Senior Inspector (Wastewater Operations)

About the role

Position Overview: Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested. Service Line/Section: Houston Water/ WasteWater Operations. Reporting Location: 3100 Galveston Rd. This is a department of public works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Working Conditions: Routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, up to forty (40) pounds and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

Safety Impact: Yes – this position is subject to random drug testing; if promotional, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Selection/Skills Tests: None; however, the department may administer a skills assessment evaluation.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (subject to change).

Responsibilities

• Schedules, prepares and reviews work assignments related to cleaning and televising, preventative maintenance, and collection system maintenance assigned to contractors for the sanitary sewer collection system.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries concerning sanitary sewer issues, code interpretations and technical problems from contractors, technical professionals and the public.
• Prepares and reviews reports, forms, and records; assists general public with preparing various forms.
• Provides code interpretation to enhance technical quality.
• Conducts various inspections related to cleaning and television of the collection system to ensure conformance to project specifications and contract documents.

Requirements

• Education: Requires an Associate's degree in a field closely related to the area of inspection to be performed; or a high school diploma/GED and certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months in the area of inspection to be performed.
• Experience: Four years of journey level or skilled experience in the area of inspection to be performed are required. In the areas for Electrical, Elevator Trades, Plumbing, Structural, and A/C and Boiler, experience must be journey level experience received after completion of apprenticeship program.
• License: Valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Qualifications

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Pay

Pay Grade 22.