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Description ABOUT GALT The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike.

The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt - the Great American Little Town.

ABOUT THE POSITION The City of Galt is currently accepting applications for Construction Inspector/Sr. Construction Inspector. **Please note, this recruitment may close without notice once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.

Base Pay Increases: Effective July 1, 2027: Construction Inspector - $ 38.26 - $ 46.96 Sr. Construction Inspector - $ 43.45 - $ 52.80 Construction Inspector: ADDITIONAL PAY (UPON ASSIGNMENT AND ELIGIBILITY): Longevity Pay - beginning at 10 years of service, 5%; 15 years of service, 7.5%. Bilingual Pay - $100 per month

Medical-in-lieu - Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family. Incentives- up to 2.5% - 10% BENEFITS: Home Buying Program - $25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits. Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $4,000 per fiscal year

Holiday Pay - 14 holidays; thirteen (13) paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday. Thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Vacation Leave- 80 hours per year; after 4 years- 120 hours; after 10 years- 160 hours; after 15 years- 200 hours and after 22 years- 220 hours. Vacation Credit - Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at rate of 120 hours. Vacation Cash Out- Cash out up to forty (40) hours vacation per year.

Sick Leave- 96 hours per year. Heath Insurance- City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options), City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums. Life Insurance- City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.

Long Term Disability - City paid policy-benefit is up to 60% of base salary. EAP- Confidential employee assistance plan. IUOE/REPRESENTED POSITION FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly Senior Construction Inspector: ADDITIONAL PAY (UPON ASSIGNMENT AND ELIGIBILITY): Incentive Pay - Up to 5% incentive for City-approved educational courses.

Longevity Pay - Beginning at 10 years of service, 5%; 15 years of service, 7.5%. for Non-Sworn mid-management employees. Beginning at 8 years of service - 2.5%; 10 years of service - 5% and 12 years of service 7.5% for Sworn mid-management employees

Bilingual Pay - $100 per month. Cell Phone Stipend- $75 per month. Medical-in-lieu - Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.

BENEFITS: Home Buying Program - $25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits. Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $4,000 per fiscal year. Holiday Pay - Fourteen (14) paid holidays: One (1) floating holiday and thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year's Day, MLK Jr.

Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Vacation Leave- 80 hours per year for the first 4 years of service, 120 hours after 4 years, 160 hours after 10 years, 200 hours after 15 years, and 240 hours after 22 years. Vacation Credit - Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at a rate of 120 hours.

Vacation Cash Out- Eligible employees may cash out up to 80 hours per year. Sick Leave- 96 hours per year. Admin Leave - 70 hours for exempt employees.

Health Insurance- City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options), City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums. Life Insurance- City paid $50,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents. Long Term Disability - City-paid policy-benefit is up to 60% of base salary.

EAP- Confidential employee assistance plan. UNPRESENTED MID-MANAGEMENT POSITION FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly Construction Inspector: Under general supervision, performs field inspections of public works improvements, including capital improvement projects of City infrastructure, such as streets, sidewalks, encroachment, grading, landscaping, traffic control, water and wastewater lines and facilities, electrical installations, and other City facilities to ensure conformance with applicable federal and state laws, codes, ordinances, plans, specifications, and departmental regulations; and performs related work as required. Senior Construction Inspector: Under direction, leads, trains oversees, and participates in more complex and difficult construction inspections; performs field inspections of complex or large public works improvements, including capital improvement projects of City infrastructure, such as streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater lines and facilities, electrical installations and traffic signals, and other City facilities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; sets priorities and directs the work of assigned staff on a project or day-to-day basis; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Construction Inspector: Receives general supervision from the Project Manager. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. Senior Construction Inspector: Receives direction from the Project Manager.

Exercises no direct supervision over staff. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Construction Inspector: This is the journey-level class in the construction inspection series.

Incumbents perform the full range of technical work to include inspections of the work of contractors constructing or modifying City infrastructure to ensure safety and conformance with plans and specifications. Responsibilities include working closely with City Engineering staff, developers, and contractors to effect project modifications to meet field contingencies. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit, work independently, and exercise judgment and initiative.

