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Description ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Construction Inspector Supervisor, Senior
Construction Inspector Supervisor
Construction Inspector III
Construction Inspector II
Position Summary This is an intermediate-level inspection position involving the continuous on-site inspection of municipal-type construction of new facilities for the Authority with the purpose of determining that such facilities are completed in accordance with the details of the plans and specifications. Work may be assigned by the Construction Inspector Supervisor or Construction Inspector II.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Inspects the construction of all new facilities for the Authority for the purpose of determining that such facilities are completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
- Coordinates various tests of material and equipment such as concrete slump test, compression test, and soil density test where needed.
- Advises the Construction Inspector II or the Construction Inspector Supervisor when corrections are not made by the contractor.
- Keeps a daily log of all activities, weather conditions, work quantities, etc.
- Verifies the quantity of work accomplished on each monthly estimate, sign and recommend for payment.
- Remains available to the Contractor during all working hours for the purpose of resolving questions that may arise concerning the details of construction. May require extended work hours and weekend work hours.
- Ensures that construction activities are confined to certified easements or project sites and that special conditions of easement grants are fulfilled.
- When necessary, reviews contractor’s weekly payrolls and interviews contractor’s employees for compliance with Davis-Beacon requirements.
- Coordinates contractor’s activities with project plant operations.
- Reviews contract documents.
- Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
No significant financial responsibility.
Qualifications EDUCATION
(required level of education)
High school diploma or GED. Sixty college credit hours in the field of math and/or physics is preferred.
Experience (minimum years and types of related experience required)
Four years of on-the-job training with four years in construction-related work.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
(any specialized certifications licenses or registrations required by TRA or other authority in order to do the job, including those the incumbent must be able to obtain)
Valid Texas driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE
(Information or facts that employee must know in order to be able to perform the work)
Basic math.
Skills And Abilities (developed capability to use or apply knowledge effectively or dexterity/coordination in the performance of physical tasks)
This position performs duties with minimal supervision and is responsible for its own work. Must possess the ability to recognize potential problems through various testing methods and correct or notify appropriate personnel. Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors and co-workers.
GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Receives periodic supervision and uses guidelines/range of procedures. Follows periodic direct instructions and guidelines, uses policies and procedures that require some interpretation. Problems that cannot be addressed through an existing guideline, policy, or procedure are referred to a supervisor or more senior position. The incumbent must exercise judgment about whether to escalate issues.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions include exposure to weather and chemical hazards. The position may require relocation for an extended period.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Surveyor's transit, survey level, steel tape, camera, laptop, coating tools, and electrical metering.
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors, Relocation,