About This Position

Purpose:
Under limited supervision, this position inspects and reviews City Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) or Developer Reimbursement Projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, City codes, and safety and environmental requirements

Job Description:

Inspector C

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Performs multiple types of inspection/coordination of City of Austin construction projects (new and renovation work) for compliance of contracts, codes, specifications, health and safety, and environmental regulations.

• Performs inspections on CIP projects and developer reimbursements.

• Reviews plans, specifications, contracts, ordinances, etc.

• Records data on appropriate forms and logs, etc.

• Coordinates division/section activities with outside contractors.

• Coordinates division/section activities with other divisions/sections.

• Investigates consumer/citizen complaint to determine validity.

• Schedules and observes flow tests, lab tests, soil density tests, and/or any other types of tests.

• Interprets, explains, and enforces City policies and procedures regarding technical standards, specifications, and ordinances.

• Checks and verifies contractor licenses, permits, authorization, and insurance.

• Compiles data and information for reports, cost estimates, change orders and revisions, and construction progress payment.

• Serves as spokesperson for the City to answer inquiries from concerned citizens.

• Issues Stop Work Orders for violations.

• Writes informational reports.

• Serves as key lead in the field and office.

• Prepares and/or changes orders and monthly construction pay estimates.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge and ability to operate personal computer.

• Knowledge of street, sidewalk and concrete construction methods, practices and materials.

• Knowledge of the methods used in order to read and interpret blueprints, plans, maps and/or specifications.

• Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures and regulations applicable to work being performed.

• Knowledge of road construction materials.

• Knowledge of heavy construction materials and methods.

• Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations.

• Knowledge of contract language.

• Knowledge of the integration of the inspection functions with other operating and administrative functions of the department and the City.

• Skill in making accurate measurements and computing quantities of materials used in construction.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

• Skill in maintaining records and preparing written reports.

• Skill in recognizing deviations from drawings and specifications.

• Skill in determining quality of materials, workmanship and construction methods.

• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.

• Skill in requirements both orally and in writing to architects, contractors, developers and the public.

• Skill in presenting data to provide timely information for management's use.

• Skill in directing and controlling work of construction inspectors to accomplish unit programs effectively and on schedule.

• Skill in interpreting building codes and recognizing the need for correction of construction activities that deviate from specifications

• Ability to climb (up/down), walk in rough terrain and confined spaces of construction sites with varying environmental conditions.

• Ability to work varying work hours to meet project needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to road and bridge inspection experience and/or utility construction or building inspections.

• Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Building Inspectors:

• Certifications required by Department Career Development Plan.

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

• Certification/license may be required by trade.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified as a commercial and residential building inspector under the certification program established by the international Code Council (ICC) or the ability to obtain with one (1) year from hire date.

• Currently certified as a commercial and residential energy inspector under the certification program established by the International Code Council (ICC) or the ability to obtain with one (1) year from hire date.

• Experience reading and reviewing engineering drawings.

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Skilled in conflict resolution/ mediation

• Ability to travel to more than one work location

• Ability to work in various weather conditions and terrains (e.g., field work).

Notes to Candidate:

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Development Services assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.

Position Overview:

DSD is seeking an Inspector C certified Building Inspector to provide inspection activities for the city as it pertains to the Commercial Building Code.

Location:
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 7:00am-3:30pm

Pay Range:

$28.76 - $37.37 per hour

Employment Application:

The City of Austin Employment Application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed, complete employment application is required.

• Pease be sure to detail on the application all relevant employment to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• This detailed application will be evaluated for the qualifications and will be used to establish base pay if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles, number of employees supervised and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position including all job duties and responsibilities.

Post Interview Verification:

• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, DSD-HR will contact the current and former employer, as well as the professional references listed in the application. Please ensure the contact information on the application is accurate.

• Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a valid Texas driver license within thirty (30) days of hire. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Critical Employee:

Critical employees are considered necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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