Inspector 3 - Construction - Transportation & Public Works

**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.** Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. **Job Summary** **Job Description**   **Overview** The Inspector III - Transportation Construction performs skilled professional inspections for construction projects impacting the public works utilities and related infrastructure. Monitors compliance, enforces regulations, and provides leadership for other inspectors. **Essential Functions** **1** Conducts inspections in an assigned public works construction projects to determine compliance with safety, structural, zoning, plans, and/or applicable codes and ordinances; investigates alleged violations of federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and regulations; ensures corrections are made for deficiencies and assists in determining methods to achieve conformance. **2** Develops and issues notices of violation and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections are made; provides information to customers regarding codes and other regulatory requirements. **3** Inspects a variety of construction projects completed by contractors and other entities to ensure compliance with city's paving, utility, and construction standards. **4** Monitors and oversees the work of other inspectors and solves more challenging inspection related problems; interacts and collaborates with engineers, contractors, and other agencies to ensure appropriate specifications are met for project compliance. **5** Establishes inspection route and organizes inspection work; drives to various sites, documents inspection findings, and develops pass or fail reports accordingly; submits all information and evidence to ensure deficiencies are corrected. **6** Keeps an approved list of new materials used in construction and changes in relevant codes and ordinances; measures, monitors, and tracks quantities of materials and services used during construction and maintains an accurate record of events to verify contractor's invoice quantities prior to payment. **7** Performs professional customer service; engages and communicates with contractors, engineers, and other individuals involved in construction projects and related areas; provides direction and leadership for other inspectors. **8** Performs all other work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills** **1** Knowledge of city, state, or federal codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and standards in construction and related projects. **2** Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. **3** Knowledge of performing inspections and determining non-compliant issues. **4** Establishing and maintaining effective relationships. **5** Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. **6** Ability to produce written documents/reports with clearly organized thoughts. **7** Ability to keep accurate records; comprehend and make inferences from written material. **8** Knowledge of customer service practices and principles. **9** Ability to assist and provide guidance for other personnel performing inspections and related work. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** **EDUCATION** * High school diploma or GED equivalent. **EXPERIENCE** * Four (4) years of experience inspecting the design/construction/maintenance of streets, storm drainage systems, water/sewer mains, water/wastewater facilities and/or bridge improvements projects.    **EQUIVALENCIES** * Associate degree (or higher) in a construction Management or Engineering field plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** * Valid driver’s license and good driving record.  **OTHER REQUIREMENTS** * Subject to fieldwork conditions.   **Salary Range**   $55,432.00 - $65,062.40   The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.