Senior Inspector

Definition

This is a full-time (Technicians) position in the City's Public Works Department. An individual in this position will perform detailed construction inspections, plan reviews, and permit reviews, to determine soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes and other regulations. Reporting relationship: Assistant City Engineer.

Examples of Work

Primary Responsibility of Senior Inspector

• Review Right-of-Way (ROW) permit applications and plans for compliance with Chapter 12 of the City of Missouri City Design Manual;
• Coordinate and facilitate pre-construction meetings with utilities, contractors, and the applicable Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs);
• Provide notification to applicable Homeowners Associations (HOA), as needed, primarily when residential subdivisions are involved;
• Monitor the construction process and address any citizen's question and concerns that may arise;
• Conduct a final inspection to ensure that the condition of the ROW is restored to its original or improved condition;
• Identify utilities responsible for infrastructure or equipment that has fallen into disrepair;
• Follow up with utilities as necessary to ensure timely completion of repaired repairs;

Additional Responsibility of Senior Inspector

• Review and provide comments on plan sheets, and other documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable standards and codes; perform engineering calculations; research information; and write reports on findings;
• Conduct field inspections; evaluate conditions of construction; enforce all construction codes and regulations; generate reports on findings; recommend field changes to City Engineer; and approve or deny sites;
• Respond to complaints via email, telephone, fax, or postal mail; meet with citizens to assess complaints; document and photograph sites;
• Reviews and performs industry standard markups in Adobe X Pro, Bluebeam Revu, or other equivalent computer software;
• Conduct Pre-Construction Meetings for new commercial and residential development projects, utility improvement projects, and any other applicable projects as assigned;
• Report problems to appropriate departments; assess and advise of proper repairs; inspect and approve repairs; inform citizens of progress; submit reports; and conduct research as needed;
• Coordinate with Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), Levee Improvement Districts (LIDs), third party engineers, and other personnel throughout the plan review and construction process;
• Perform administrative duties; file reports, forms and submittals; maintain files and reports; and examine lab test results and packets from project engineers;
• Perform other related duties as assigned;
• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Education, Experience, or Certification

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and a minimum of Six (6) years of relevant professional experience required. A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university preferred.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.