Public Improvement Inspector

City of Georgetown, TX; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Georgetown, Texas, is seeking a field inspector to perform inspections of Capital Improvement and construction projects, ensuring compliance with construction documents and mandated standards. You will liaise between engineering services, construction services, and other utility teams to keep projects moving smoothly.

Essential duties include reviewing plans, preparing reports, and coordinating with contractors while enforcing city policies and OHSA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of civil engineering design, construction, inspection, or maintenance experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of OHSA regulations and city policies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Capital Improvement Project sites for compliance.
• Review proposed construction plans and provide written comments.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain records.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams.
• Meet with contractors to review progress.
• Ensure proper safety and traffic control procedures.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and coordinate schedules.
• Explain and enforce city policies and standards.
• Compile data for reports and change orders.
• Verify construction staking and plan adherence.

Skills

Customer service

Task coordination

Deadline management

Reading drawings

Math basics

Policy interpretation

City ordinances

Water/wastewater construction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

GPS equipment

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Performs field inspections and documentation of Capital improvement Projects and construction projects to ensure compliance with approved construction documents and mandated standards.

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.

Regular-Full time

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

The City of Georgetown, Texas is a municipality of 106,000 (census estimate for 2024) located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. The City can be best characterized by its educated, engaged citizens, its award-winning parks and trails, and its ability to maintain a cohesive, smaller-town feel despite its amazing growth.

Our organization's culture is driven by its 5 core values of: Trust, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Work-Life Balance.

The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer.

• Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

* *The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify.

E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S.

For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov