PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR (CAPITAL PROJECTS)

Salary : $6,371.73 - $8,541.87 Monthly

Location : Torrance, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-time

Job Number: 25093523

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date: 09/04/2025

DESCRIPTION

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Public Works Inspector, Capital Projects to be part of the Public Works Department's Engineering Division Team!

The DepartmentThe Public Works Department is a dynamic organization that readily adapts to the needs of the Torrance Community in providing quality and reliable service to the public. The Department is made up of over 200 employees within five distinct divisions who provide service to residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic signals, sewers, waste collection, and water systems. The DivisionThe Engineering Division is responsible for the development and implementation of several and various infrastructure projects included in the City's multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Division's duties include: planning and budgeting for new projects; securing outside (i.e. federal, state, grant) funding; engineering design, administration of public bidding; and construction management of each project. The Division also provides traffic engineering services for the City including traffic studies, traffic signal system management, responding to citizen traffic requests and making traffic striping and signage improvements in compliance with state standards. The Position

Under direction, a Public Works Inspector, Capital Projects provides oversight of contractor's forces on time and material extra work change orders, estimates quantities of extra work and verifies lump sum price quotations for fairness and accuracy; measures for payment all work under each bid item and reviews, processes, and recommends payments for work in place; and interprets contract documents and resolves disputes or uncertainties with the contractor.

The Public Works Inspector, Capital Projects also coordinates inspections and related activities with contractors, utility personnel, consultants and various City staff; Coordinates physical testing of construction materials (e.g., asphalt, concrete, aggregate, soil, plastic, plaster, etc.) to ensure compliance with specific standards; and prepares various status, analytical and technical reports and correspondence.

For more information about the duties of the position,

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Equivalent to graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by vocation/college coursework related to this field;

Three years of responsible experience in engineering/ public works inspection workLicenses and Certifications:

Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Must possess and maintain certification as Certified Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practitioner (QSP) within six months of hire date.Ideal Candidate:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the IDEAL candidate will possess the following:

Strong organizational skills and self-motivation;

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, the public, contractors, utility companies, and public agencies;

Prior experience with performing inspection duties on public works projects that include specific duties related to the use of federal and/or state funds; and

Ability to work independently and display sound judgment at all times.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. first review of application will be those that received by Oct 6, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of the following components:

Oral Interview: (Weighted 100% ): will be tentatively scheduled.

SPECIAL NOTES

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the final filing date.

As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR ENGINEERS & TORRANCE FISCAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (TFEA)

Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec.4.9)

The City's monthly contribution for health insurance effective 1/6/19 is as follows:

EE Only EE +1 EE +2 or more

Full time EE's $597.68 $1,140.36 $1,595.96

Part- time

(hired prior to 1/1/08) $493.11 $924.91 $1,277.43

Part-time

(hired after 1/1/08) $362.57 $628.31 $847.19

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33

The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE +1 or more

The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage

City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy

Premium Pay (sec. 3.1)

Varies by position and assignment. (See section 3.1 and 3.2)

Night Shift Differential (sec.3.2.1 and 3.5.1)

Full time employees paid 5% above base hourly pay when or more of the shift is scheduled to work after 5:00 p.m. or before 7:30 a.m.

Educational Incentive Premiums (sec. 3.6.1)

ENGINEERS: (Premiums paid above base pay, per hour. Total educational premiums not to exceed 12% combined)

International Code Council (ICC) certificate: 4%

2% for each additional certificate, maximum of 12%

Loss of 2% for each year's delay for failure to maintain certification

LEED AP certificates (LEED AP, LEED AP BD+C, LED AP Homes, LEED AP ND): 2.5%

Build It Green Certification (Green Point Advisor, Green Point Rater): 2.5%

Holidays (Sec 4.1)

13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday directly following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)

Vacation/Annual Leave (Sec. 4.2)

Engineers (Accrual rate per month):

