Construction Inspector

City of Athens•City of Athens, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled construction inspection work for municipal infrastructure and development projects. Inspects utility, roadway, drainage, pavement, subdivision, and commercial development improvements to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, City standards, and applicable regulations. Provides technical inspection support to the Utilities and Public Works Departments.

Requirements

Must possess a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal utility construction, public works construction, roadway construction, subdivision development, commercial site development, construction inspection, or related infrastructure projects.
Valid Texas Driver's License required.
Ability to obtain certifications relevant to construction inspection and public infrastructure as required by the City.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or college coursework in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Public Works, or a related field is preferred.
Experience inspecting water, wastewater, drainage, street, concrete, and asphalt pavement construction is preferred.
APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII), NICET, ICC, ACI, TxDOT, or related certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs inspections of public infrastructure, utility, roadway, drainage, subdivision, commercial development, and capital improvement projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, and City standards.
Inspects installation of water distribution, wastewater collection, storm drainage, pavement, concrete, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and related public infrastructure improvements.
Reviews construction staking, line and grade, dimensions, elevations, materials, and testing reports to verify compliance with project requirements.
Coordinates with contractors, developers, engineers, testing laboratories, utility providers, and City staff regarding construction activities and inspection findings.
Documents project progress through daily inspection reports, photographs, field notes, and related construction records.
Identifies deficient work and notifies appropriate parties of required corrective actions.
Monitors construction activities for compliance with traffic control, erosion control, trench safety, and other applicable safety requirements.
Assists with project closeout activities, final inspections, warranty inspections, and acceptance of completed improvements.
Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints related to construction and development activities.
Provides inspection support to the Utilities and Public Works Departments.
Adheres to City policies, departmental procedures, and safety requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.