Inspector

City of Houston; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

City of Houston is seeking a qualified inspector for the Houston Public Works Emergency Management division. The role conducts sanitary, water, storm, paving, and floodplain inspections to ensure compliance with City specs and permits.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and about 2 years of journey-level inspection experience, with preference for floodplain management expertise and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of journey level or skilled inspection experience requested.
• Preference for floodplain management experience and MS Office proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts inspections (sanitary, water, storm, paving, driveways, flood plain, new construction) for compliance with specs.
• Identifies problem areas, recommends solutions and documents findings.
• Meets engineers, developers, contractors and public to respond to inquiries and problems.
• Maintains filing systems, reports and documentation; researches plans and drawings.
• Investigates violations, participates in enforcement including citations; disaster recovery participation.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Formação académica

High school diploma / GED

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

pplications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center/Floodplain Management

Location: 1002 Washington Ave

Workdays & Hours:Monday - Friday/7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts various types of inspections, including sanitary, water, storm, paving, street cut permits, driveways, sidewalks, flood plain areas, illegal fill sites, new construction or construction revisions, for compliance with specifications. Performs inspections, identifies problem areas and recommends solutions. Meets with engineers, developers, contractors, general public, and other government entities to respond to inquiries and technical problems. Performs record keeping activities to maintain filing system, reports and documentation. Researches and evaluates plans, specifications and drawings. Investigates violations and participates in enforcement activities including writing citations. Participates in disaster recovery activities after flooding or tropical events including preliminary damage assessment and substantial damage declarations. Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma/GED, and up to 18 months of education or training in the area of inspection to be performed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of journey level or skilled experience related to the area of inspection to be performed are required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Preference may be given to applicants that are:

• Certified Floodplain Managers or have floodplain management experience
• Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office applications

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:

None

However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 18

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.