Capital Projects Inspector

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Capital Projects Inspector conducts construction inspections of City of El Paso capital projects and provides skilled technical support to the Engineering Department. The inspector examines municipal construction projects for compliance with approved plans and specifications and applicable codes, ordinances, and laws. The work includes skilled inspection of foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, roofing, and other building systems. The inspector may research technical questions and coordinate assistance from other experts, contributing to oversight of the legal and efficient use of taxpayer investments in municipal facilities. The position prepares detailed oral and written technical reports on inspection results and may present findings to management staff or elected officials at official meetings. It also supervises assigned personnel, including directing and evaluating their daily work, enforcing workplace rules and safe practices, supporting staff development, and recommending staffing or employee-status changes. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or higher.
Two years of journey-, master-, or supervisory-level building trades experience.
Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
MOS Code: 91E (Army) or 811 (Coast Guard).

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site technical inspections of construction projects, including buildings, parks, facilities, and street and drainage improvements.
Inspect construction for compliance with approved plans and specifications and applicable codes, ordinances, or laws.
Inspect foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, roofing, and other building systems.
Research technical questions and coordinate assistance from other experts as needed.
Prepare detailed oral or written technical reports of inspection results.
Make oral presentations to management staff and/or elected officials at official meetings when requested.
Schedule, assign, instruct, guide, check, and evaluate the day-to-day work of assigned personnel.
Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance, and safe working practices.
Counsel and motivate staff and maintain harmonious working relationships.
Arrange for or engage in employee training and development.
Recommend staffing and employee-status changes.
Interview applicants and recommend selections.
Perform other duties as assigned.