PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR (CAPITAL PROJECTS)

Salary : $6,371.73 - $8,541.87 Monthly Location : Torrance, CA Job Type: Permanent Full-time Job Number: 25093523 Department: PUBLIC WORKS Opening Date: 09/04/2025 DESCRIPTION WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION. The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Public Works Inspector, Capital Projects to be part of the Public Works Department's Engineering Division Team!The DepartmentThe Public Works Department is a dynamic organization that readily adapts to the needs of the Torrance Community in providing quality and reliable service to the public. The Department is made up of over 200 employees within five distinct divisions who provide service to residents, businesses, and other City departments to improve and maintain the City's streets, sidewalks, landscaping, traffic signals, sewers, waste collection, and water systems. The DivisionThe Engineering Division is responsible for the development and implementation of several and various infrastructure projects included in the City's multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Division's duties include: planning and budgeting for new projects; securing outside (i.e. federal, state, grant) funding; engineering design, administration of public bidding; and construction management of each project. The Division also provides traffic engineering services for the City including traffic studies, traffic signal system management, responding to citizen traffic requests and making traffic striping and signage improvements in compliance with state standards. The Position Under direction, a Public Works Inspector, Capital Projects provides oversight of contractor's forces on time and material extra work change orders, estimates quantities of extra work and verifies lump sum price quotations for fairness and accuracy; measures for payment all work under each bid item and reviews, processes, and recommends payments for work in place; and interprets contract documents and resolves disputes or uncertainties with the contractor. The Public Works Inspector, Capital Projects also coordinates inspections and related activities with contractors, utility personnel, consultants and various City staff; Coordinates physical testing of construction materials (e.g., asphalt, concrete, aggregate, soil, plastic, plaster, etc.) to ensure compliance with specific standards; and prepares various status, analytical and technical reports and correspondence. For more information about the duties of the position, QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be: Equivalent to graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by vocation/college coursework related to this field; Three years of responsible experience in engineering/ public works inspection work Licenses and Certifications: Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Must possess and maintain certification as Certified Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practitioner (QSP) within six months of hire date. Ideal Candidate: In addition to the minimum requirements, the IDEAL candidate will possess the following: Strong organizational skills and self-motivation; Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, the public, contractors, utility companies, and public agencies; Prior experience with performing inspection duties on public works projects that include specific duties related to the use of federal and/or state funds; and Ability to work independently and display sound judgment at all times. HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of the following components: Oral Interview: (Weighted 100% ): will be tentatively scheduled. SPECIAL NOTES Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the final filing date. As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Torrance offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. To view the current benefits for Engineers and Torrance Fiscal Employees bargaining unit, visit:: For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. 01 How many years of professional full-time (40 hour/week and paid) experience in engineering/public works inspection work do you possess?(Note: you will need to demonstrate your experience in the work history section of the application). Less than 3 years. More than 3 years, but less than 4 years. More than 4 years, but less than 5 years. More than 5 years. 02 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No 03 Have you taken vocational/college coursework related to the public works inspection field? Yes No 04 If yes, describe the courses you have taken. 05 Do you possess experience with Public Works inspection of permitted and contracted construction Capital Projects? Yes No 06 Do you possess and maintain a current and valid driver's license? Yes No 07 If yes, provide the State issued, driver's license number and expiration date: 08 Do you currently possess and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practitioner (QSP) qualification/certification? Yes No 09 Describe your experience and/or protocol when writing daily work reports for construction activity. 10 Describe your knowledge and experience with evaluating and/or inspecting traffic control related to lane closures on major streets. What items and issues do you look for to determine a compliant or non-compliant lane closure? What do you do if you discover a non-compliant lane closure? 11 Have you ever performed construction inspection on a project funded with federal and/or state grant funds? If so, what specific duties did you perform to ensure you complied with federal and/or state requirements. 12 I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is subject to verification with my former employers, and that misrepresentation may cause me to forfeit all opportunities to be considered for employment with the City of Torrance. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10