Inspector II - Transportation Construction; Transportation and Public Works- Civil Service

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The Inspector II - Transportation Construction performs skilled inspections for construction projects impacting the public works utilities and related infrastructure. Monitors compliance and enforces regulations.

Essential Functions

• Conducts inspections in an assigned public works construction projects to determine compliance with safety, structural, zoning, plans, and/or applicable codes and ordinances; investigates alleged violations of federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations; ensures corrections are made for deficiencies and assists in determining methods to achieve conformance.
• Develops and issues notices of violation and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made; provides information to customers regarding codes and other regulatory requirements.
• Inspects a variety of construction projects completed by contractors and other entities to ensure compliance with city's paving, utility, and construction standards.
• Assists and supports other inspectors and construction personnel as needed; interacts and collaborates with engineers, contractors, and other agencies to ensure appropriate specifications are met for project compliance.
• Establishes inspection route and organizes inspection work; drives to various sites, documents inspection findings, and develops pass or fail reports accordingly; submits all information and evidence to ensure deficiencies are corrected.
• Keeps an approved list of new materials used in construction and changes in relevant codes and ordinances; measures, monitors, and tracks quantities of materials and services used during construction and maintains an accurate record of events to verify contractor's invoice quantities prior to payment.
• Performs general customer service; engages and communicates with contractors, engineers, and other individuals involved in construction projects and related areas.
• Performs all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of city, state, or federal codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and standards in construction and related projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of performing inspections and determining non‑compliant issues.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to produce written documents/reports with clearly organized thoughts.
• Ability to keep accurate records; comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• Knowledge of customer service practices and principles.

• EDUCATION:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Three (3) years of experience inspecting the design/construction/maintenance in any of the following areas:
  • streets, storm drainage systems
  • water/sewer mains, water/wastewater facilities
  • bridge improvements projects
• EQUIVALENCY:
  Associates degree (or higher) in a construction management or engineering field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• LICENSE:
  Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

$25.12 - $28.85

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.