Construction Inspector I- Corpus Christi - (2402192)
Position Information
The Corpus Christi Area Office is seeking a Construction Inspector interested in being part of a field team that oversees large complex construction while working in a fast-paced setting. In this position, this individual will be responsible for ensuring construction processes and specifications are being met for various roadway and bridge construction in Nueces County. This individual will also be accountable for performing field inspection, material testing, and problem solving in accordance with applicable specs and contract requirements. This individual will also assist in developing and maintaining effective relationships with Contractors, Suppliers, and the General Public
Minimum Salary: 42,521.00
Maximum Salary: 67,671.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Corpus Christi Dist Hdq 1701 S PADRE ISLAND DRIVE Corpus Christi 78416
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: Mon-Fri; 8-5
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
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:
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
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)
Position Description
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 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 materials 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:
- Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
- 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 adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
- Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and 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.
- Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.
- Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 4 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime 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.
Competencies:
- Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
- Basic roadway design
- Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
- Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Scheduling work assignments
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- 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
- Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
- Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT).
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jun 11, 2024, 11:41:09 AM
Unposting Date: Ongoing
State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist I
State Job Code/s: 2127
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information.