Street Cut Inspector; A262123-1 Building Right of Way

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs routine and detailed inspections of public right‑of‑way such as sidewalks, streets, and easements to ensure compliance with City ordinances and regulations; identifies violations, issues citations when necessary, and works with property owners, contractors, or utility companies to resolve issues in accordance with municipal codes.

• Conducts inspections and enforces city and state ordinances of driveways and sidewalks, public rights of way, electrical and fiber optic cable, and water sewer and gas pipelines.
• Conducts plan reviews and field reports.
• Communicates with property owners, builders and contractors, engineers, and other City of Laredo Departments to explain permit and/or program application process, including requirements for submittal to City of Laredo Building Development Services Department.
• Provides customer service to the public by investigating new and ongoing 311 Call Center requests.
• Inspects construction of new development of subdivisions and plats within project sites; enforces state and city ordinances to issue citations; generates reports on new developments for City of Laredo Building, Environmental, and Engineering Departments Records.
• Makes decisions to correct on‑site conflicts if proposed plans are unsafe and/or do not comply with ADA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• ADA Construction Standards, Texas DOT Requirements, and City Code Ordinances, Land Development Code, Subdivision Ordinance, and Specification Manuel Requirements.
• Modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, and GIS.
• Texas 811 Excavation & Safety Training and OSHA Construction Safety and Health.
• Directional & Auger Bores, Open Trenching with Backfill, Compaction, Density, and Proctor Protocols for 3rd Party Testers.
• International Commercial Code (ICC), International Residential Code (IRC), or International Building Code (IBC) equivalent.
• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Skill in the use specialty equipment to measure construction accuracy as per required standards.
• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to perform Traffic Control.
• Ability to visualize proposed structure layout on empty properties and/or alterations on existing structures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Vehicles

Never

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Seldom

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

Frequently

• Loud noises…