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Building Inspector I - Statewide
Txdot
Austin (TX)
On-site
USD 58,000 - 76,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a motivated Building Inspector to oversee various construction projects across Texas. This role involves ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations while providing technical assistance and oversight. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building inspections and project management, with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks efficiently. Join a supportive organization that values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a positive environment for professional growth and development.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in building and facilities inspections.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee building projects and ensure compliance with codes.
- Inspect ongoing construction work and resolve issues.
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Job Description
Building Inspector I - Statewide - ( 2501289 )
Position Information
The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Building Inspector position. In this role, the individual is responsible for the oversight of building projects. The daily tasks include monitoring facilities management progress and presenting and addressing problem resolutions. Our department currently has 30 new building projects underway, 97 deferred maintenance/renovation projects in progress, equaling a total amount of $ 365M. TxDOT offers a complete benefits package to its employees, promotes a work-life balance, and holds the safety of its employees at a very high standard.
Work location: The selected candidate’s work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Responsible for the statewide oversight of inspection activities for building and facilities construction projects. Acts as field representative for facilities management regarding progress and problem resolution. Provides technical assistance in support of implementation, oversight, and review of activities. Collaborates with Construction Project Manager. Reports to the Statewide Facilities Management Supervisor. Work requires extensive travel. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities, including contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
- Observes and inspects ongoing building construction work
- Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications
- Inspects to ensure contractor builds facilities and related structures in accordance with codes, plans, and specifications.
- Performs inspections and enters field report data into construction software.
- Attends monthly construction meetings and participates in discussions of project and coordinates activities.
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
- Distributes inspection reports to all necessary parties
- Monitors contractor's operations to ensure compliance with contract terms and specifications.
- Attends pre-construction and project progress meetings.
- Ensures contractors perform work in accordance to plans and specifications.
- Communicates directly with Construction Project Manager concerning issues with inspection findings.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 3 years of experience in building and facilities inspections, other closely related code compliance inspection activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Considerable knowledge of:
- Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding people and property from danger, injury or damages
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Electrical inspection standards, codes and procedures
- Project scheduling and coordination activities
- Basic building construction principles
- Building and fire codes
- Building code standards and industry guidelines
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and building codes
- Governmental laws, regulations, and applicable codes
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- The use of Autodesk BIM 360 and ACC Build construction software
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
- Interpreting applicable information
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Ability to:
- Read plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time and efficiently
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Works in narrow aisles or passageways
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
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