This class is distinguished from Senior Construction Inspector in that the latter plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of construction inspection staff, and performs the most complex and difficult inspections. Senior Construction Inspector: This is the advanced-journey level in the construction inspection series. Incumbents perform the most complex construction inspection with minimal instruction and/or supervision.

Incumbents are expected to act independently and keep supervisors apprised of their work needs as well as the time and materials needed to complete the tasks in most efficient and timely manner. In addition, incumbents provide functional and technical direction to staff as a regular part of their work routine and are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned functional area. Example of Duties EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Construction Inspector: Inspects the construction of a variety of public works, infrastructure, and capital improvement projects for conformance with, plans, specifications, contract provisions, and safe work practices. Confers with contractors and developers regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; explains requirements and evaluates alternatives. Records amounts of materials used and work performed; prepares necessary reports for progress payments.

Issues change orders within specific guidelines and/or consults with engineering staff regarding problems and change alternatives. Prepares and maintains daily inspection reports, progress payments, change orders, claims and other written documentation. Takes samples of materials used and performs basic tests or submits to testing laboratories to ensure appropriate composition.

Inspects sites and reviews plans and specifications prior to the bidding or development process; attends bid openings for capital improvement and private construction projects. Conducts pre-construction meetings with contractors and developers. Investigates resident complaints; confers with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience.

Schedules service interruptions with least interference and least inconvenience to properties. Inspects City sidewalks and asphalt roads for hazards in need of repair; measures and records displacements; submits locations for repair. Reviews requests for progress payments relating to work performed and materials supplied.

Acts as liaison between the City, contractors, other agencies, businesses, and residents affected by projects; maintains communication among the parties and responds to and resolves issues and complaints or refers them to the proper office for resolution. Prepares standard bid and document forms. Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, correction notices, procedures, and other written material.

Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks. Maintains accurate records and files. Performs other duties as assigned.

Senior Construction Inspector: Plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of construction inspection staff assigned in the inspection of all City public works, infrastructure, and capital improvement construction projects. Provides input into selection, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions; trains staff in work procedures. Inspects the construction of a variety of large scale or complex public works infrastructure and capital improvement projects for conformance with, plans, specifications, contract provisions, and safe work practices.

Monitors operations and activities of the construction inspection work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements; prepares various reports on operations and activities. Confers with contractors and developers regarding conformance to standards, plans, specifications, and codes; explains requirements and evaluates alternatives. Prepares and submits change orders for approval and/or consults with engineering staff regarding problems and change alternatives.

Prepares and maintains daily and final inspection reports, progress payments, change orders, claims, and other written documentation. Takes samples of materials used and performs basic tests or submits to testing laboratories to ensure compliance with project specifications. Inspects sites and reviews plans and specifications prior to the bidding or development process; attends bid openings for City capital improvement construction projects.

Reviews requests for progress payments relating to work performed and materials supplied. Acts as a liaison between the City, contractors, other agencies, businesses, and residents affected by projects; maintains communication among the parties and responds to and resolves issues and complaints or refers them to the proper office for resolution. Prepares standard bid and document forms.

Consults with the Public Works Director/ Deputy Director of Public Works and City legal staff regarding legal aspects of infrastructure construction matters. Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, correction notices, procedures, and other written material. Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks; transporting equipment as needed, and performing assigned tasks at each worksite.

Maintains accurate records and files. Performs other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications Knowledge of: Construction Inspector: Materials, methods, and practices used in public work construction, including streets, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, water and wastewater lines and facilities, streetlights, and related facilities and appurtenances.

Principles and practices of public works construction inspection. Basic practices of construction contract administration in a public agency setting. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including administrative and department policies and procedures.

Technical principles and practices of engineering design, specification, and cost estimate preparation. Defects and faults in construction. Materials sampling, testing, and estimating procedures.

Mathematical principles and theories. Technical report writing and preparation of correspondence. Principles and procedures of recordkeeping.

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Safe driving rules and practices. Senior Construction Inspector: Materials, methods, and practices used in public work construction, including streets, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, water and wastewater lines and facilities, streetlights, and related facilities and appurtenances. Principles and practices of public works construction inspection.

Basic practices of construction contract administration in a public agency setting. Basic principles of supervision and training. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including administrative and department policies and procedures.

Technical principles and practices of engineering design, specification, and cost estimate preparat...