Position Information

If you have construction and inspection experience and are looking to build your skills, gain construction/engineering experience, and grow your career; then, TXDOT's Odessa District is the place for you! This position reports to the Odessa Area Office which is comprised of a diverse staff that includes licensed engineers, inspectors, designers, recordkeepers, and engineering assistants.

TXDOT offers outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth/advancement, work/life balance and supports construction inspectors through the Inspector Development Program, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification, Hot Mix Asphalt Training and Certification, as well as, soil, flex base and aggregate certifications.

This position will oversee the Area Office material testing lab, maintain calibrations and records, perform material sampling, perform contractor/consultant lab inspections and perform construction inspections. Start growing your professional career with TXDOT, apply today!

Salary / Plan Grade:

Construction Inspector IV: B21 $51,278 - $82,901 / yearly

Construction Inspector V: B22 $54,614 - $88,703 / yearly

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

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

Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. OR Oversees statewide oversight activities for construction projects; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of Site Manager activities.

Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

The essential duties for a Construction Inspector IV include :

• Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.
• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• 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.
• Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• 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.
• Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
• Schedules, coordinates and performs in-plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for a Construction Inspector V include :

• Rejects substandard material and informs producers and suppliers of material and production problems.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
• Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience :

Construction Inspector V = 7 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.

Construction Inspector V = 8 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

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Having the following certifications is preferred:

• Level 1A HMA Plant Specialist, Level 1B HMA Roadway Specialist,
• Level 2 HMA Mix Design Specialist,
• SB101 Materials Properties Specialist,
• SB102 Field Specialist,
• SB103 Materials Analyst Specialist,
• SB201 Moisture-Density Specialist,
• AGG101 Aggregate Properties Specialist, and American Concrete Institute Certified.

Competencies:

Competencies for a Construction Inspector IV include:

• Proficient in: AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials (APCM), TXDOT sampling, and TXDOT testing procedures.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Basic roadway design
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• 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
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Interpreting applicable information
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with 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

Additional competencies for a Construction Inspector V include:

• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
• Interpreting applicable information
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to vibration
• 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
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• 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
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

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.