Position Purpose

The Public Works Construction Inspector III performs skilled professional inspections for construction projects impacting the public works utilities and related infrastructure. Monitors compliance, enforces regulations, and provides leadership for other inspectors.

Public Works – Construction: Responsible for the inspection of construction projects and/or improvements and repair in public right-of-way (e.g., utility repair/upgrade, street/alley reconstruction, and drainage/erosion-control projects, etc.) to ensure compliance with city codes, ordinances, standards and specifications. Requires the ability to read, interpret and approve engineering plans and construction specifications to provide direction to staff and communicate with outside entities (e.g., developers, surveyors, engineers, contractors, and citizens). Also, requires the ability to calculate quantities and sketch as-built information. Requires the experience to train lower level Inspectors as well as fill in for the Supervisor when needed. May require various work shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays), the ability to crawl, climb and/or stoop on construction sites and extensive walking. Subject to traffic hazards and varying weather conditions.

Essential Functions

1 Conducts inspections in an assigned public works construction projects to determine compliance with safety, structural, zoning, plans, and/or applicable codes and ordinances; investigates alleged violations of federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations; ensures corrections are made for deficiencies and assists in determining methods to achieve conformance.

2 Develops and issues notices of violation and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made; provides information to customers regarding codes and other regulatory requirements.

3 Inspects a variety of construction projects completed by contractors and other entities to ensure compliance with city's paving, utility, and construction standards.

4 Monitors and oversees the work of other inspectors and solves more challenging inspection related problems; interacts and collaborates with engineers, contractors, and other agencies to ensure appropriate specifications are met for project compliance.

5 Establishes inspection route and organizes inspection work; drives to various sites, documents inspection findings, and develops pass or fail reports accordingly; submits all information and evidence to ensure deficiencies are corrected.

6 Keeps an approved list of new materials used in construction and changes in relevant codes and ordinances; measures, monitors, and tracks quantities of materials and services used during construction and maintains an accurate record of events to verify contractor's invoice quantities prior to payment.

7 Performs professional customer service; engages and communicates with contractors, engineers, and other individuals involved in construction projects and related areas; provides direction and leadership for other inspectors.

8 Performs all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE :

• Four (4) years of experience inspecting the design/construction/maintenance of streets, storm drainage systems, water/sewer mains, water/wastewater facilities and/or bridge improvements projects.

EQUIVALENCIES:

• An associate degree in engineering, construction management or business fields plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a non-specified field plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a specified field plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSE :

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENT :

• Subject to fieldwork conditions.

Supplemental Information

10 Knowledge of City of Dallas plat regulations, Public Works paving and drainage and Dallas Water Utilities water and wastewater design manuals, Dallas Water Utilities and Public Works construction standards, Council of Governments specifications, and the Dallas Development Code.
11 Knowledge of construction materials and standards.
12 Knowledge of personnel procedures and practices.
13 Knowledge of zoning regulations and planning policies, regulations, and directives.
infrastructure activities. Ability to read and understand engineering plans.
14 Ability to establish and maintain an effective rapport with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees, and the public.

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.

Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.