Construction Inspector

Join the dynamic Public Works team at the City of Highland Village as Construction Inspector and play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of our water, wastewater, roads and drainage systems. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works, you'll utilize your expertise in building construction methods, materials, and regulatory practices to conduct thorough inspections of new, existing, and altered infrastructure.

Join the dynamic Public Works team at the City of Highland Village as Construction Inspector and play a vital role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of our water, wastewater, roads and drainage systems. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works, you'll utilize your expertise in building construction methods, materials, and regulatory practices to conduct thorough inspections of new, existing, and altered infrastructure.

• Conduct periodic inspections of construction sites to ensure adherence to established regulatory practices, work orders, and objectives.
• Visit construction sites to verify compliance with plans and regulations, communicating effectively with contractors and developers to gather necessary information.
• Review and approve monthly pay requests during construction phases, assisting in the review of blueprints and specifications for compliance with city standards.
• Maintain detailed logs of inspections, photographs, and work performed in files, ensuring accurate data and reports are prepared.
• Utilize GIS mapping to track and document city infrastructure.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and divisions to facilitate efficient project management and compliance.

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational/technical training.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field, such as in construction or SWP3 BMP inspection.
• Considerable knowledge of building construction methods, materials, and principles.
• Familiarity with applicable municipal, regional, and state regulatory practices.
• Construction Inspector Certification desired.
• Valid State driver’s license required.

At The City of Highland Village, we offer a supportive work environment where your skills and expertise will be valued. Join us in our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of infrastructure and ensuring the safety and well‑being of our community.

• Excellent equipment and paid training
• Certification pay of up to $1,200 per year
• Up to $1,000 per year tuition reimbursement
• Health, Dental, vision, life, long term disability starting at $0.00 per month.
• Free telemedicine benefits including general medical, mental health, dermatology, neck & back care, & expert medical.
• 2 to 1 City Matching Retirement plan (employee contributes 7% & the City contributions 14% after 5 years vesting). Full time employees do not pay into Social Security.
• 2% City Matching 457 retirement account after 6 months employment
• 2 weeks' Vacation & 2 weeks' Sick leave accruals following introductory period
• 13 total paid holidays consisting of ten city holidays, one birthday holiday and two personal holidays.
• Certification Pay is dependent on completed qualified training. Please contact Human Resources for the list of qualified training courses.

The following benefits are currently in effect for regular status full-time employees
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Note:

The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify these benefits at any time, with or without notice.

Most positions are eligible for additional pay for certifications that are above and beyond the requirements of the position. Pay depends on the certifications and typically do not exceed $100 per month.

Supplemental…