Construction Inspector

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

8h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to perform a wide range of field engineering construction inspection duties of public works and capital improvement projects. The Construction Inspector position earns competitive pay of $15.05/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalency
Three (3) years' experience in Public Works/Municipal Construction Inspections
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attentive to detail
Dependability

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in related field
Five (5) years' experience in Public Works/Municipal Construction Inspections
General office procedures and policies
General office equipment and computers
Prefers hands-on work
Enjoy working as part of a team

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluation of the work of the construction contractor
Providing technical support
Preparing and submitting paperwork
Performing field testing and sample collection
Checking materials inventory utilized on site
Reviewing and approving results
Ensuring materials are in accordance with City's Engineering standards, details' specifications, approved plans, and normal construction practices
Performing inspection tests to evaluate compliance of work with project requirements
Reporting all problems, deviations from plans, unusual conditions
Providing technical support to the Public Works and Utilities Departments
Reviewing all payment requests
Providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed