Public Improvement Inspector

Gulfshoresal; Georgetown, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal is seeking a civil inspector to perform site inspections and ensure compliance with plans and standards. You will review construction plans, prepare daily reports, and maintain project records while coordinating with multiple city and utility teams.

The role involves meeting with contractors to review progress and ensuring safety practices such as trenching, traffic control, and regulatory adherence. Strong communication and document interpretation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 6 months of related civil engineering design, construction, inspection, or maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and basic digital tools.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction sites for compliance with plans and standards.
• Reviews proposed plans and provides written comments and corrections.
• Prepares daily inspection reports and maintains records.
• Liaises between engineering, construction, and utility teams to ensure smooth project flow.
• Meets with contractors to review progress, specs, and drawings.
• Ensures trenching/shoring and traffic control procedures are followed.
• Coordinates shutdowns with City staff and answers public inquiries.

Skills

Customer service

Task coordination

Deadline management

Reading drawings

OHSA regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS

iPad

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspects Capital Improvement Project construction sites for compliance with construction documents and mandated standards and subdivision development.


• Reviews proposed construction plans and specifications and provides written comments/corrections.


• Prepares daily inspection reports; Maintains files and records, construction plans record drawings.


• Serves as liaison between engineering services, construction services, and other utility department teams to provide seamless flow of projects.


• Meets with contractors to review construction progress, specifications, and contract drawings.


• Assures trenching/shoring and traffic control procedures are being followed.


• Meets with City staff to coordinate safe and thorough shutdowns.


• Answers inquiries from the general public regarding assigned projects.


• Attends pre-construction and project coordination meetings to review project expectations and construction progress.


• Interprets, explains and enforces city policies and procedures regarding technical standards, specifications, and ordinances.


• Compiles data and information for reports, cost estimates, change orders and revisions, and construction progress payment.


• Verifies construction staking and adherence to construction plans.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

• High school diploma or equivalent. Six (6) months of full-time experience in civil engineering design, construction, inspection or maintenance and operations for street, drainage, water and/or wastewater systems.OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.).


• Internet browser, email – desktop and portable devices, iPad.


• Level, transit, city vehicle, GPS equipment, computer, radio, handheld tools.

Skill in:

• Providing excellent customer service through telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face interactions.


• Coordinating multiple tasks, obligations, and deadlines.


• Meeting deadlines and following up on action items.


• Use of various office machines: computer, mobile devices, faxes machine, multi-line phones, printers/copiers, etc.


• Safely operating a motor vehicle in construction environments.


• Reading contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications.


• Basic mathematics – algebra and geometry.


• Interpreting policies and procedures.


• Understanding city ordinances, policies, procedures, OHSA regulations.


• Water, wastewater, streets, and drainage construction.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three (3) year driving history.


• Have or Obtain a TCEQ Class D Water Operators license or TCEQ Class D Wastewater Treatment Operators License or TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collections License (within 1 year of hire)


• Have or Obtain TEEX Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Training Primary Course (Primary Course every 3 years or renewal course) or pre-approved equal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is primarily outdoors - exposed to weather extremes, heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, loud noise, entry into confined spaces, heavy construction traffic and hazards.


• May include lifting, pushing or pulling up to 40 lbs.

Hiring Range: $24.61 - $30.83, hourly.