Senior Inspector

Salary: $59,420.78 - $74,275.69 Annually
Location : Missouri City, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: C42-07072026
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 5:00 PM Central


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.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

1. Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
   • Plan Type : High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $2,500 annually
     • Family: $5,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $5,000 annually
     • Family: $10,000 annually
   • Additional Details :
     
     • Employee pays dependent premiums
     • Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
   • Health Savings Account (HSA)
   • Provider : H.S.A. Bank
   • Features :
     
     • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
     • Contribution Limits:
       
       • Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
       • Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
       • Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
     • City Contributions:
       
       • Employee only: $1,500
       • Employee & Family: $2,750
     • Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $1,500 annually
     • Family: $3,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $4,500 annually
     • Family: $9,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays :
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $40
     • Non-Preferred: $80
3. EPO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Deductibles :
     
     • Single: $1,500 annually
     • Family: $3,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums :
     
     • Single: $4,500 annually
     • Family: $9,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays :
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $45
     • Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

1. DHMO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Features :
     
     • No deductible
     • No annual maximum
     • Member co-pay depends on the procedure
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider : Cigna
   • Features :
     
     • $1,500 per person annual maximum
     • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider : Vision Service Plan
• Features :
  
  • Eye Exam $10 Copay
  • Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider : Ochs Securian Financial
• Coverage :
  
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider : Flores
• Features :
  
  • Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider : Aflac
  
  • Accident
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits
Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:
  
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:
  
  • 0-5 years: 14 days
  • 6 years: 15 days
  • 7 years: 16 days
  • 8 years: 17 days
  • 9 years: 18 days
  • 10-14 years: 19 days
  • 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
  Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners
• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheon's, and Public Service Recognition Week.

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Do you have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate and a minimum of Six (6) years of relevant professional experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university desired?

• Yes
• No

Required Question