PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTOR (Inspection and Compliances)

City of Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Public Infrastructure Inspector works for the Houston Permitting Center’s Inspection and Compliances division at 1002 Washington Avenue. The position inspects civil construction projects—including paving, water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, facilities construction, and traffic signalization—to verify compliance with technical specifications and contract documents. It records field activities in the Daily Construction Report and coordinates construction activities with contractors and the construction management team to prioritize inspections. The inspector attends meetings to provide status updates, identify problem areas, and recommend resolutions. Additional duties include monitoring and testing laboratory activities for placed materials, updating as-built drawings, investigating customer complaints, and maintaining contract document files. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at Tier III.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Four years of skilled experience related to construction. A bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field may substitute for up to four years of experience; vocational training and education may substitute year-for-year for up to four years.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's driving policy (A.P. 2-2).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII) designation from the American Public Works Association.
• Previous utility experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect civil construction, including paving, water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, facilities construction, and traffic signalization, for compliance with technical specifications and contract documents.
• Record field activities in the Daily Construction Report.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors and the construction management team to prioritize important installations for daily inspection.
• Attend meetings to provide status updates, identify problem areas, and recommend resolutions.
• Monitor and test laboratory activities for placed materials, including concrete, asphalt, and underground utility embedment and backfill.
• Update as-built drawings as needed.
• Investigate customer complaints.
• Maintain contract document files.

What This Job Offers

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