Construction Inspector I, II, III or IV: Georgetown Area Office (Austin District) bei Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation · Georgetown, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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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. 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:
The essential duties for a Construction Inspector I,II, or III or IV include:
- 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.
- Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
- Prepares monthly and final estimates.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Additional responsibilities required for a Construction Inspector II include:
- Prepares and reviews correspondence.
- Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
- Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Additional responsibilities required for a Construction Inspector III include:
- Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
- Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
Additional responsibilities required for a Construction Inspector IV include:
- Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
- Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- Conducts project reviews and inspections with FHA or FAA inspectors and district/division project managers.
- Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
- Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
- Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
- Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Ensures prompt notification and/or repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.
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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 experience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.
Construction Inspector III: 2 YEARS experience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.
Construction Inspector IV: 3 YEARS experience 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:
Competencies required for a Construction Inspector I-IV include:
- 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
Additional Competencies required for a Construction Inspector II or III include:
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Additional competencies required for a Construction Inspector IV include:
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
- Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
- Scheduling work assignments
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
- Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise and vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- 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
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
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.
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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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