Infrastructure Inspector

Description

Under general supervision of the Director of Public Works, the position performs a variety of administrative and inspection duties, including, but not limited to managing and inspecting Capital Improvement Projects. The position requires coordination and implementation on a variety of public works projects and provides highly responsible and complex administrative and technical support to the Public Works Department.

• Assists in the planning & the coordinating of the day-to-day operations and project management progress.
• Manages assigned Capital Improvement Projects, responsible for supervising and inspecting utility new construction, facilities and repair of infrastructure.
• Performs assignments requiring the application of intensive and diversified knowledge of construction and management principles and practices relating to capital projects.
• Prepares plans and specifications for bids, administers construction contracts and coordinates with vendors, contractors, engineers, and other agencies that may be involved.
• Provides and coordinates training for department personnel as needed.
• Performs work with relative independence and judgment with initiative required to meet department operating requirements.
• Reviews testing data and prepares inspection reports.
• Reviews drawings and specifications for a variety of municipal projects.
• Inspects various civil construction sites to ensure compliance with technical specifications and contract documents.
• Records and submits all daily construction activities on reports and drawings, which include full and specific details on progress, plan modifications, equipment usage, materials, labor, etc. Attaches photographs to reports.
• Verifies materials used are in accordance with project specifications.
• Ensures contractor has properly notified residents of construction in the area.
• Responds to inquiries from the general public, civic groups, contractors, technical professionals and businesses.
• Assists other departments and performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience in water distribution, collections, and/or construction experience in pipe laying, paving or equivalent and experience with safety, training, and operation of equipment and experience with safety, training, and operation of equipment.

Valid Texas class C driver's license is required with a good driving record.

• An associate degree in construction technology, engineering or related field is desired.
• Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector certification is desired.
• Experience in operations, construction and/or inspection of pump stations, treatment plants and water storage facilities.

Abilities in the following:

• To work well with people and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• To work in inclement weather, after hours, weekends and holidays as required.
• To exercise judgment, decisiveness, and innovation in situations involving evaluation of information.
• Read and interpret construction blueprints, plans and drawings.

• Modern and complex principles and practices of record keeping.
• Construction and development principles and practices.
• Understanding of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software.

Good managerial skills developed through administrative and supervisory responsibility in the public works field.

Analyzing data and making recommendations regarding projects and expenditures.

To perform the essential functions of the job, must be able to:

• manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, prioritize, and organize work assignments.
• must have excellent supervisory, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills.

• Ability to lift up over 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate tools and equipment associated with the job.
• Abe to drive a vehicle.
• May be exposed to moving traffic, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, fumes,…