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.  

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•         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, administer construction contracts and coordinate 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 prepare 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.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

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.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS 

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

 PREFERENCES:

o   Associate degree in construction technology, engineering or related field is desired.

o   Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector certification is desired.

o   Experience in operations, construction and or inspection of pump stations, treatment plants and water storage facilities.