Engineering Inspector Specialist (Building Construction Inspector)

Travis County (TX)•Austin, TX

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more? Travis County's Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career. Performs inspections work to ensure compliance. Performs all work using appropriate safety procedures. This position is eligible to participate in a hybrid (on-site/remote) work schedule with the expectation that all operational needs are successfully met. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the first in a series of two engineering inspector-related job classifications within the Engineering and Architectural job family. This classification is distinguished by the performance of more routine duties assigned. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a related Engineering discipline AND two (2) years of related increasingly responsible inspection work experience;
OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Must have a valid TX Driver's License.
Must have prior building inspection experience including building envelope construction, interior renovations, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems and site work.
Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.
Knowledge of: Methods and procedures used in inspecting.
Federal, State and Local applicable laws, regulatory codes, rules, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures.
Principles, methods, practices and techniques of engineering.
Advanced mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning.
Engineering maps and records.
Principles and practices related to public works projects and or contract plans, specifications and estimates.
Methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement.
Computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related engineering applications.
Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in: Interpreting written documents, including construction plans, engineered blue prints, specifications and contract provisions.
Interpreting laboratory test data.
Analyzing data, technical engineering data and reports.
Applying principles and practices as used in engineering.
Adapting approved engineering methods and standards a variety of engineering projects.
Using and caring for equipment, tools and testing materials.
Using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other related electronic equipment.
Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
Problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions.
Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to: Interpret maps, plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes.
Perform technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepare plans and reports.
Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, developers, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Performs inspections of building construction projects for compliance of contracts, regulatory codes, specifications, rules, licenses, standards, policies and procedures. Reviews plans and specifications. Ensures quality and proper environmental management procedures.
Conducts site visits to collect data. Evaluates progress and note field conditions.
Provides technical interpretation and explanation of information and policies and procedures to the public, County staff and officials, developers, designers, architects, engineers, contractors and representatives of outside agencies.
Reviews and interprets plans, specifications, plats, maps and County standards.
Develops, maintains and updates databases. Prepares technical and administrative project reports.
Researches, investigates and analyzes issues. Prepares recommendations for professional staff.
Maintains accurate records and notes, and of office work activities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.