The City of Poway's Public Works department is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized Contract Specialist / Inspector to support a wide range of municipal operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring that contract services, public improvements, and maintenance activities meet City standards, regulatory requirements, and community expectations. The ideal candidate is skilled in contract administration, field inspections, project coordination, building strong working relationships with staff, vendors, and the public, and preferably has public sector experience. If making a meaningful impact in our community and enjoy working in a collaborative, hands-on environment excites you, we'd encourage you to apply! Under general supervision, administers and oversees various service and maintenance contracts and ensures compliance with terms and conditions; performs maintenance and technical inspections to monitor contractor work in progress involving public improvement projects and maintenance related to lighting and traffic signal district, facility maintenance, contract janitorial and in-house services, security and fire alarm systems/operations, street sweeping, fire extinguishers, parks and landscapes, and other City contract services; and performs related work as required. Receives general supervision from the Facilities Maintenance and Special Districts Supervisor or assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.