Public Infrastructure Inspector (Wastewater Operations)

Water Otter Inc

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement pension

457 deferred compensation plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a skilled Inspector for the Houston Water/Waste Water Operations division. You will conduct on-site inspections, enforce contract plans, and interact with the public and contractors to resolve technical issues.

You will also prepare field notes, maintain records, and review project drawings. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and four years of construction experience, with a bachelor’s degree able to substitute up to four years.

Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Four years of skilled construction experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field may substitute for up to four years.
Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with driving policy.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections of public infrastructure and enforce contract plans and City codes.
Coordinate measurements, inspections, and reviews to ensure conformance with specs.
Prepare field notes, checklists, logs, and technical reports for job sites.
Maintain filing systems and documentation; review drawings and specs.

Skills

Public inspections

Contract enforcement

Measurements & notes

Reporting & documentation

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree substitution

Job description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Houston Water/Waste Water Operations

Reporting Location: 3100 Galveston Road

Workdays & Hours : Mon - Fri, 7:00a.m.- 4:00 p.m. * *Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs inspections of public infrastructures for various cleaning and television projects to ensure conformance to project specifications and contract documents. Responsibilities include:

Conducts on-site inspections and enforcement of work being performed by contractors in compliance with the related contract plan and specifications and the City of Houston codes and ordinances.
Coordinates and conducts various types of measurements, inspections, and reviews to assure conformance with technical specifications.
Performs inspections, identifies problem areas and recommends solutions. Prepares and submits field notes, checklists, logs, and technical reports for various job sites.
Performs record keeping activities to maintain filing systems, reports and documentation.
Reviews drawings and specifications for a variety of municipal projects.
Meets with the general public, contractors, technical professionals and businesses to respond to inquiries and technical problems. Handles citizens' complaints and other job-related issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, up to forty (40) pounds and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

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

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: