Inspector C

City of Austin•Austin, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this position inspects and reviews City Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) or Developer Reimbursement Projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, City codes, and safety and environmental requirements. Performs multiple types of inspection/coordination of City of Austin construction projects (new and renovation work) for compliance of contracts, codes, specifications, health and safety, and environmental regulations. Performs inspections on CIP projects and developer reimbursements. Reviews plans, specifications, contracts, ordinances, etc. Records data on appropriate forms and logs, etc. Coordinates division/section activities with outside contractors and other divisions/sections. Investigates consumer/citizen complaints to determine validity. Schedules and observes flow tests, lab tests, soil density tests, and/or any other types of tests. Interprets, explains, and enforces City policies and procedures regarding technical standards, specifications, and ordinances. Checks and verifies contractor licenses, permits, authorization, and insurance. Compiles data and information for reports, cost estimates, change orders and revisions, and construction progress payment. Serves as spokesperson for the City to answer inquiries from concerned citizens. Issues Stop Work Orders for violations. Writes informational reports. Serves as key lead in the field and office. Prepares and/or changes orders and monthly construction pay estimates. May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Requirements

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge and ability to operate personal computer.
Knowledge of street, sidewalk and concrete construction methods, practices and materials.
Knowledge of the methods used in order to read and interpret blueprints, plans, maps and/or specifications.
Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures and regulations applicable to work being performed.
Knowledge of road construction materials.
Knowledge of heavy construction materials and methods.
Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations.
Knowledge of contract language.
Knowledge of the integration of the inspection functions with other operating and administrative functions of the department and the City.
Skill in making accurate measurements and computing quantities of materials used in construction.
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Skill in maintaining records and preparing written reports.
Skill in recognizing deviations from drawings and specifications.
Skill in determining quality of materials, workmanship and construction methods.
Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
Skill in requirements both orally and in writing to architects, contractors, developers and the public.
Skill in presenting data to provide timely information for management's use.
Skill in directing and controlling work of construction inspectors to accomplish unit programs effectively and on schedule.
Skill in interpreting building codes and recognizing the need for correction of construction activities that deviate from specifications.
Ability to climb (up/down), walk in rough terrain and confined spaces of construction sites with varying environmental conditions.
Ability to work varying work hours to meet project needs.
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to road and bridge inspection experience and/or utility construction or building inspections.
Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
Certification/license may be required by trade.

Nice To Haves

Certified as a commercial and residential building inspector under the certification program established by the international Code Council (ICC) or the ability to obtain with one (1) year from hire date.
Currently certified as a commercial and residential energy inspector under the certification program established by the International Code Council (ICC) or the ability to obtain with one (1) year from hire date.
Experience reading and reviewing engineering drawings.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Skilled in conflict resolution/ mediation.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Ability to work in various weather conditions and terrains (e.g., field work).

Responsibilities

Performs multiple types of inspection/coordination of City of Austin construction projects (new and renovation work) for compliance of contracts, codes, specifications, health and safety, and environmental regulations.
Performs inspections on CIP projects and developer reimbursements.
Reviews plans, specifications, contracts, ordinances, etc.
Records data on appropriate forms and logs, etc.
Coordinates division/section activities with outside contractors.
Coordinates division/section activities with other divisions/sections.
Investigates consumer/citizen complaints to determine validity.
Schedules and observes flow tests, lab tests, soil density tests, and/or any other types of tests.
Interprets, explains, and enforces City policies and procedures regarding technical standards, specifications, and ordinances.
Checks and verifies contractor licenses, permits, authorization, and insurance.
Compiles data and information for reports, cost estimates, change orders and revisions, and construction progress payment.
Serves as spokesperson for the City to answer inquiries from concerned citizens.
Issues Stop Work Orders for violations.
Writes informational reports.
Serves as key lead in the field and office.
Prepares and/or changes orders and monthly construction pay estimates.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.