Construction Project Inspector - Public Works - J12070 - 01200

Nueces County; Yard (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nueces County in Texas seeks an experienced Civil Engineering Projects Coordinator to assist the County Engineer in managing the development and implementation of engineering projects, including planning, design, and construction. The employee must be on duty before, during, and after disasters as directed by the supervisor.

Responsibilities include inspecting roads, bridges, culverts, and drainage ditches; maintaining project records; coordinating with state agencies and private contractors;

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret general business material and technical procedures.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roads, bridges, rights-of-way, and drainage ditches across the county.
• Maintain records for multiple rehabilitation or construction projects.
• Assist in preparing department budgets and project plans.
• Coordinate project activities with state agencies and contractors.
• Monitor project costs and quality to meet contracts and specs.
• Prepare project status reports and safety meeting materials.
• Maintain/monitor Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan records.
• Support hazardous material and fire safety programs.

Skills

Record keeping

Communication

Reading plans

Math & geometry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Base Pay: $21.70 Hourly

SUMMARY:

Assists the County Engineer in managing and directing the development and implementation of engineering projects and programs, including planning, design, and construction.

The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Inspects roads, bridges, rights-of-way and drainage ditches, traveling throughout the county for on-site inspections.
• Compiles and maintains records for various rehabilitation or construction projects.
• Assists in preparing department budgets.
• Coordinates, plans, and evaluates projects using project management methodologies.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private contractors.
• Monitors and manages project cost to ensure project is completed within budget.
• Monitors and manages project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.
• Compiles and distributes project information and project status reports.
• Inspect utility permits.
• Maintain construction project records.
• Maintain/Monitor Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and keep records.
• Coordinate and monitor building fire extinguisher inspections.
• Prepare safety meeting material for the Department of Public Works and maintain safety meeting records.
• Assist with underground storage tank testing and maintain program records.
• Manage Hazard Communication Act program for the Department of Public Works.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Nueces County policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County's insurance carrier.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus five years of experience in the repair of roads, bridges, and drainage structures.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Must obtain certification as a Defensive Driving Instructor within six months of employment.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and interpret applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Basic traffic management and control procedures.
• Knowledge of testing methods, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of plans, specifications, and review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of effective management principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of roadways and bridges. This includes knowledge of carpentry, concrete work, surveying and office work with relation to maps.
• Ability to communicate effectively, especially orally, with persons of varying educational backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to prepare accurate estimates of materials, equipment and personnel needed for road and bridge construction projects and related activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions around heavy road equipment.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to loud.