PUBLIC Infrastructure Inspector; Inspection and Compliances

Applications accepted from:
All Persons Interested

Division:

Houston Permitting Center/Inspection and Compliances

Location

1002 Washington Avenue

Workdays & Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.
* Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Inspects various types of civil construction including paving, water line, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, facilities construction, and traffic signalization for compliance with technical specifications and contract documents and records the field activities in the Daily Construction Report. Coordinates construction activities with contractors and the construction management team to prioritize time to assure the most important installations are covered daily. Attends various meetings to provide status updates, identify problem areas, and recommend resolutions.

Other duties include, monitors, and testing lab activities for placed materials (i.e. concrete, asphalt, embedment/backfill of underground utilities, etc.), updating as-built drawings as needed, investigating customer complaints, and maintaining contract document files.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as a roll of construction drawings or record boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine exposures to moderate heat, cold moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. This position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) years of skilled experience related to construction are required.

Substitution: A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field may substitute for up to four years of the experience requirement.

Vocational training and education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (A.P. 2-2). Preference will be given to candidates with that have earned the designation Certified Public Infrastructure (CPII) from the American Public Works Association. Ideal candidate will also have previous utility experience.

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 skill 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 17

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.