Position Information

TxDOT's Childress District is looking for a Construction Inspector I, II or III in the Childress Area Office . Are you looking for a long career with a great work life balance in a stable and safe work environment? Are you looking for a job that has many great benefits, opportunities, and retirement? If so, then TxDOT and the Childress District is for YOU! TxDOT is a diverse agency, with over 13,000 employees state wide, and provides development opportunities with room to grow in your career.

Position Location: 7599 US 287, Childress TX 79201 Overnight Travel: Up to 5%

Salary Plan/Grade:

E093 Construction Inspector I: B18 $42,521 - $67,671 yearly

E094 Construction Inspector II: B19 $45,244 - $72,408 yearly

E095 Construction Inspector III: B20 $48,158 - $77,477 yearly

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Position Description

Construction Inspector I:

Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Construction Inspector II:

Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Construction Inspector III:

Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. [Trains others]. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. [Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence}.

The essential duties for the Construction Inspector I include:

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.

• Conducts project reviews and inspections with FHA or FAA inspectors and district/division project managers.

• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.

• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.

• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.

• Performs drafting, design and/or surveying work.

• Prepares monthly and final estimates.

• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.

• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.

• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Construction Inspector II include:

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.

• Conducts project reviews and inspections with FHA or FM inspectors and district/division project managers.

• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.

• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.

• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.

• Performs drafting, design and/or surveying work.

• Prepares monthly and final estimates.

• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.

• Resolves differences in Interpretation of plans and specifications.

• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.

• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.

• Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Construction Inspector III include:

• Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.

• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.

• Conducts project reviews and inspections with FHA or FAA inspectors and district/division project managers.

• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.

• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.

• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.

• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements• reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.

• Performs drafting, design and/or surveying work.

• Prepares and reviews correspondence.

• Prepares monthly and final estimates.

• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.

• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.

• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.

• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.

• Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education : High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Construction Inspector I: 4 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Construction Inspector II : 5 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent)

• Construction Inspector III: 6 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience. Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent)

Competencies:

The required competencies for the Construction Inspector I include:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems

• Basic roadway design

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements

• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

• Basic traffic management and control procedures

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations

• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities

• Application of engineering fundamentals

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

• Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Maintaining a safe working relationship

• Scheduling work assignments

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Additional competencies for Construction Inspector II include:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements

• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

• Basic traffic management and control procedures

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

• Basic roadway design

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments

• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Application of engineering fundamentals

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

• Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Maintaining a safe working relationship

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities

• Instructing others

• Scheduling work assignments

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Additional competencies for Construction Inspector III include:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements

• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

• Basic traffic management and control procedures

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

• Basic roadway design

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information t technology related systems

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards and instruments

• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations

• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities

• Scheduling work assignments

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Instructing others

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Application of engineering fundamentals

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

• Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports

• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Maintaining a safe working relationship

• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Subject to noise

• Subject to vibration

• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals

• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation

• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand

• Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures: view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) .

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.