INSPECTOR (Construction)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking candidates for a Tier III inspection position with the Houston Permitting Center, Structural Inspection. The role enforces ordinances and specifications for Right of Way Utilities, sidewalk, driveway, and paving inspections, and handles 311 investigations to ensure conformance with plans.

The candidate will perform various inspections, respond to inquiries, and review plans while meeting safety requirements and city policies.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and up to 18 months of education or training in inspection.
• Two years of journey level or skilled inspection experience required.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts civil inspections (Right of Way Utilities, sidewalk, driveway, paving) for compliance with specs.
• Identifies problems, issues correction notices and citations.
• Interacts with the public, contractors, and professionals to resolve inquiries.
• Reviews plans, specs and drawings.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Service Line/Section

Houston Permitting Center/Structural Inspection

Location

1002 Washington Avenue

Workdays & Hours

Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*

Subject to change*

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Enforces ordinances and technical specifications for Right of Way Utilities, Sidewalk, Driveway, Paving inspections and 311 investigations to assure conformance with plans and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts various types of civil inspections including Right of Way Utilities, Sidewalk, Driveway, Paving inspections and 311 investigations, new construction or construction revisions, for compliance with specifications.
• Performs inspections, identifies problem areas and recommends solutions. Serves correction notices and violation citations.
• Meets with general public, contractors, technical professionals and businesses to respond to inquiries and technical problems.
• Researches and evaluates plans, specifications and drawings.

Working Conditions

The 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.

Tier III Level

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D. and up to 18 months of education or training in the area of inspection to be performed.

Experience Requirements

Two (2) years of journey level or skilled experience related to the area of inspection to be performed are required.

License Requirements

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

Preferences

• 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.**

General Information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None

Additional Information

However, The Department May Administer a Skills 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.

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.