Engineering Inspector I

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno! Engineering Inspector I is the entry-level classification in the Engineering Inspector series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform construction inspection of contracted projects within the City Right-of-Way and assist in ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, standards, and applicable regulations. Conducts field inspections of contract work performed by various trades and crafts involved in the construction of municipal infrastructure and facilities, including roadways, curbs, cutters, sidewalks, alleys, City owned buildings, water systems, sewer systems, lift stations, storm drain systems, traffic signals, and streetlights. Reviews construction plans, specifications, and traffic control plans for accuracy and compliance. Coordinates and oversees material testing for construction materials such as asphalt, concrete, aggregates, soils, reinforcing steel, building materials, and various types of pipes. Prepares detailed daily inspection reports documenting project activities, progress, and field conditions. Assists in preparing progress payment estimates for contractors and drafting construction change orders. Identifies and reports non-compliant work and monitors corrective actions. Performs basic office engineering tasks, including documentation, recordkeeping, and project coordination. Attends and coordinates project meetings with contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders. Operates City vehicles, computers, and related equipment. An Engineering Inspector I may be promoted to Engineering Inspector II after a minimum of one (1) year of employment and at the recommendation of the appointing authority. The current salary range for an Engineering Inspector II is $6,552

• 7,898/mo.

The current vacancy exists in the Capital Projects Department with the City of Fresno. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure placement on the eligible list. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree; or completion of a high school diploma or equivalent GED completion.

• AND•Twenty (24) units of accredited college level course work in engineering, drafting, surveying and/or inspection.
• OR•Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent GED completion and two (2) years of journey level experience in one of the constructions trades and crafts.

(Examples may include carpentry, plumbing, roofing, electrician, welding, inspections, etc.) If qualifying with education, a copy of degree or college transcript must be uploaded and included in your online application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected. The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno. Possession a valid California's Driver's License required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process may consist of the following: Written Examination

• 100%: The written examination is designed to assess a candidate's ability to read engineering plans and specifications, establish and maintain good work relationships and knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, types of soils, testing, general street and building construction, safety, design and accepting surveying practices.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list. The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of June 8, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE

regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.