Construction Inspector I - Amarillo AE - #176596
Texas Department of Transportation
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Amarillo, TX
Contract type: Full time
Inspects 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:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 4 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
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.
TxDOT ' s Amarillo District is looking for a Construction Inspector I to work in our Amarillo Engineering Office. If you looking to build a career, with
a great group of people, TxDOT ' s Amarillo District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance.
At TxDOT in the Amarillo District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdotinfo/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Benefits And Perks
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)
Job
Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Posting
Apr 29, 2024, 3:36:39 PM
State Job Title/s
Engineering Specialist I
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information .
Essential Duties:
- 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.
- Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
- 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 or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
- Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
- 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.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 4 years in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
- Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10lbs
- Medium work: Lift up to 50lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) .
- 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.
- The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's work experience, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
TxDOT ' s Amarillo District is looking for a Construction Inspector I to work in our Amarillo Engineering Office. If you looking to build a career, with
a great group of people, TxDOT ' s Amarillo District is the place for you!! TxDOT offers competitive pay, great benefits, and work-life balance.
At TxDOT in the Amarillo District, we have three core values: Safety for our employees and the traveling public, value our employees, and preserve our assets. We also strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdotinfo/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Benefits And Perks
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)
Job
Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Non-Management
Job Posting
Apr 29, 2024, 3:36:39 PM
State Job Title/s
Engineering Specialist I
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information .
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