Utility Inspector II

This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration.

Under general supervision, performs constructability reviews, construction contract inspections, field inspections and technical investigations associated with the construction of water and wastewater facilities including lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, and raw water pump stations; perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This position is the second of three levels in a series of Utilities Inspectors. This position receives general supervision from the Professional Engineer, Assistant Director, or the designee of the Director of Utilities.

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Inspect all aspects of Utilities facilities construction projects including but not limited to:  water, wastewater, lift stations, wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, and raw water pump stations. 
• Enforce Construction Plans, contracts and specifications, and inform contractor of deviations and/or errors.
• Perform constructability reviews to ensure the clarity of the plans and specifications and to make sure that the construction of the facility is practical.
• Review engineering drawings, schedules, material submittals, technical specifications, contract documents and cost estimates. 
• Measure and calculate quantities of work for payment.
• Verify pay requests, maintains constructions records including a daily diary and as-built record drawings (field plan red lines) for each assigned project.
• Coordinate the work of contractors with regard to specific city owned projects; investigates encroachments on city right-of-way; inspects street cuts for water and sewer services, inspect street cuts from franchise utility companies or their contractors; inspects material received by contractors at project site to determine whether or not it meets the required specifications.
• Coordinate the testing of materials, pipe line pressure and disinfection.
• Interpret, explain and enforce construction standards, specifications and procedures of work. 
• Respond to questions from the general public and other departments, regarding construction projects; maintain accurate files and records. 
• Investigate and respond to property owners and stakeholders concerns and communicate with courtesy. 
• Investigate complaints concerning defective construction and installations; explain and interpret requirements and restrictions. 
• Examine plans, blueprints and other specifications for construction projects; photograph and film/record construction areas during and following construction; maintain contract drawings to ensure that they are updated regularly to include contractor's changes, field change orders and plan changes.
• Assist engineers and other city staff on city projects to gather accurate field data; maintain daily records of quantities installed in project diary; review contractor pay requests and recommend approval to Utilities Director.
• Document contractor’s manpower, equipment and production in project diary. 
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain orderly record of project data including project diary, field changes, test results and change orders for review by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a construction inspection program.
• Water and wastewater facilities such as lift stations, pump stations, and treatment plants.
• Standard specifications and provisions of public works construction.
• Methods and techniques of construction inspections.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Operations, services and activities of the city.
• Building construction materials.
• Practices and procedures for testing construction materials and water and sewer.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Operational characteristics of hand and mechanical equipment and tools.
• Practices, procedures and requirements for construction work zone safety, trench safety and storm water pollution prevention.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.
• Operate a variety of hand and mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Perform plans review and construction inspections.
• Use a computer and software applications.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Read and interpret complex construction plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Respond to highly sensitive inquires and requests from the general public, contractors, and businesses.
• Enforce codes, polices and regulations impartially with fairness and tact.
• Verify calculations to ensure specification and drawings are in compliance with applicable codes and safety standards.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education, Training and Experience:

• HS diploma or GED; college degree or technical training in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. 
• Possession of a valid Class “C” Water or Wastewater License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands 

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear. Manual dexterity to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. 

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands 

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment: 

Travel from site to site; exposure to inclement weather conditions; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; some inspections of confined space.  Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.

Other Requirements

Salary : $62,582 - $87,615