Inspector II - Transportation Construction (Transportation and Public Works- Civil Service)

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,048,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas City Hall is seeking an Inspector II for Transportation Construction to inspect public works projects for safety and compliance with city standards.

The role involves issuing violations, coordinating with engineers and contractors, and documenting findings to support corrections and payments. A high school diploma or GED is required, with several years of inspection experience or an associate degree plus relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience inspecting design/construction/maintenance in streets, drainage, water/sewer, or bridges.
• Associates degree in construction management or engineering with 1 year of required experience meets qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections to determine compliance with safety, codes, and ordinances.
• Issues notices of violation and follows up for corrections.
• Inspects contractor projects for conformity to standards.
• Interacts with engineers, contractors, and agencies to ensure specs are met.
• Plans inspection routes, documents findings, and prepares pass/fail reports.
• Maintains updated materials records and verifies contractor quantities for payment.
• Provides general customer service and communicates with project stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading plans and specs

Code compliance knowledge

Inspection and reporting

Oral and written communication

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in construction management or engineering +1 year experience

Job description

## Inspector II - Transportation Construction (Transportation and Public Works- Civil Service)Apply: 1500 MARILLA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 26, 2026 (11 days left to apply): 24-17206**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.**Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture,we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.**Job Summary**The Inspector II - Transportation Construction performs skilled inspections for construction projects impacting the public works utilities and related infrastructure. Monitors compliance and enforces regulations.**Job Description****Essential Functions****1** Conducts inspections in an assigned public works construction projects to determine compliance with safety, structural, zoning, plans, and/or applicable codes and ordinances; investigates alleged violations of federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations; ensures corrections are made for deficiencies and assists in determining methods to achieve conformance. **2** Develops and issues notices of violation and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made; provides information to customers regarding codes and other regulatory requirements.**3** Inspects a variety of construction projects completed by contractors and other entities to ensure compliance with city's paving, utility, and construction standards.**4** Assists and supports other inspectors and construction personnel as needed; interacts and collaborates with engineers, contractors, and other agencies to ensure appropriate specifications are met for project compliance.**5** Establishes inspection route and organizes inspection work; drives to various sites, documents inspection findings, and develops pass or fail reports accordingly; submits all information and evidence to ensure deficiencies are corrected.**6** Keeps an approved list of new materials used in construction and changes in relevant codes and ordinances; measures, monitors, and tracks quantities of materials and services used during construction and maintains an accurate record of events to verify contractor's invoice quantities prior to payment.**7** Performs general customer service; engages and communicates with contractors, engineers, and other individuals involved in construction projects and related areas.**8** Performs all other work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills****1** Knowledge of city, state, or federal codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and standards in construction and related projects.**2** Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.**3** Knowledge of performing inspections and determining non-compliant issues.**4** Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.**5** Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.**6** Ability to produce written documents/reports with clearly organized thoughts.**7** Ability to keep accurate records; comprehend and make inferences from written material.**8** Knowledge of customer service practices and principles. **Minimum Qualifications:****EDUCATION:*** High school diploma or GED**EXPERIENCE:*** Three (3) years of experience inspecting the design/construction/maintenance in any of the following areas: - streets, storm drainage systems - water/sewer mains, water/wastewater facilities - bridge improvements projects **EQUIVALENCY:*** Associates degree (or higher) in a construction management or engineering field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.**LICENSE:*** Valid driver's license with a good driving record. **Salary Range**$25.12 - $28.85The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.