Construction Inspector

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include the responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics listed below.  This list of responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary                                                                                                                     

Under limited supervision, the Inspector oversees the inspection of all development within the public right-of-way in Hays County to ensure construction and environmental codes and standards are met. The Inspector uses professional skills and knowledge to perform a wide range of technical methods and techniques to develop procedures, principles, concepts, and methodology.   The work involves treating a variety of problems, and situations including interpreting information and refining methods.  This position affects Hays County policy, the well being of other persons, the general public, and organizations.

• Performs inspections of all construction within the public right-of-way in Hays County, including subdivision construction, road improvement construction, driveway construction, utility construction, and other street cuts.
• Reads and interprets construction plans.
• Performs basic surveying duties on County projects.
• Inspects and approves construction during all phases.
• Verifies that construction follows the approved plans.
• Supervises soils and compaction tests.
• Observes and approves geo-technical testing.
• Verifies that appropriate construction methods are used.
• Issues stop work orders and changes orders when necessary.
• Ensures that street and sidewalk repairs meet County codes and standards.
• Reviews and approves pay estimates for county projects.
• Monitors, oversees, and approves work performed by contractors on County projects.
• Provides technical assistance and education to citizens, community, and special interest groups, and developers on environmental and engineering codes, requirements, and regulations.
• Meets as with engineers and contractors as needed to discuss issues related to quality control.
• Provides testimony for enforcement cases.
• Initiates enforcement actions for non-compliance with environmental and drainage regulations.
• Performs site investigations and evaluates best management practices for erosion and sedimentation control and tree preservation and for compliance with landscape and tree ordinances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Prefer education or training in the areas of civil engineering, construction management, soils, HMACP, concrete or related fields.
• Requires two years experience in road construction inspections.

• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain continuing education requirements for the State of Texas.
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• SB 101&102, Level 1B, and ACI Field testing Certifications preferred.