Inspector

City of Houston • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector works in the Houston Permitting Center’s Floodplain Management section of Houston Public Works. The role conducts inspections of sanitary, water, storm, paving, street cut permits, driveways, sidewalks, floodplain areas, illegal fill sites, and new construction or construction revisions to assess compliance with specifications. The Inspector identifies problem areas, recommends solutions, and responds to inquiries and technical issues from engineers, developers, contractors, members of the public, and other government entities.

The position also maintains records and documentation, researches and evaluates plans and specifications, investigates violations, and participates in enforcement activities, including writing citations. After flooding or tropical events, the Inspector participates in disaster recovery activities, including preliminary damage assessments and substantial damage declarations. This is a Tier II Emergency Management position. The work routinely involves lifting items up to 40 pounds and/or extended periods of walking on rough surfaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Up to 18 months of education or training in the area of inspection to be performed.
• Two years of journey-level or skilled experience related to the area of inspection to be performed.
• May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Floodplain Manager or experience in floodplain management.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of sanitary, water, storm, paving, street cut permits, driveways, sidewalks, floodplain areas, illegal fill sites, and new construction or construction revisions for compliance with specifications.
• Identify problem areas and recommend solutions.
• Meet with engineers, developers, contractors, the general public, and other government entities to respond to inquiries and technical problems.
• Maintain filing systems, reports, and documentation.
• Research and evaluate plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Investigate violations and participate in enforcement activities, including writing citations.
• Participate in disaster recovery activities after flooding or tropical events, including preliminary damage assessments and substantial damage declarations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED