Description

Under general supervision of the Assistant Public Works Director, the Construction Inspector conducts a variety of construction inspection activities of capital improvement and private development projects, primarily focused on compliance of public water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage infrastructure with approved plans, specifications, and federal, state and City standards.  

 
Principal Duties:

• Perform daily field inspections of assigned capital improvement and private development projects for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and federal, state and City standards, including but not limited to, monitoring installation of public water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage infrastructure, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards, checking survey layouts and grades, and maintaining inspection records and documentation.
• Inspect construction by franchise companies that are utilizing the City’s right-of-way or easements.
• Assist with contract management and administration, including reviewing submitted payment applications for quantities of work completed and stored materials, developing a punch list upon recognition of substantial completion, issuing a Letter of Completion upon final completion, and assisting with and/or providing input in the development of change orders.
• Review plans and specifications of construction projects; attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, as required.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, citizens, landowners, developers, design engineer, project manager, other City departments, and/or regulatory agencies regarding project construction or related issues. 
• Provide technical information to City staff, which may include conducting research, requesting utility locates, providing special studies/design input, assisting in the development of cost estimates, and participating in updating the City’s design guidelines, details, and specifications.
• Observe field testing of construction materials and infrastructure and review test results for compliance with technical specifications and quality assurance; coordinate testing with outside laboratories, including but not limited to, obtaining payment authorization, verifying invoices, and recovering reimbursement for failed test.
• Note deficiencies and deviations from plans and specifications; confer serious problems and disagreements in interpretation to Assistant City Engineer, City Engineer, or project manager.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Construction Inspector II

This class level is the skilled classification for the Construction Inspector series. Incumbents are fully qualified to perform more complex inspections; incumbents work under general supervision performing highly skilled work on capital improvement projects. 

Principal Job Duties:

The Construction Inspector II performs all duties of the Construction Inspector, in addition to completing the following more complex Construction Inspector duties:

• Participate in and perform advanced construction inspections on City capital improvement projects.
• Take an active role in contract management and administration.
• Provide technical input regarding the creation and review of plans and specifications of construction projects.
• Work to remedy deficiencies and deviations from plans and specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Construction Inspector III

This class level is the highly skilled Construction Inspector who has significant experience and incumbents are fully qualified to perform and oversee construction inspections. Incumbents work under limited supervision and perform advanced level journeyman work on capital improvement projects. 

Principal Job Duties:

The Construction Inspector III performs all the duties of the I and II levels, in addition to performing the following:

• Coordinate the assignment of capital improvement projects for inspection.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to subordinate staff.
• Serve as a main point of contract for contractors, citizens, landowners, developers, design engineers, project managers, other city departments, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Requirements:

Required Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets, or drainage infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and survey notes
• Knowledge of basic surveying principles
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, construction developers and contractors and representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies
• Two (2) years of experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets and drainage infrastructure; Preferred
• Experience in quality assurance and material testing
• Knowledge of contractual relationships associated with public works construction

Additional requirements for Construction Inspector II 

• Incumbents must meet all requirements of the Construction Inspector I in addition to the following: 

Construction Inspector II Requirements:

Required Job Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED and three (3 years of experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets or drainage infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced knowledge of contractual relationships associated with public works construction
• Advanced knowledge of basic surveying principles
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, construction developers and contractors and representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies.

Additional Requirements for Construction Inspector III:

• Incumbents must meet all requirements of the Construction Inspector I and II in addition to the following:

Required: 

• High school Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in construction, water, sanitary, streets, or drainage infrastructure in a municipality; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possess (and maintain) a Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) Certification.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with ADA.

• Work is performed in both a standard office environment and outdoors at construction sites with periodic exposure to hazardous and unpleasant conditions, and a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures. 
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, and maneuver and walk on uneven terrain for extended periods of time, lift and/or carry objects weight up to 25 lbs., and use instrument to safely push/pull objects weighing 100+ lbs. 

Special Requirements:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Liberty Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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