Transportation Construction Inspector

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to monitor construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. The role involves coordinating with various departments and managing on-site conditions. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Vacation and sick time

Retirement program

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive transportation construction inspection experience.
• Valid Texas State Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction work for compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff for task management.
• Attend construction project meetings and field assessments.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Observation

Education

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering

High school diploma

Job description

About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Precinct One’s mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.

What you will do at Precinct One:

The Transportation Construction Inspector monitors on-going construction work to ensure compliance with standards, plans and specifications. The successful candidate will coordinate Precinct maintenance staff for the management of task, orders and constituent requests. You will assess and evaluates on-site conditions and determine appropriate work assignments. This position will also be responsible for coordinating other Harris County departments to ensure appropriate inspection and effective project management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• You will attend construction project meetings, field coordination meetings, and department coordination meetings.
• Perform site assessments for potential work tasks.
• Monitor work orders and capital project construction work for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Input and manage data using data management tools and project management programs.
• Review project plans, specifications, project schedules and other construction documents for compliance with project scope.
• Participate in emergency services in preparation for, during and following emergency-type events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or [e-mail].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field of study from an accredited college or university

OR:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or university
  
• Three (3) years of progressive transportation construction inspection experience
  

License:

• Valid Texas State Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Infrastructure CIP, Operations and Maintenance best practices
• Ability to observe construction activities and identify potential issues.
• Awareness of transportation infrastructure components, such as roads, bridges, and drainage systems.
• Understand basic construction processes and terminology
• Familiarity with construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of general workplace and construction safety practices.
• Basic understanding of local, state, and federal transportation regulations.
• Awareness of common construction materials like concrete, asphalt, and aggregate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
  
  
  

NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Experience:

• Prior Government, municipal/county public works experience(preferred)

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Work hours for this position are typically 8-hours, 5 days per week with occasional after-hours and/or weekend work. For emergency events, additional work hours are expected and may include up to 24 – hour shifts and 7-day work weeks.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• This position includes standard office work which may require remaining stationary and working at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. At times files or boxes must be transported weighing up to 15lbs. It also includes fieldwork which may require driving to and walking through active job sites and/or undeveloped areas containing uneven and sloped surfaces.
• This position may operate in an indoor professional office environment and/or outdoor environment. Exposure to various and extreme weather conditions, temperature variations, loud noises and possible dangerous chemicals could be encountered.

What You Get in Return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole.You will be in a mission-driven organization surrounded by colleagues who bring their best to work each day and collaborate to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

About Precinct OneThere are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government.With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian and 1 percent other.Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the Shell Energy Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 20 parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

How to apply

If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.