Inspector II - Construction

POSITION SUMMARY
This position requires advanced level construction work involving the continuous, onsite inspection of municipal-type construction as assigned by the Construction Inspector Supervisor. May provide guidance to coordinate work of Construction Inspector I.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Inspects the construction of all new facilities for the Authority for the purpose of determining that such facilities are completed in
accordance with the plans and specifications.

2. Advises the Construction Inspector Supervisor when the Contractor does not implement corrective action.

3. Keeps a daily log of all activities, weather conditions, quantities of work, etc.

4. Verifies the quantity of work accomplished on each monthly estimate, signs and recommends for payment.

5. Ensures that materials and equipment installed conform to approved submittals.

6. Available to the Contractor during all working hours for the purpose of resolving questions that may arise concerning the
construction.

7. Ensures that construction activities are confined to certified easements or project site and that special conditions of easement
grants are fulfilled.

8. When necessary, reviews Contractors' weekly payrolls and interviews Contractor’s employees for compliance with Davis-Bacon
requirements. May require extended work hours or weekend work hours.

9. Coordinates contractors activities with project plant operations.

10. Reviews contract documents.

11. Coordinates various tests of material and equipment such as concrete slump test, compression test and soil density test where
needed.

WORK LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.
QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
(required level of education)
High school diploma or GED. Sixty college credit hours in the field of math and/or physics preferred.

EXPERIENCE
(minimum years and types of related experience required)
Six years of on-the-job training as a minimum with four years in construction related work.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
(any specialized certifications licenses or registrations required by TRA or other authority in order to do the job, including those the incumbent must be able to obtain)
Valid Texas driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE
(Information or facts than employee must know in order to be able to perform the work)
Basic math.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(developed capability to use or apply knowledge effectively or dexterity/coordination in the performance of physical tasks)
This position performs duties with minimal supervision and may coordinate the work of more junior inspectors. Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications is essential in order to locate and prevent potential problems.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Receives periodic supervision and uses guidelines/range of procedures. Follows periodic direct instructions and guidelines, uses policies and procedures that require some interpretation. Problems that cannot be addressed through an existing guideline, policy or procedure are referred to supervisor or more senior position. Incumbent must exercise judgment about whether to escalate issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires moderate physical exertion with daily lifting requirements of up to 25 pounds and lifting of up to 60 pounds on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions include exposure to weather and chemical hazards. Position may require relocation for an extended period.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Surveyor's transit, survey level, rod, steel tape, camera, laptop, coating tools and electrical metering.