Construction Inspector II-V (Pampa Area Office) bei Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation · Pampa, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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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 material 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 for a Construction Inspector II include:
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- 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.
- Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
- Prepares monthly and final estimates.
- Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
- Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Construction Inspector III include:
- Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
- 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.
- Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
- Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
- 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.
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Construction Inspector IV include:
- Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Additional Duties for a Construction Inspector V include:
- Represents the Department in dealings with producers and suppliers.
- Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and revie activities for plan development.
- Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
- Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
- Ensures inspectors turn in monthly estimates in an accurate and timely manner to facilitate payments to contractors.
- May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
- 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.
- Oversees preparation of monthly and final estimates.
- Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
- Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
- 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 II: *1 year of experience
Construction Inspector III: *2 years of experience
Construction Inspector IV: *3 years of experience
Construction Inspector V: *4 years of experience
*Experience must be in 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.
Competencies for a Construction Inspector II & III:
Extensive knowledge of:
- Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
Considerable knowledge of:
- Basic roadway design
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Expert skill in:
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Proficient skill in:
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Additional Competencies for a Construction Inspector IV:
Extensive knowledge of:
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Considerable knowledge of:
- Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
- Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
Expert skill in:
- Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
Proficient skill in:
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Additional Competencies for a Construction Inspector V:
Extensive knowledge of:
- Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
Expert skill in:
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Proficient skill in:
- Scheduling work assignments
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Instructing others
Other Attributes:
- 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
- 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
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
- 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.
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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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