Construction Inspector I
$38.20 - $47.75 Hourly
$79,464.00 - $99,329.00 Annually
Construction Inspector II
$42.02 - $52.52 Hourly
$87,410.00 - $109,262.00 Annually
The City of Pasadena, Water and Power Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Construction Inspector I/II. Reporting to Capital Project Manager, the Construction Inspector I/II reviews contract specifications and inspects the work of contractors engaged in major water infrastructure construction and improvement.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate
is detail-oriented, dependable, communicative, and an effective decision maker. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong technical expertise, and thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and safety hazards related to construction inspections.
Appointment will be made at the Construction Inspector I or Construction Inspector II level depending on experience and qualifications.
This recruitment is open continuous and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for September 10, 2026. Apply now!COMPETENCIES
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability-
Oral Communication - Engaging effectively in dialogue
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Critical Thinking - Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
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Emotional Intelligence - awareness of the inner states of both ourselves and others, our understanding of how emotions are impacted by outside
factors, and our ability to manage emotional states and create a healthy and productive working
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Results Orientation - focus on creating realistic daily tasks that regulate day-to-day work, tracking one's success, and otherwise acting to ensure steady progress towards overall goals or milestones. These behaviors help people keep progress on track without any negative surprises.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance.
Construction Inspector I: Three years of inspection experience on public works construction projects, or on improvement work performed under permit on public works facilities, or three years of engineering experience in the design and inspection of public works construction projects. One year of field survey work on public works projects may be used in lieu of one year of inspection work.
Construction Inspector II: Four years inspection experience on public work construction projects, or on improvement work performed under permit on public works facilities, or four years of engineering experience in the design and inspection of public works construction projects. One year of the four years' experience must include the inspection of major and complex projects. One year of field survey work on public works projects may be used in lieu of one year of inspection work.
Experience in water utility infrastructure inspection is
highly preferred.
Experience working with digital construction documents, GIS references, and electronic project records is
highly preferred.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, interview panel, department-level interviews and possibly a written, oral, or performance examination.
Probationary work period is one year.
VACANCY INFORMATION
There is currently one vacancy in the Water Division of the Water and Power Department.
The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
