Construction Inspector II or III: Bastrop Area Office; Austin District

Position: Construction Inspector II or III: Bastrop Area Office (Austin District)

This position inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects.

Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

Additional Responsibilities for a Construction Inspector III

• Ensures prompt notification and repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience

• Construction Inspector II
  
  Experience:
  
  1
  
  YEA R in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.
• Construction Inspector III
  
  Experience:
  
  2
  
  YEARS in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials, or process inspection; or related experience.
• (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
• Subject to noise.
• Light work:
  Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by spoken words.

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the standard conditions of employment for all positions:
Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, (e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

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