Construction Inspector -II Huntsville AO

Position Information

TxDOT's Huntsville Area Office is looking for a Construction Inspector I or II. Are you looking for a long career with a great work life balance in a stable and safe work environment? Are you looking for a job that has many great benefits, opportunities, and retirement? If so, then TxDOT and the Bryan District is calling your name!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

• Construction Inspector I: $45,521 - $71,055
• Construction Inspector II: $48,244 - $76,028
• Minimum Salary: 45,521.00
• Maximum Salary: 76,028.00
• Pay Basis:
  Yearly
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Work Locations:
  Huntsville-Walker Co Ae/Maint 580 IH 45 N Huntsville 77320
• Travel:
  Yes, 10% of the Time
• Shift: Day
• Job Location Flexibility:
  Onsite

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

• 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.
• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• 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.
• Supports district maintenance personnel in charge of district routine maintenance inspections.
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• Experience:
  
  Construction Inspector I:
  None;
  Construction Inspector II: 1 year of experience in 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.)
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with…