inspection staff

+ Interpret, explain and enforce codes, plans, specifications and contracts

+ Determine feasibility and appropriateness of contract changes

+ Review construction methods and schedules for compliance with accepted industry practice and contract requirements

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships

+ Read and interpret plans and specifications

+ Prepare correspondence and make reports

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. Two years of full-time work experience in the class of either Building Inspector II (Range B) or Senior Construction Inspector or higher in Sacramento County service or performing equivalent duties in another public jurisdiction.

Or: 2. Five years of experience as a project superintendent, field engineer, supervisor or foreman in heavy engineering construction involving public work infrastructure or large buildings such as schools, hospitals, prisons, multi-story office buildings, or other comparable institutional or commercial buildings.

Or: 3. Three years of experience as a project superintendent, field engineer, supervisor or foreman in heavy engineering construction involving public work infrastructure or large buildings such as schools, hospitals, prisons, multi-story office buildings, or other comparable institutional or commercial building and a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, construction management or a closely related field.

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 (http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Licenses: A valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver’s License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Certification:

Some positions in this class require incumbents to complete one year of verifiable experience in the appropriate field and, within one year thereafter, to obtain certification from a recognized state, national or international association, as determined by the County. Any person currently and continuously employed by the County as an inspector, plans examiner or building official, for not less than two years prior to January 1, 1996, is exempt from the certification requirements as outlined above.

In addition, persons appointed to this class might be required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. The County may determine appropriate providers of continuing education such as community college or organizations affiliated with code enforcement.

Physical Requirements:

When working at the construction sites instructing employees, discussing plans and specifications with contractors, performing the more difficult inspections, etc., incumbents will be required to:

+ bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch

+ reach above the shoulder

+ climb ladders

+ lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance

+ walk on uneven surfaces

+ distinguish colors in order to visually trace colored electrical wiring, read as-built drawings, and read Underground Service Alert markings

+ crawl into attics and under buildings

+ climb into and out of ditches and excavations

+ enter underground pipes through 26” manholes

Working Conditions: Incumbents work in an office setting or field project trailer with limited amenities. Incumbents also are required to work out-of-doors and in all kinds of weather. At construction sites, incumbents will be exposed to dust and fumes. Incumbents may be required to work nights and on weekends.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (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 online by 5:00 PM on the final filing date of May 30, 2025. Click here (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sacramento) 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

Email [email protected]

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 (https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs:

www.saccountyjobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [email protected] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS:

Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES:

The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:

All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE:

Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE:

The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE:

The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

+ Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions

+ Marriage or Family Relationships

+ Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care

+ Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

+ DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

+ MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:

The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:

If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:

Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:

Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:

Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:

Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:

Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:

Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:

Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:

1. Become a union member;

2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,

3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:

Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

+ I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Select the one box that best describes your experience as a project superintendent, field engineer, supervisor and/or foreman in heavy engineering construction involving public work infrastructure or large buildings such as schools, hospitals, prisons, multi-story office buildings, or other comparable institutional or commercial buildings.

+ None.

+ Some experience, but less than three (3) years.

+ Three (3) years, but less than four (4) years experience.

+ Four (4) years, but less than six (6) years experience.

+ Six (6) years, but less than eight (8) years experience.

+ Eight (8) years, but less than ten (10) years experience.

+ Ten (10) or more years experience.

03

Select the one box that best describes your experience as a Building Inspector II (Range B) or Senior Construction Inspector or higher in Sacramento County service or performing equivalent duties in another public jurisdiction.

+ None.

+ Some experience, but less than two (2) years.

+ Two (2) years, but less than four (4) years experience.

+ Four (4) years, but less than six (6) years experience.

+ Six (6) years, but less than eight (8) years experience.

+ Eight (8) years, but less than ten (10) years experience.

+ Ten (10) or more years experience.

04

Select all the boxes that best describe the type(s) of construction projects you have experience in the management or inspection of.

+ Airports.

+ Bridges.

+ Large or Multi-Story Buildings.

+ Streets.

+ Underground Infrastructure.

+ Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plants.

+ None of the above.

05

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of education or training as it relates to the position of Construction Inspection Supervisor with Sacramento County.

+ A Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, construction management or a closely related field.

+ Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

+ Completion of most upper division units leading toward a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, construction management or a closely related field.

+ A certificate in Construction Management from an accredited program.

+ A Bachelor Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in an unrelated field.

+ At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units, or an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, construction management or a closely related field.

+ At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units, or an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an unrelated field.

+ Some completed coursework, but less than 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college or university.

+ None of the above.

06

Select all the boxes that best describe tasks you have performed as a lead worker in the construction field.

+ Assign work to others.

+ Ensure staff are working safely.

+ Modify daily assignments of staff.

+ Review/correct work of others.

+ Resolve client/customer issues.

+ Train staff.

+ None of the above.

07

Select the one box that best describes your experience as a lead worker providing direction to staff in the construction field.

+ None.

+ Some experience, but less than two (2) years.

+ Two (2) years, but less than four (4) years experience.

+ Four (4) years, but less than six (6) years experience.

+ Six (6) or more years experience.

08

Select all the boxes that describe construction related administrative tasks you have experience in.

+ Change orders.

+ Construction progress reports.

+ Construction schedule review.

+ Erosion Sediment Control.

+ Inspection reports.

+ Interpret and explain project plans and specifications.

+ Maintaining project files.

+ Materials testing accreditation.

+ Progress payments.

+ Submittal review.

+ None of the above.

09

Select all the boxes that describe the computer programs you are proficient in and use on a regular basis in the administration of your job. You may be required to demonstrate your proficiency during the interview process.

+ Microsoft Access or similar software.

+ Microsoft Excel or similar software.

+ Microsoft Outlook or similar software.

+ Microsoft Teams or similar software.

+ Microsoft Word or similar software.

+ Project Management Software (e.g. Accela, Geosystems, Lastrada).

+ None of the above.

10

Describe in detail your education, training, certifications and experience as it pertains to the position of Construction Inspection Supervisor with the County of Sacramento. For all experience listed, provide the following information if applicable:

+ Your job title(s)

+ Your employer (you may include more than one employer)

+ The department/unit

+ Dates of employment

+ Primary duties and responsibilities to support and further clarify the experience selected in response to all prior supplemental questions, as well as, other applicable duties performed

If you have no relevant education, training, certifications or experience, please write "None”.

11

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

+ Yes.

+ No.

12

I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

+ Yes.