Construction Inspector IV, V or VI: Transportation Operations (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

This position oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Construction Inspector IV: 3 YEARS experience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.
Construction Inspector V: 4 YEARS experience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.
Construction Inspector VI: 5 YEARS experience in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.
(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Basic roadway design
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
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, applicable programs, applications, and systems
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
Instructing others
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Interpreting applicable information
Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
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
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Standing-prolonged periods of time
Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
Talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
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
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.

Responsibilities

Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Ensures inspectors turn in monthly estimates in an accurate and timely manner to facilitate payments to contractors.
Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
Composes correspondence, report and supporting documents; files.
Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations
May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Trains and makes training-related recommendations to staff on new operations