Engineering Inspector Specialist Sr (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 complex inspections work to ensure compliance. Performs complaint investigation and enforcement. 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 second 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 complex duties assigned. This classification acts as a supervisor for a crew of inspectors. 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 three (3) 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.
Knowledge of: Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of: Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
Knowledge of: Principles, methods, practices and techniques of engineering.
Knowledge of: Advanced mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning.
Knowledge of: Engineering maps and records.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices related to public works projects and or contract plans, specifications and estimates.
Knowledge of: Methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement.
Knowledge of: Computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related engineering applications.
Knowledge of: Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
Skill in: Interpreting written documents, including construction plans, engineered blue prints, specifications and contract provisions.
Skill in: Interpreting laboratory test data.
Skill in: Analyzing data, technical engineering data and reports.
Skill in: Applying principles and practices as used in engineering.
Skill in: Adapting approved engineering methods and standards a variety of engineering projects.
Skill in: Using and caring for equipment, tools, and testing materials.
Skill in: Using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other related electronic equipment.
Skill in: Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
Skill in: Problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions.
Skill in: Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to: Interpret maps, plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes.
Ability to: Perform technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepare plans and reports.
Ability to: Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
Ability to: Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
Ability to: Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, developers, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections of building construction projects for compliance of contracts, regulatory codes, specifications, rules, licenses, standards, policies and procedures. Review plans and specifications. Ensure quality and proper environmental procedures.
Supervises and performs inspections for compliance of contracts, regulatory codes, specifications, rules, permits, licenses, standards, policies and procedures. Reviews plans, specifications, and prepares project estimates. Ensures quality and proper environmental management procedures.
Conducts site visits to collect data. Evaluates progress and notes 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.
Participates in the processing of permits. Ensures compliance with permits. Performs complaint investigation and enforcement.
Reviews and interprets plans, specifications, estimates, plats, maps and County standards.
Develops, maintains and updates databases. Prepares technical and administrative project documents and reports.
Researches, investigates and analyzes problems and issues. Prepares recommendations, including solutions, for professional staff.
Maintains accurate records and notes, and of office work activities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.