Year 1: 6.58 hours; Year 2: 7.21 hours; Year 3: 7.87 hours; Year 4: 8.54 hours; Years 5-6: 10.54 hours; Years 7 -9: 11.21 hours; Years 10 -20: 14.56 hours; Years 21 - 24: 15.88 hours; Year 25+: 18.54 hours

TFEA (Accrual rate per month):

Year 1: 6.57 hours; Year 2: 7.51 hours; Year 3: 8.17 hours; Year 4: 8.84 hours; Years 5-9: 10.84 hours; Years 10 -20: 14.19 hours; Years 21 - 24: 15.51 hours; Year 25+: 16.17 hours

Sick Leave/ Personal Leave (sec.4.3)

Accrual rate is 6 (six) hours per month to a maximum of 600 hours accrued sick leave. *Two work shifts of sick/vacation leave may be used for personal leave.

Bereavement Leave (sec 4.6)

Three (3) working shifts with pay (Additional leave, up to 2 additional working shifts for travel 300 miles or more for eligible family members)

Disability Insurance (sec 4.9)

Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)

Retiree Insurance (Sec. 4.9)

TFEA only: City will pay $51/month for retirees who continue health insurance coverage in one of the PERS health insurance plans

Retirement (sec. 4.10)

PERS 2%@55,

Employees hired before 1/11/2011, City pays 7% EPMC*

Employees hired on or after 1/11/2011 pay 7% EPMC*

*Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)

PERS 2@62

"New members" hired on or after January 1, 2013, pay (50%) of normal cost with three year average final compensation.

Uniform Allowance (sec. 4.11.1)

FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER & SENIOR FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER ONLY:

$107.50 every 6 months (Paid June and December).

Tool and Educational Materials Allowance (sec.4.12.1)

ENGINEERS ONLY:

$175 per year (Paid in February).

Licenses and Certificates (sec. 4.14.1)

ENGINEERS ONLY:

$220/year for license/certificates with recurrent fees: Registered Professional Engineer, Licensed Land Surveyor, and American Institute of Certified Planners.

Shoe Allowance (4.15.1)

ENGINEERS ONLY:

$135 per year (Paid in September) for employees required to wear safety shoes or boots

Deferred Compensation Plan (Sec. 4.13.B)

A voluntarily 457 plan is available to all employees.

Employees are automatically enrolled in the 401(a) plan upon completion of one year service.

Retirement Health Savings Plan (sec 4.13.C)

Any hours under or equal to 600 (sick) and 600 (vacation) will be deposited into the ICMA-RC RHSP Plan, for retiring and separating employees. The remaining balance up to limits allowed by law will be disbursed into the City's 457 plan or be paid in cash.

01

How many years of professional full-time (40 hour/week and paid) experience in engineering/public works inspection work do you possess?(Note: you will need to demonstrate your experience in the work history section of the application).

Less than 3 years.

More than 3 years, but less than 4 years.

More than 4 years, but less than 5 years.

More than 5 years.

02

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

Yes

No

03

Have you taken vocational/college coursework related to the public works inspection field?

Yes

No

04

If yes, describe the courses you have taken.

05

Do you possess experience with Public Works inspection of permitted and contracted construction Capital Projects?

Yes

No

06

Do you possess and maintain a current and valid driver's license?

Yes

No

07

If yes, provide the State issued, driver's license number and expiration date:

08

Do you currently possess and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practitioner (QSP) qualification/certification?

Yes

No

09

Describe your experience and/or protocol when writing daily work reports for construction activity.

10

Describe your knowledge and experience with evaluating and/or inspecting traffic control related to lane closures on major streets. What items and issues do you look for to determine a compliant or non-compliant lane closure? What do you do if you discover a non-compliant lane closure?

11

Have you ever performed construction inspection on a project funded with federal and/or state grant funds? If so, what specific duties did you perform to ensure you complied with federal and/or state requirements.

12

I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance.

Yes

No

Required Question