WGW Utilities Field Inspector - City of Palo Alto, CA

The Department
 Palo Alto is the only city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, home-grown, and environmentally-focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utilities service, local decision-making over policies, utility ratemaking, environmental programs, and customized services.

Career Opportunity

Under direction, assists the Utilities Water-Gas-Wastewater Engineering and Operations Divisions as assigned in performing work in materials testing and technical inspection of the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of projects to ensure construction is in compliance with the approved plans, specifications, and Utility Standards. Exercises independent judgement while inspecting utilities projects and coordinates inspections with other departments and outside testing laboratories as required.  Additional responsibilities include completion of reports and as-built documentation and reporting deficiencies in the field.   This position will monitor and report safety practices on the job site.  The posting may close at any time, so make sure to get your application in as soon as you can.
 

This position is part of the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU)

 Ideal Candidate
 Ideal candidates are highly observant, clear communicators (verbal and written), computer savvy, and able to make sound decisions in the field.  Have knowledge of general construction standards and an in-depth understanding of one or more of the Water, Gas, or Wastewater utility installation principles. We are looking for an individual who is energetic and passionate about utility construction and serving the City.