CHIEF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
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CHIEF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
Salary
$49.59 - $67.55 Hourly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number
K08NN-25
Department
Long Beach Utilities - (CL)
Opening Date
07/22/2025
Closing Date
8/12/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
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DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, July 22, 2025 through 4:30PM Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under direction, supervises the engineering construction inspection of the City's public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater programs. Plans, supervises, organizes and assigns the work of Principal Construction Inspectors and Construction Inspectors assist with problems arising during construction; Inspects and approves, according to plans, specifications and contracts, all materials and construction work of the City's public works projects, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater programs; Notifies the Project Engineer of any deviation in materials or construction from the plans, specifications or contracts as awarded; Assists in drafting specifications for public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects and performs constructability reviews; Assists in settling disputes arising between contractors and the City during performance of the contracts and handles public complaints; Assists with the preparation of project budgets; Ensures proper documentation and maintenance of records as may be required by City policy and funding agencies; May act on behalf of the Division Manager during his/her absence; Formulates change orders; Expedites construction work by means consistent with the contract and with sound construction practices; Provides information to contractors, the general public, and coordinates work with other City departments; Prepares written administrative reports and oral reports for presentation to department, management, the City Manager, City Commissions, the City Council and other public agencies; Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field; (*proof required) .
AND
Five (5) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience supervising the construction and/or performing the inspection of major public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects. Experience must include one or more years in a position that requires supervision of others in the construction and/or inspection of public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects of a complex nature.
Additional experience may be substituted for the required college degree on a year-for-year basis to the extent that the experience has prepared the individual to perform the duties of the classification.
A valid motor vehicle operator's license must be submitted to the hiring department at time of selection.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, irregular hours, and holidays as needed.
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of construction best practices, methods, procedures and materials.
Ability to read and interpret engineering construction drawings and specifications.
Knowledge of State Construction Safety Orders and Trench Construction Safety Orders.
Knowledge of personal computer operations including spreadsheets, word processing, construction management, and scheduling and project management software.
Ability to record and report data accurately.
Ability to exercise supervisory responsibility.
Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: California registration as a professional Civil Engineer; Registration as an ICC certified Deputy Inspector with the City of Long Beach in the fields of pile driving, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, masonry, structural steel and welding; experience in pile driving, mass concrete and commercial building construction; knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Construction or inspection experience with natural gas operations regulated under Code of Federal Regulations Part 192 (CFR Part 192); certification in pipeline welding inspection; experience in PE fusion procedures, gas purging and tapping, cathodic protection, measurement and control systems, emergency response to natural gas related incidents are highly desirable.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application............................Qualifying
Occupational Exam ..................................................................... 100%
A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and supplemental questionnaire submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
If you have not received notification within two weeks after filing closing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.
In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570- 6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570- 6202. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
J.O.B. KO8NN-25 CCI:FGV HR:07/22/2025
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
· Medical and Dental Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
· Deferred Compensation
· Credit Union Membership
· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Free Employee Parking
· Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS:: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position ofChief Construction Inspector. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in anincomplete applicationand will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov and include CHIEF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR in the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?
Yes
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Please indicate how you meet the requirements to file forChief Construction Inspector.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field AND Five (5) years of paid, full-time equivalent experience supervising the construction and/or performing the inspection of major public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects. Experience must include one or more years in a position that requires supervision of others in the construction and/or inspection of public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects of a complex nature.
While I don't have the educational background, I possess 9 years of experience that may be substituted for the required college degree on a year for-year basis to the extent that the experience has prepared the individual to perform the duties of the classification.
I do not meet any of the education and/or experience for this position. Selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.
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Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel?Please noteif option A or B are selected a DMV printout will be required for review once selected for the position. A California license will be required within three months if applying from out of state.
A: Yes, I have a valid California Driver's License.
B: No, but will obtain a California Driver's License within three months.
C: No, but will have the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.
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Pleasedescribe you experiencesupervising the construction and/or performing the inspection of major public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects. Include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you do not have any experience, please @type NONE.
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Pleasedescribe you experiencesupervisingOTHERSthe construction and/or performing the inspection of major public works, harbor, gas distribution, and/or water/wastewater projects. Include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you do not have any experience, please @type NONE.
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Knowledge of construction best practices, methods, procedures and materials is required.Describe your knowledge of construction best practices, methods, procedures and materials. Include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you do not have any experience, please @type NONE.
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The ability to read and interpret engineering construction drawings and specifications is required.Provide examples or state where you have experience demonstrating this ability. If you are describing your experience, include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you are unable to provide examples or do not have any experience, please @type NONE.
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Knowledge of State Construction Safety Orders and Trench Construction Safety Orders is required.Describe your knowledge of State Construction Safety Orders and Trench Construction Safety Orders?Include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you do not have any experience, please @type NONE.
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Knowledge of personal computer operations including spreadsheets, word processing, construction management, and scheduling and project management software is required.Describe your knowledge of personal computer operations including spreadsheets, word processing, construction management, and scheduling and project management software.Include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you do not have any experience, please @type NONE.
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The ability to record and report data accurately is required.Describe your ability to record and report data accurately. Provide examples or state where you have experience demonstrating this ability.If you are describing your experience, include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you are unable to provide examples or do not have any experience, please @type NONE.
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The ability to exercise supervisory responsibility is required.Provide examples or state where you have experience demonstrating this ability.If you are describing your experience, include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you are unable to provide examples or do not have any experience, please @type NONE.
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The ability to deal effectively and tactfully with others is required.Describe your ability to deal effectively and tactfully with others.Include the following information: 1) Job Title; 2) Employer Name; 3) Dates of Employment; 4) Hours worked per week; 5) Job Duties. If you do not have any experience, please @type NONE.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:Check below if you have the following desirable qualifications. You may select more than one qualification. If you do not have any of these desirable qualifications, choose "None of the Above" (selecting this option does not disqualify you from the exam process).
I have a California registration as a professional Civil Engineer.
I am registered as an ICC certified Deputy Inspector with the City of Long Beach in the fields of pile driving, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, masonry, structural steel and welding.
I have experience in pile driving, mass concrete and commercial building construction.
I have knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
I have experience in construction or inspection with natural gas operations regulated under Code of Federal Regulations Part 192 (CFR Part 192).
I have a certification in pipeline welding inspection.
I have experience in PE fusion procedures, gas purging and tapping, cathodic protection, measurement and control systems, and emergency response to natural gas related incidents.
None of the Above
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?
Yes
No
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If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name,
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:: By answering"Yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact Talent Acquisition at (562) 570-6202.
Yes
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Are you claiming Veteran's Preference? Note: If you answer"YES", a copy of your DD-214 Member 4 Form (or other appropriate documentation) must be attached with your application at time of filing.
Yes
No
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I understand thatproof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing online. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at time of filing will result in the application being consideredincomplete.Proofs may include the following below: - Proof of Degree - Resume - Cover Letter - DD 214 Member 4 Form or other appropriate documentation, if claiming Veteran's PreferenceDid you attach either of the following?
Yes
No
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By answering"Yes"and submitting this application, I certify the following that: 1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment; and 3) I understand and acknowledge that the City of Long Beach requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment unless a medical or religious accommodation is approved by the City of Long Beach's Human Resources Department for the duration of the vaccine mandate. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.
Yes
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Employer
City of Long Beach
Department
Long Beach Utilities - (CL)
Address
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone
5625706202
5625706522
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach
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