Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector

The City of Carson is currently accepting applications for the position of Construction Inspector. Come join the City of Carson Engineering division. We are looking for candidates that are detail-oriented, ensuring streets, curbs, sidewalks, and utilities meet city standards. Their approachable nature makes collaboration smooth with contractors, utility companies, and city staff. They prioritize public safety, ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining a solution-focused attitude.

With strong reporting skills, they document inspections clearly and efficiently. This candidate turns routine inspections into a productive, engaging experience that benefits the municipality and its residents.

There is one (1) current full-time (FSLA Non-exempt) vacancy, with a 4/10 schedule:
Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm (a 30-minute unpaid lunch). Work hours and/or work schedule may be changed based on the needs of the City.

Under the direction of Construction Inspection Supervisor, performs general inspection work involving Right-of-Way construction and improvement projects to assure conformity with regulations and City standards. (The functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

• Inspects construction of streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, sewers, sidewalks, water lines, alleys and related Right-of-Way infrastructure as assigned.
• Inspects construction work under various permits.
• Ensures that construction projects, including materials and workmanship, conform to approved project plans and specifications.
• Ensures that the contractor's operations do not endanger public safety.
• Writes inspection reports.
• Reports on the quality of construction.
• Assembles a variety of information for the preparation of construction reports.
• Participates in Right-of-Way inspections associated with private construction to assure conformity with regulations and City standards.
• Acts as a liaison between the City, contractors and utility companies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Any combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying. A typical example would be completion of two years of community college level or technical school courses in construction technology, construction inspection, or a related field; and three years of full-time field experience performing public works construction inspection field work.

Valid California driver's license.

• Basic construction methods, procedures, and materials.
• Principles of basic math.
• Basic methods and practices of public works inspection.

• Inspect construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, codes and regulations.
• Read, interpret and apply codes and regulations.
• Test construction materials for quality control.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Perform required construction computations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require the mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Require the ability to stand for long periods.
• Require the ability to walk long distances.
• Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.
• May be required to work in inclement weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain.
• May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.

This recruitment is open until March 6, 2026. To be considered, please submit an online application. Attaching a resume with your application is ideal but not required. Applications submitted with only a…