Construction Inspector I, II or III: Transportation Operations (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee and inspect the construction of roadways and bridges. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards and specifications, managing contractor relationships, and documenting progress. Various experience levels are expected depending on the position, from Entry-level to advanced inspectors.

Qualifications

• No experience required for Construction Inspector I.
• 1 year experience for Construction Inspector II.
• 2 years experience for Construction Inspector III.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction methods and workmanship.
• Calculates payments due to contractors.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans.

Skills

Analyzing procedures

Public relations

Documenting work progress

Maintaining safety standards

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

This position inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals 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 complex projects within a district. 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.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for a Construction Inspector I, II, or III include:

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• 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. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional responsibilities required for a Construction Inspector II include:

• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.

Additional responsibilities required for a Construction Inspector III include:

• Ensures prompt notification and repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and reviewactivities for plan development by others.
• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Construction Inspector I: NOexperience required.

Construction Inspector II:1YEARexperience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.

Construction Inspector III: 2 YEARSexperience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.

(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

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license.This position requires driving a state vehicle.

The required Competencies for a Construction Inspector I, II or III include:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Basic roadway design
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• 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
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Additional Competencies required for a Construction Inspector II include:

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations

Additional Competencies required for a Construction Inspector III include:

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Instructing others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).

• 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.