Field Inspector I

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

North Alamo Water Supply Corporation seeks a Field Inspector I to support the Planning & Development Manager at the corporate office in Edinburg, TX. The role focuses on overseeing construction and coordinating water tie-ins to ensure plans and regulations are followed.

Responsibilities include measurements, sketches, and coordinating bacteriological tests while maintaining reports and progress updates. A Texas driver license and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related work experience preferred.
• Must possess a current Texas Driver License and be insurable.
• Must obtain Type I Waste Water Collection Operator License, Class C Water Distribution License, and Customer Service Inspector license within 12–18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Planning & Development Manager with overseeing construction to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Coordinate water tie-ins with construction crews; assist with valve operations and customer notifications.
• Measure distances and verify dimensions for installations and layouts; create sketches and notes.

Skills

Blueprints

English proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Field Inspector I

Status: Full Time (40 hrs per week) Reports to: Planning & Development Manager

Location: Corporate Office Location

Planning & Development Department

420 S. Doolittle Road

Edinburg, TX 78542

Description of Duties

Assists the Planning & Development Manager with the oversight of the construction of new installations and other types of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with the plans and specifications. Coordinates water tie-ins with the construction crews; assisting in the opening and closing of valves, flow control, and customer notifications. Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions for all installations and layouts. Creates reports and completes required regulatory compliance documentation as needed. Creates detailed sketches or notes, and coordinates bacteriological tests. Inspects materials to be used in new construction and for bedding for pipelines. Interprets blueprints and specifications for the contractor, and works with the Planning and Development Manager to address any recommended deviations from specified construction plans to ensure compliance with all regulations. Keeps the Planning & Development Manager apprised at all times regarding project progress and any deviation from original plans. Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs; Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

A self-starting individual who possesses a high school diploma or GED and at least two years prior work experience in a related position. Must possess a current Texas Driver License and must be insurable by the Corporation's insurance underwriter. Must obtain a Type I Waste Water Collection Operator License, Class C Water Distribution License, and a Customer Service Inspector license through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 12-18 months of hire. Must also be current with TCEQ required coursework required for the position. Must have good communications skills, in order to effectively present information to employees and management of the Corporation. Must be fluent in English (written and verbal). Must have strong familiarity and working knowledge of blueprints and all rules and regulations pertaining to water supply corporation construction and installations. Must possess good judgment as well as exercise discretion in the performance of daily duties. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. during the workweek with occasional weekends or late hours as needed. Must have the ability to frequently lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds. Vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level associated with this position is generally loud.

Preferences

Prior experience working with a water supply corporation or public utility is preferred.

Application

Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of pre-employment screening tests; including (but not limited to) a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may cause employment ineligibility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (NAWSC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NAWSC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. NAWSC expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of NAWSC's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.