What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector I/II/III position at City of College Station?
Description
Under general supervision of the Assistant City Engineer, the Construction Inspector conducts a variety of construction inspection activities of capital improvement and private development projects, primarily focused on compliance of public water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage infrastructure with approved plans, specifications, and federal, state and City standards.
Principal Duties
This class level is the skilled classification for the Construction Inspector series. Incumbents are fully qualified to perform more complex inspections; incumbents work under general supervision performing highly skilled work on capital improvement projects.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES
The Construction Inspector II performs all duties of the Construction Inspector, in addition to completing the following more complex Construction Inspector duties:
This class level is the highly skilled Construction Inspector who has significant experience and incumbents are fully qualified to perform and oversee construction inspections. Incumbents work under limited supervision and perform advanced level journeyman work on capital improvement projects.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES
The Construction Inspector III performs all the duties of the I and II levels, in addition to performing the following:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets, or drainage infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and survey notes
Knowledge of basic surveying principles
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, construction developers and contractors and representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies
Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets and drainage infrastructure
Experience in quality assurance and material testing
Knowledge of contractual relationships associated with public works construction
Additional Requirements For Construction Inspector II
Incumbents must meet all requirements of the Construction Inspector I in addition to the following:
Required:High school Diploma or GED and three (3 years of experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets or drainage infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced knowledge of contractual relationships associated with public works construction
Advanced knowledge of basic surveying principles
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, construction developers and contractors and representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies.
Additional Requirements For Construction Inspector III
Incumbents must meet all requirements of the Construction Inspector I and II in addition to the following:
Required: High school Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in construction, water, sanitary, streets, or drainage infrastructure in a municipality; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Possess (and maintain) a Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) Certification.
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
The work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Work is performed in both a standard office environment and outdoors at construction sites with periodic exposure to hazardous and unpleasant conditions, and a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, and maneuver and walk on uneven terrain for extended periods of time, lift and/or carry objects weight up to 25 lbs., and use instrument to safely push/pull objects weighing 100 lbs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
Position posted until filled or closing date.
An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
Applications May Be Filed Online At:
www.cstx.gov/careers
recruiting@cstx.gov
Under general supervision of the Assistant City Engineer, the Construction Inspector conducts a variety of construction inspection activities of capital improvement and private development projects, primarily focused on compliance of public water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage infrastructure with approved plans, specifications, and federal, state and City standards.
Principal Duties
- Perform daily field inspections of assigned capital improvement and private development projects for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and federal, state and City standards, including but not limited to, monitoring installation of public water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage infrastructure, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards, checking survey layouts and grades, and maintaining inspection records and documentation.
- Inspect construction by franchise companies that are utilizing the City’s right-of-way or easements.
- Assist with contract management and administration, including reviewing submitted payment applications for quantities of work completed and stored materials, developing a punch list upon recognition of substantial completion, issuing a Letter of Completion upon final completion, and assisting with and/or providing input in the development of change orders.
- Review plans and specifications of construction projects; attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, as required.
- Communicate effectively with contractors, citizens, landowners, developers, design engineer, project manager, other City departments, and/or regulatory agencies regarding project construction or related issues.
- Provide technical information to City staff, which may include conducting research, requesting utility locates, providing special studies/design input, assisting in the development of cost estimates, and participating in updating the City’s design guidelines, details, and specifications.
- Observe field testing of construction materials and infrastructure and review test results for compliance with technical specifications and quality assurance; coordinate testing with outside laboratories, including but not limited to, obtaining payment authorization, verifying invoices, and recovering reimbursement for failed test.
- Note deficiencies and deviations from plans and specifications; confer serious problems and disagreements in interpretation to Assistant City Engineer, City Engineer, or project manager.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
This class level is the skilled classification for the Construction Inspector series. Incumbents are fully qualified to perform more complex inspections; incumbents work under general supervision performing highly skilled work on capital improvement projects.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES
The Construction Inspector II performs all duties of the Construction Inspector, in addition to completing the following more complex Construction Inspector duties:
- Participate in and perform advanced construction inspections on capital improvement projects.
- Take an active role in contract management and administration.
- Provide technical input regarding the creation and review of plans and specifications of construction projects.
- Work to remedy deficiencies and deviations from plans and specifications.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
This class level is the highly skilled Construction Inspector who has significant experience and incumbents are fully qualified to perform and oversee construction inspections. Incumbents work under limited supervision and perform advanced level journeyman work on capital improvement projects.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES
The Construction Inspector III performs all the duties of the I and II levels, in addition to performing the following:
- Coordinate the assignment of capital improvement projects for inspection.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to subordinate staff.
- Serve as a main point of contract for contractors, citizens, landowners, developers, design engineers, project managers, other city departments, and/or regulatory agencies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets, or drainage infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and survey notes
Knowledge of basic surveying principles
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, construction developers and contractors and representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies
Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets and drainage infrastructure
Experience in quality assurance and material testing
Knowledge of contractual relationships associated with public works construction
Additional Requirements For Construction Inspector II
Incumbents must meet all requirements of the Construction Inspector I in addition to the following:
Required:High school Diploma or GED and three (3 years of experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets or drainage infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced knowledge of contractual relationships associated with public works construction
Advanced knowledge of basic surveying principles
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, construction developers and contractors and representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies.
Additional Requirements For Construction Inspector III
Incumbents must meet all requirements of the Construction Inspector I and II in addition to the following:
Required: High school Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in construction, water, sanitary, streets, or drainage infrastructure in a municipality; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Possess (and maintain) a Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) Certification.
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
The work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Work is performed in both a standard office environment and outdoors at construction sites with periodic exposure to hazardous and unpleasant conditions, and a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, and maneuver and walk on uneven terrain for extended periods of time, lift and/or carry objects weight up to 25 lbs., and use instrument to safely push/pull objects weighing 100 lbs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
Position posted until filled or closing date.
An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
Applications May Be Filed Online At:
www.cstx.gov/careers
recruiting@cstx.gov