Construction Inspector I or II- Gainesville Area Office - Texas Department of Transportation : Job Details

Position InformationCome join our Wichita Falls District team. The Gainesville Area Office is looking for a motivated, diligent candidate for the Construction Inspector I or II role. This position will be responsible for monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Due to the various project scopes, the Gainesville office offers opportunities to learn and grow within the department and highway construction industry. If you can see yourself in this position, and you would like to serve the great State of Texas, then apply today and help us to keep improving Texas roadways for the traveling public!This position can be located at one of the following offices: 2615 WEST HIGHWAY 82, Gainesville, 76240905 HIGHWAY 81 NORTH, Bowie, 76230*Applicants invited for an interview will be required to take an math question job simulation at time of interview.Benefits and PerksAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation PackageTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)Position DescriptionInspects 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.Essential Duties:Construction Inspector I

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and
• construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required.
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Drives a state vehicle to observe and inspect ongoing construction work.
• 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 a Construction Inspector II include:

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
• Assists in planning and coordinating office operations.
• 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.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.

Minimum Qualifications:Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.Experience: Construction Inspector I: No experience required. Construction Inspector II: 1 Year construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.No experience required. (Experience can be satisfied by full time 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 QualificationsLicenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.Competencies:The required competencies for the Construction Inspector I include;Considerable knowledge of:

• 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
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

Some knowledge of:

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

Additional competencies for a Construction Inspector II include:Ability to:

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

Proficient skill in:

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Construction Inspector I or II

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

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.