Infrastructure Repairs Inspector

Harris County•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking talented candidates for the role of an Infrastructure Repairs Inspector. Responsible for inspecting and providing quality control of the Harris County Flood Control District’s drainage and channel maintenance projects. The Inspector will work closely with outside contractors to carry out construction repairs on drainage channels, detention basins, out falls, slope failures, and other repairs on open waterways within Harris County.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Experience in construction inspection or a similar field.
Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Good verbal & written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
Good organizational skills.
Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of bayou, drainage area, and rights-of-way maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Construction Management or a related field from an accredited college or university
Previous inspection experience in interpreting drainage and flood control construction plans and inspecting construction installations.
Knowledge of GIS Software and ArcMap
Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Inspect Harris County Flood Control District's infrastructure maintenance projects involving channels, basins, outfall pipes and slope failures.
Measure, calculate, and verify contract quantities completed by the contractor for payment.
Maintain daily records of work performed by contractors.
Complete project work orders and schedule contract work.
Conduct site evaluations of completed, active and future projects.
Prepare invoice estimates for monthly contractor payments.
Complete daily status reports, project reports, and contractor work schedules.
Schedule and conduct project update meetings with contractor representatives.
Interact and mediate with contractors, engineers, and Harris County Flood Control District staff to resolve problems identified on the plans or on the job site.
Review developer or utility construction plans and specifications involving non flood control features for compliance with the Harris County Flood Control District criteria.
Acts as back-up for flood gate operations which may require activities beyond the usual work hours.
May perform other duties that can be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.