What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineering Inspector position at City of Conroe?
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Engineering Inspector inspects construction methods and workmanship on City construction projects to ensure compliance in accordance with plans and specifications, including City Subdivisions Ordinance and the legally established construction standards, enforcement codes, and requirements for civil engineering projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in related field and five years of experience in construction inspection activities with a municipality, public entity, or a consulting civil engineering firm; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of engineering project plans and specifications, contract documents, bid items, and City requirements.
- Knowledge of applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Knowledge of applicable testing methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Knowledge of code requirements and how they apply to a project.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, schematics, blueprints, and maps.
- Ability to read civil engineering drawings for public works projects (water, sewer, and streets).
- Ability to establish elevations using surveying equipment required.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
- Ability to conduct a simple field investigation of the location of water and sewer lines, open manhole covers, walk across ditches, and help survey crew.
- Ability to drive to the sites, set the survey equipment to check elevations and alignment of work, and inspect pipes in ditches.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
BENEFITS
The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $28.11 hourly.
The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.
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