Public Works Inspector I - II - III (2024)

These are the entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE

Some (Level I) to considerable (Level II) experience performing office, field or laboratory work for construction projects which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs).The required KSAs also can be obtained by:
Completion of an Associate's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related physical science OR (Level I) at least one year of public works inspection experience OR qualifying comparable experience as an engineering aide; (Level II) at least two (2) years of public works inspection experience, one year of which may be met by qualifying experience as a technician or engineering aide.Level III:Any satisfactory combination of progressively responsible experience and training which would demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities levels.
The required KSAs can also be obtained by:
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in construction inspection, materials testing, field surveying or other directly related Public Works maintenance or construction experience, including one year at a level comparable to a Public Works Inspector
II. Specific experience may be required for some positions.
Substitution: Other special training/experience may be considered for up to one year of the required experience if appropriate to the position. Completion of an Associate's Degree in engineering, environmental science, construction technology, or other related physical science OR 24 units of college coursework in engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, soil mechanics, land surveying, or related physical sciences may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Work is performed primarily outdoors and in an office environment. Incumbents may be required to perform strenuous tasks and be exposed to hazardous conditions on highways, rugged terrain, in dust, and in close proximity to construction equipment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver license.

DESIRED
Associate's Degree with college-level course work in Engineering, Environmental Science, or physical science, or 6 months of related construction experience in office, field, or lab, or one (1) year of public works inspection, or one (1) year as an Engineering Technician or Aide.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Some (I/II) to thorough (III)knowledge of:

• Principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry; standard specifications and materials normally used on construction projects; the principles of engineering construction, design and land surveying.

Some (I/II) to thorough (III) ability to:

• Read and interpret basic engineering plans and specifications, perform inspections, and effectively enforce compliance with plans and specifications.
• Maintain notes of field conditions and changes, take photos, and write accurate and concise reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Skill in the use of computers and MS Office Software.
  

Note: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, the appointment by "lateral Transfer" may be possible.

Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be substituted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying:All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire is considered part of the application and may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION -100%: An un-proctored, internet-based,job-relatedwritten

examinationwill be conducted to evaluate participating applicants' knowledge of construction/engineering, plans and drawings, inspection, roads/highway, watershed, safety, arithmetic, trades/tech, higher mathematics, and reading comprehension. Examinees must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular, (including Temporary and Fixed Term) Intermittent, and Extra Help for this and similar positions only.

VALIDATING PROCTORED WRITTEN EXAM - offers of employment may be conditional to the candidate until taking and passing an on-site, proctored exam similar to the un-proctored, internet-based exam.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Theresa Ochoa by email at
theresa.ochoa@ventura.orgor by telephone at (805) 654-2097.