Inspector 2 Engineering

About the role

This position provides intermediate level support in periodic inspections and leads critical and complex projects of public and private construction for the city to ensure accurate and timely installation. The secondary purpose of this position is to lead and participate in inspecting work quality and materials used in private development and public works infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Inspects workmanship, materials, and construction of private development and public works infrastructure including excavation, paving, roadways, bridges, drainage, water, sewer, and utility work to ensure compliance with all plans and specifications, and no damage to adjacent properties has occurred.
• Affirms that specifications for street and utilities material testing requirements are met; and obtains water samples for quality in accordance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.
• Maintains traffic control devices, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), and Trench Safety Systems; enforces regulations of Confined Space Entry and Rescue.
• Performs plan review and record keeping by reviewing plans and specifications with the Supervisor; attending pre-bid and pre-construction meetings; obtaining quantities and estimates for assigned projects; reviews testing reports from field obtained samples for accuracy and to ensure conformity with existing codes, standards, and specifications and in accordance with regulatory bodies; and maintains documentation of work performed on the job and other events related to the projects.
• Congregates activities between the project engineers, supervisor, contractor, superintendent, developer, franchise utilities representatives, other City departments, and other agencies by ensuring proper communication; scheduling events between each entity; issuing work orders and supplemental agreements to construction activities; and serving as a primary source of contact between the City and the contractor, citizens, and other agencies in order to answer questions and/or resolve issues that may arise.
• Provides information in response to public inquiry, which includes investigating requests and complaints.
• Based on increased level of experience, leads more complex projects and serves as reference for other inspectors under lower designation.

Requirements

• Lifts up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• TCEQ Class C Water Certification OR Wastewater Collection III.
• OSHA 30-hour trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a related field.

Skills

• Knowledge of municipal and state regulatory bodies.
• Ability to coordinate activities between various entities.
• Proficiency in using GIS software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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