Public Works Inspector I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance and quality control of public works construction performed by both city contractors and private development contractors.
• Conduct project management of City projects and contractors including becoming familiar with contractor’s CPM (critical path method) schedule while reviewing daily construction progress, identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Maintain project documentation for city and private development projects and right-of-way permitted work.
• Maintain storm water quality compliance with Federal, State and City requirements on both city and private projects.
• Cookordination and oversight activity in city right-of-way, easements and flood plains.
• Provide daily observation of jobsites for general compliance with OSHA requirements.
• May inspect right-of-ways and issue citations for violations.
• May review/approve Right of Way permits as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• A minimum of 75 contact hours of technical training in inspection and public works construction
• 4 years related experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 6 months to 1 year advanced training past the high school level
• 4 to 6 years of experience in public works or building construction

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The incumbent typically works outdoors with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards; significant time is spent in a vehicle traveling to various projects.
• Occasional work in an office environment may be required.