Construction Inspector I, II, III, IV-Alice Area Office bei Texas Department of Transportation

Are you looking to grow and obtain additional skills in highway construction work? As a Construction Inspector with the Alice Area Office, you will review and manage the construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor build roadways and related structures, signs, etc. in accordance with plans and specifications. If you are a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized person interested in working in a team environment to produce deliverables in a goal-driven atmosphere, apply now!

Annual Salary Ranges:

Construction Inspector I   (B18) $45,521- $71,055
Construction Inspector II  (B19) $48,244- $76,028
Construction Inspector III (B20) $51,158- $81,351
Construction Inspector IV (B21) $54,278- $87,046

This position is for one (1) Construction Inspector I, II, III or IV. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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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/or 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 materials 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:

Construction Inspector I:

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Construction Inspector II:

In addition to the above

• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

   

Construction Inspector III:

In addition to the above

• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

   

Construction Inspector IV:

In addition to the above

• May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

   

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Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 

• Construction Inspector I -  No experience required. 
• Construction Inspector II - 1 year* in construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or 
  transportation engineering support related experience. 
• Construction Inspector III - 2 years* construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
• Construction Inspector IV - 3 Years* construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support 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.
• Safety Impact Certificate, which will be issued by employer at time of hire

Competencies:

Construction Inspector I:

• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Construction Inspector II:

In addition to the above

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Construction Inspector III:

In addition to the above

• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Interpreting applicable information

Construction Inspector IV:

In addition to the above

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

  
   

   

  Conditions of Employment:
  Please click this link to 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, at 40.151(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.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

• Must be able to report for duty within 45 minutes of notification on a 24-hour basis to respond to emergency situations

   

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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
 

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information.

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