Construction Inspector I, II, or III- Liberty AO
Texas Department of Transportation
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Job summary
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking dedicated Construction Inspectors for the Liberty Area Office. This role provides a chance to grow your skills in construction and engineering while ensuring project compliance with plans and specifications.
TxDOT offers outstanding training programs, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment, making it an excellent place to build your professional career.
Qualifications
- No experience required for Construction Inspector I, related college education can be a substitute.
- 1 year of relevant experience needed for Construction Inspector II.
- 2 years of relevant experience needed for Construction Inspector III.
Responsibilities
- Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Consult on work progress and problem resolution.
- Document work progress and issues.
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Job Description - Construction Inspector I, II, or III- Liberty AO (2602636)
Job Description
Construction Inspector I, II, or III- Liberty AO - ( 2602636 )
Position Information
TxDOT’s Beaumont District is looking to add to our team of dedicated Construction Inspectors. If you have construction and inspection experience, and are looking to build your skills, gain construction/engineering experience, and grow your career; then, TXDOT’s Beaumont District is the place for you!
This position reports to the Liberty Area Office which is comprised of a diverse staff that includes licensed engineers, inspectors, designers, recordkeepers, and engineering assistants. TXDOT offers outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth/ advancement, work/life balance and supports construction inspectors through the Inspector Development Program, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification, Hot Mix Asphalt Training and Certification, as well as soil, flex base and aggregate certifications. Start growing your professional career with TXDOT, The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's skill level, education, and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs.
Salary Plan/Grade:
Construction Inspector I (B18): $45,521 - $71,055/yearly
Construction Inspector II (B19): $48,244 - $76,028/yearly
Construction Inspector III (B20): $51,158 - $81,351/yearly
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's skill level, education, work experience, and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs.
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)
Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Construction Inspector III:
Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. [Trains others]. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. [Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence].
Construction Inspector I:
- Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
- Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and attendees.
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
- Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
- Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.
- Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others. - Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Construction Inspector II:
- Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
- Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
- Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
- Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional duties for Construction Inspector III:
- Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
- Ensures prompt notification and/or repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.
- Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
- Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
- Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
- Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
- Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Construction Inspector I: No experience required. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Construction Inspector II: *1 YEAR construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
Construction Inspector III: *2 YEARS construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies for Construction Inspector I and II:
- 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.
Basic traffic management and control procedures.
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
- Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision.
Additional Competencies for Construction Inspector III:
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
- Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
- Medium work: Lift up to 50lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25lbs.
- Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
- Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
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.
State Job Title/s : Engineering Specialist I-III State Job Code/s : 2127/ 2128/2129
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
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