What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infrastructure Repairs Inspector position at Harris County?
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The District has jurisdiction over the county's primary stormwater facilities, consisting of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks.What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking talented candidates for the role of Infrastructure Repairs Inspector.
Responsible for inspecting and providing quality control of the District’s drainage and channel maintenance projects. The Inspector will work closely with outside contractors to carry out construction repairs on drainage channels, detention basins, out falls, slope failures, and other repairs on open waterways within Harris County.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Perform daily inspections of construction sites and work completed to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the sealed and approved construction plans, follow good construction practices and standards, and are applicable to local, state, and federal permitting.
- Coordinate with contractor representatives on work scheduling, interpretation of plans and specifications, and acceptability of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with sealed plan requirements.
- Inspect materials on construction sites to ensure compliance with technical specifications and drawings, and schedule independent material testing and engineering companies to assist with quality assurance.
- Report all reject materials and deficiencies in construction methods.
- Document, photograph, and maintain daily reports summarizing construction progress, scheduling, workmanship, and deficiencies of construction materials and methods.
- Collect and review supporting documentation for payment of work performed, consisting of delivery tickets, invoices, product labels, sketches, calculations, and other related records that identify approved materials and products used to support quantities for payment.
- Prepare for and communicate substantial completion and final walk-through of projects to address any questions or concerns and finalize completion punch list with assigned contractor.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Education:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Experience in construction inspection or a similar field.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Good verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
- Good organizational skills.
- Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
- Knowledge of bayou, drainage area, and rights-of-way maintenance.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Education:- Associate degree or higher in Construction Management or a related field from an accredited college or university (preferred)
- Previous inspection experience in interpreting drainage and flood control construction plans and inspecting construction installations. (preferred)
- Knowledge of GIS Software and ArcMap (preferred)
- Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish (preferred)
Position Type, Hours and Salary:
Regular | Full-Time | Non-exempt
40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
Infrastructure | 7522 Prairie Oak Drive Houston, TX 77086
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent driving of an ATV and/ or a pickup truck hauling a trailer with ATVs.
- Frequent walking several miles a day carrying a handheld computer, GPS device and camera.
- Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
- Work is performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of rain, heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, noise, wind and dust.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Salary : $33,280
