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Construction Inspector

County Of Orange

Job Location:

Santa Ana, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 76356 - 102939

Posted: 25 October 2026 (22 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 22 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CAREER DESCRIPTION

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and futureConstruction Inspectorpositions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Friday November 6 2026at 11:59 P.M. (PT)

OC CONSTRUCTION/OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Construction provides project management and construction management services for projects on OC Public Works Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Maintenance Improvement Program (MIP) as well as OC Parks and other County department projects. OC Construction focuses on horizontal projects such as roads bridges bikeways and flood control channels.

OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas to cities and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works guiding principles are safety integrity quality teamwork and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services; Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Operations & Maintenance.

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THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to provide critical inspection support within the Capital Project Management Section. Construction Inspectors are responsible for inspections of horizontal public works projects such as roadways bikeways bridges and flood control channels and assure that projects are constructed per plans and specifications comply with regulatory permits meet standards for stormwater pollution prevention adequately address public safety and detour requirements and are completed within the construction contract work duration and price.

Responsibilities and duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

Enforces compliance with the project specifications and construction plans
Regularly meets with the contractor or their representatives to discuss the progress of construction
Inspects the construction activity including earth-moving operations placement of engineering materials and paving for roadway and storm drain improvements and major concrete placements
Coordinates with OC Surveyor and Materials Laboratory for construction staking and materials testing
Inspects temporary structures such as shoring concrete forms and falsework
Writes daily inspection diaries
Keeps daily records of material quantities produces supporting documents for monthly payments and reviews and processes monthly pay applications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate would possess two (2) or more years of horizontal construction experience (such as general construction field experience pavement maintenance materials lab field surveying or a combination). Possession of an AA degree or higher in a related fieldorcompletion of a certificate in Public Works Construction is highly desirable but not required.

In addition the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge Experience

General knowledge of the principles methods standards and techniques associated with the technical duties related to the job of a Construction Inspector
Performing inspections on various horizontal public works projects including but not limited to road bridge and flood control
Basic principles of land surveying engineering construction and design
Familiar with County Standards and Specifications
Proficiency in Word Excel Outlook and similar software
Ability to perform basic calculations for Area and Volume of construction quantities

Communication Skills

Interact effectively with contractors agencies /departments and other persons with tact and good judgment
Effective verbal and written skills
Foster and maintain positive working relationships
Demonstrate decisiveness and soundness in judgment
Work collaboratively in groups

Organizational Analytical Skills

Read and interpret related equipment policies & procedures and apply regulations
Research collect analyze cost & other data and prepare recommendations of findings
Recognize and prioritize workload
Identify problems gather relevant information establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Maintain moderately complex records requiring independent judgment and accuracy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please clickherefor details on the Construction Inspector classification including the physical mental environmental and working conditions.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform the job-related essential functions of the position.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview SOI (Weighted 100%)
The Structured Oral Interview is a timed assessment. Applicants will provide answers to job-related questions which will be rated by a panel of subject matter experts using standardized evaluation criteria.Only the most qualified candidates will move advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Countys needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Brian Quinlan at or .

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