Inspector III - Road & Bridge

Job Summary Reporting directly to Supervising Inspector, responsible for performing inspections to ensure compliance of construction projects are within local and state parameters for the Williamson County Department of Infrastructure. Level III of III in Inspectors. Examples of Work Performed Assists in coordination and planning of training new inspectors Performs Supervising Inspector duties in the absence of the Supervising Inspector Conducts and performs construction project inspections for subdivision construction, county road special projects, road bond projects and utility relocations Performs and documents public and occupational safety inspections and investigations including collection of data, case investigation and documentation Conducts various on‑site visits to conduct quality control on work being performed in compliance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Collaborates and attends pre‑construction meetings to coordinate project specifications associated with contractor scheduling, sampling, and identifying testing requirements Samples asphalt and aggregates according to TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation) testing specifications Reviews various reports related to contractor estimate pay, geotechnical subgrades and testing results from various sources Meets with landowners, engineers, and contractors to respond to questions and issues Responds to technical questions from homeowners, designers, County Commissioners, and other Williamson County Officials regarding procedures, requirements, and design standards Monitors third party sampling and collects data and analysis on compliance measures Performs contract compliance by ensuring terms and conditions are met Maintains accurate daily construction diaries and records as well as oversees retention and storage of department files Monitors and oversees plans of traffic control signs and barricades in compliance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) for procedural purposes Assists with public information requests and document management Assists in the management of the maintenance records tracking system Handles cash/checks or other deposits Attends all meetings and trainings, as required Performs special duties as assigned Organization Relationships Reports directly to: Supervising Inspector Direct Reports: None Physical Demands Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle Environmental Factors Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather Travel between work sites required Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels Irregular Hours Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency Serves as on‑call status as needed Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Four (4) years of experience in construction roadway including two (2) years of inspection experience Superior knowledge of construction materials, including construction materials sampling and testing Superior knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and construction material tracking applications Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in a related field ACI (American Concrete Institution) Concrete Materials Certification Stormwater One Training Certification Licenses and Certifications Valid Texas driver’s license (required within 30 days of employment) Level 1 B Asphalt Inspection License within 6 months of employment (required within 6 months) Employment Testing Criminal background check: Yes Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes Drug screening: Yes Physical exam: Yes Psychological exam: No Equal Opportunity Employer Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. Tobacco Free Workplace Policy Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e‑cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Benefit Programs Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full‑time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short‑term disability and long‑term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. Employees also participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) and may participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from 12 paid holidays. #J-18808-Ljbffr