Inspector, Horizontal

Job Duties

• Maintain familiarity with the work to be performed and the specifications governing the work.
• Participate in training, provide accurate responses to questions, and timely notification to Contractor and supervisors of non-compliant work.
• Observe ongoing construction.
• Provide on-site, direct inspection to verify that both the quality and quantity of work are completed in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Direct inspection is as required for the type of work being performed, but typically no less than 50% of workday is expected to be outside directly observing the work.
• Record work completed in a computer-based reporting system.
• Complete all daily reports within 72 hours of work performed.
• Update the project schedule/calendar daily to accurately describe issues/conflicts and the impacts to the critical path.
• Communicate and coordinate with contractors, Harris County personnel and other public and private entities on issues relating to project work.
• Manage and schedule testing and coordinate with construction materials testing personnel.
• Manage the testing budget and inform your supervisor as soon as possible but no later than 2 months ahead of an anticipated shortfall.
• Attend and participate in project meetings and inspections, assist project team as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform inspection of businesses, buildings, infrastructure such as highways and bridges, homes, dams and sewer systems.
• Examine structures to ensure they have been built in compliance with building codes and ordinances.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Experience: Minimum of two years of verifiable experience in construction oversight. Education in related field may be substituted for experience.
• Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs): Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret written procedures, specifications and plans and relate them to inspection of the work.
• Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
• Prepare written documentation using proper grammar, correct spelling, and punctuation.
• Have a working knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
• Be able to measure, quantify and calculate quantities.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive relationships with contractors, supervisors, co-workers.
• Appropriately represent Harris County to both public and private companies/agencies and to the general public.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License required.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure

• Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required.
• May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
• This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.

Preferences

• Education: Bachelor's degree from any accredited university or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Experience: Minimum of four years of verifiable experience in construction oversight. Education in related field may be substituted for experience.