CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I (ENGINEERING)

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking:

A Construction Inspector I to join our team. In this role, you will perform field inspections of civil infrastructure construction including street improvements, water distribution, wastewater & stormwater collection on Capital Improvement Projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications & contracts developed pursuant to City, State and Federal regulations along with other assigned duties.

Job Responsibilities:

- Reviews construction project plans and specifications; attends project planning meetings as required.

- Inspects projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and Federal, State, and City standards.

- Performs field inspections to evaluate work performed and materials used; verifies quality of workmanship, as well as quality and quantity of materials, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and applicable codes and regulations.

- Performs field tests on construction materials for compliance with technical specifications; inspects utilities, concrete, and asphalt.

- Monitors projects, reviews invoices, and approves construction project progress payments.

- Assists the City Engineer in monitoring performance, schedule, cost, and resolution of field anomalies.

- Maintains and updates project inspection and construction records, including daily project diaries and installation entries; generates reports as needed.

- Performs final project inspections, documents deficiencies, and ensures proper completion of assigned projects.

- Responds to requests for information; provides technical information as authorized; investigates complaints and assists the public within the defined scope of authority.

- Interprets and explains technical specifications, City codes, Federal and State regulations, and related policies and procedures to developers, contractors, property owners, and the public.

- Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.

- Maintains regular and timely attendance and adheres to the prescribed work schedule to fulfill job responsibilities.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills:

• Materials, methods, equipment, tools, practices and procedures used in public works construction, including streets, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, water and wastewater lines and facilities and related facilities and appurtenances.
• Principles and practices of underground construction including dewatering and chlorine disinfection and sampling and low threat and limited threat dewatering and discharge permits.
• Operation, materials and methods of wastewater collection, water and wastewater treatment, water distribution and construction.
• Principles and practices of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments; use of personal protective equipment and identification of job hazards (e.g. electrical, confined space, sheeting/shoring excavations, traffic, etc.).
• Math & arithmetical calculations.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Standard business practices such as letter writing, report writing, preparing informational materials in visual formats.
• English language usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation and clear, concise writing.
• Traffic Safety methods.

Desirable Skills:

• Bi-lingual: Spanish

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience and education equivalent to 1 year inspection experience within the civil infrastructure engineering design & construction environment manifesting increasing levels of responsibility and authority.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must have a valid eligible Texas Driver License with a good driving record.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 1 year of hire a TCEQ Class D Water Distribution License.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Majority of Work is performed in a field environment.
• Subject to sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to potentially hostile members of the public is involved.
• Exposure to ambient weather conditions of all types is likely.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.

Salary : $45,426 - $46,788