Senior Inspector (Wastewater Operations)

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

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an inspector to manage and schedule work for sewer-related projects, locating manholes and lines, and communicating with the public.

The role involves inspecting monitor installations, interpreting codes, and preparing reports. Four years of journey-level experience is required, with Tier III Emergency Management duties and mandatory pre-employment drug testing.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree in inspection field or HS diploma with 18+ months inspection training.
• Four years journey-level or skilled inspection experience; journeyman level after apprenticeship in relevant areas (Electrical, Elevator Trades, Plumbing, Structural, A/C and Boiler).
• Emergency Management position at Tier III; pre-employment drug test and physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, schedule, and review work assignments for contractor sewer projects; locate manholes and sewer lines.
• Assist public with forms and provide code interpretations to ensure quality.
• Investigate inquiries and supervise rehabilitation inspections of the sewer collection system.

Education

Associate's degree in inspection field

High school diploma with 18+ months in inspection training

Job description

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Division: Houston Water

Reporting Location: Houston, TX

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

*Subject to change.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Inspects, Schedules, and review work assignments related to inspection services for work orders done by contractors to the sanitary sewer collection system. This involves locating manholes and sewer lines, communicating with the public, and finding potential construction issues. Inspects manhole monitors are installed correctly and communicating. Investigates inquiries concerning code interpretations and technical problems from contractors, technical professional and general 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 rehabilitations of the collection system.

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.

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

None

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.

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

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.