Public Infrastructure Inspector (Street Rehabilitation)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a candidate for Infrastructure Rehabilitation/ Street Rehabilitation. The role involves reviewing drawings, inspecting construction sites, and ensuring compliance with contract documents. Reports must detail progress, modifications, and materials, with photos attached.

Requires a high school diploma or GED; four years of skilled construction experience, with a bachelor’s degree able to substitute for up to four years. Texas driver’s license required; veterans preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in construction inspection and coordinating with contractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and specs for municipal projects.
• Inspect civil construction sites for compliance with specs and contracts.
• Record daily construction activities and attach photos to reports.

Skills

Construction inspection

Recordkeeping

Public inquiries

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree substitution for up to 4 years of experience

Job description

Position Overview

Infrastructure Rehabilitation/ Street Rehabilitation

• Subject to change

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Infrastructure Rehabilitation/ Street Rehabilitation

Reporting Location: 611 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Workdays & Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:00a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Review drawings and specifications for a variety of municipal projects. Inspect various civil construction sites to ensure compliance with technical specifications and contract documents. Records and submits all daily construction activities on reports and drawings, which include full and specific details on progress, plan modifications,equipment usage, materials, labor, etc. Attaches photographs to reports. Verifies materials used are by project specifications. Ensures the contractor has properly notified residents of construction in the area. Responds to inquiries from the public, civic groups, contractors, technical professionals, and businesses.

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 routine basis. There are routine discomfort from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solution.

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

Experience Requirements

Four (4) years of skilled experience related to construction are required.

Substitution

A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field may substitute for up to four years of the experience requirement. Vocational training and education may be substituted on a year for-year basis for up to four years of the experience requirement.

License Requirements

Requires 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

However, The Department May Administer a Skills Assessment 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.

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 17

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.