Senior Inspector (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston's Public Works department is seeking an experienced inspector for the Houston Water/WasteWater Operations division. You will schedule and review work assignments for sewer cleaning, televising, and maintenance, coordinating with contractors to ensure compliance with specifications.

You will conduct field inspections, prepare reports, and assist the public with forms while interpreting codes to support quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in a field closely related to inspection or a high school diploma with certification/licensing in a technical specialty program over 18 months in inspection.
• Four years of journey level or skilled inspection experience; journey level after apprenticeship for certain trades.
• Valid Texas Driver License and compliance with City of Houston driving policy.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, prepares and reviews work assignments related to cleaning and televising, preventative maintenance, and collection system maintenance assigned to contractors for the sanitary sewer collection system.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries concerning sanitary sewer issues, code interpretations and technical problems from contractors, professionals and the public.
• Prepares and reviews reports, forms, and records; assists the public with various forms; provides code interpretation to enhance technical quality.
• Conducts inspections related to cleaning and television of the collection system to ensure conformance to project specifications and contract documents.

Skills

Inspection experience

Public inquiries handling

Education

Associate's degree

High school diploma or GED with 18+ months technical certification

Job description

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/ WasteWater Operations

Reporting Location: 3100 Galveston Rd*

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm*

• Subject to change.

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Schedules, prepares and reviews work assignments related to cleaning and televising, preventative maintenance, and collection system maintenance assigned to contractors for the sanitary sewer collection system. Investigates and responds to inquiries concerning, sanitary sewer issues, code interpretations and technical problems from contractors, technical professionals and the public. Prepares and reviews reports, forms, and records. Assist general public with preparing various forms. Provides code interpretation to enhance technical quality. Conducts various inspections related to cleaning and television of the collection system to ensure conformance to project specifications and contract documents.

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 department of public works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires an Associate's degree in a field closely related to the area of inspection to be performed; or a high school diploma/GED and certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months in the area of inspection to be performed.
• Experience Requirements: Four years of journey level or skilled experience in the area of inspection to be performed are required. In the areas for Electrical, Elevator Trades, Plumbing, Structural, and A/C and Boiler, experience must be journey level experience received after completion of apprenticeship program.
• License Requirements: Valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2)
• 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 Evaluation.

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 22

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.