Construction Inspector II, III, IV -Sinton Area Office

Overview

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

Construction Inspector II

• Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• 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.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Construction Inspector III (In addition to the above):

• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Construction Inspector IV (In addition to the above):

• May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience:
Construction Inspector II: 1 year of experience in construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
Construction Inspector III: 2 years of experience in construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
Construction Inspector IIII: 3 year of experience 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.
• Safety Impact Certificate, which will be issued by employer at time of hire

Competencies for Construction Inspector II
:

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Interpreting applicable information
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Construction Inspector III (In addition to the above):

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Construction Inspector IV (In addition to the…