PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTOR (Inspection and Compliances)

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested Division: Houston Permitting Center/Inspection and Compliances Location: 1002 Washington Avenue Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.* Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Inspects various types of civil construction including paving, water line, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, facilities construction, and traffic signalization for compliance with technical specifications and contract documents and records the field activities in the Daily Construction Report. Coordinates construction activities with contractors and the construction management team to prioritize time to assure the most important installations are covered daily. Attends various meetings to provide status updates, identify problem areas, and recommend resolutions. Other duties include, monitors, and testing lab activities for placed materials (i.e. concrete, asphalt, embedment/backfill of underground utilities, etc.), updating as-built drawings as needed, investigating customer complaints, and maintaining contract document files.

WORKING CONDITIONS This position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as a roll of construction drawings or record boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine exposures to moderate heat, cold moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. This position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Four (4) years of skilled experience related to construction are required.

Substitution: A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field may substitute for up to four years of the experience requirement.

Vocational training and education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Requires a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (A.P. 2-2).Preference will be given to candidates with that have earned the designation Certified Public Infrastructure (CPII) from the American Public Works Association. Ideal candidate will also have previous utility experience.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 17

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.