Help build a better Modesto—literally! The City of Modesto is looking for a Construction Inspector to ensure quality workmanship and compliance on a variety of Capital Improvement Projects. If you have an Associate’s degree in civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field, plus experience in public works inspection or project administration—and a passion for making sure things are built right the first time—we want to hear from you!
Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives:
3% COLA effective 7/1/2026
2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree
5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree
The Construction Inspector is responsible to inspect workmanship and materials used in a variety of Capital Improvements Projects for conformance with plans, specifications, and local/state/federal standards; and to assist with project administration activities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications will be screened to the most qualified. Please do not substitute any part of the application with the words "see resume".
The following information is provided for use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.
Tentative Testing Schedule
Online exam
November 25, 2025 - December 1, 2025 at 5pm
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing construction inspection and project administration for various public works or related construction projects, such as preparing daily reports, monitoring change order work, evaluating material testing results, preparing correction notices and obtaining corrective action, and preparing monthly progress payments.
Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
