City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Inspector C

Under limited supervision, inspects and reviews City Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) or Developer Reimbursement Projects to ensure compliance to contract documents, city codes, safety and environmental requirements

1. Perform multiple types of inspection/coordination of City of Austin construction projects (new and renovation work) for compliance of contracts, codes, specifications, health and safety, and environmental regulations.
2. Perform inspections on CIP projects and developer reimbursements.
3. Review plans, specifications, contracts, ordinances, etc.
4. Record data on appropriate form/log, etc.
5. Coordinate division/section activities with outside contractors.
6. Coordinate division/section activities with other divisions/sections.
7. Investigate consumer/citizen complaint to determine validity.
8. Schedule and observe flow tests, lab tests, soil density tests and/or any other types of tests.
9. Interpret, explain and enforce city policies and procedures regarding technical standards, specifications, and ordinances.
10. Check and verify contractor licenses, permits, authorization and insurance.
11. Compile data and information for reports, cost estimates, change orders and revisions, and construction progress payment.
12. Serve as spokesperson for the City to answer inquiries from concerned citizens.
13. Issue Stop Work Orders for violations.
14. Write informational reports.
15. Serve as key lead in the field and office.
16. Prepare and/or change orders and monthly construction pay estimates.

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others

• Knowledge and ability to operate personal computer.
• Knowledge of street, sidewalk and concrete construction methods, practices and materials.
• Knowledge of the methods used in order to read and interpret blueprints, plans, maps and/or specifications.
• Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures and regulations applicable to work being performed.
• Knowledge of road construction materials.
• Knowledge of heavy construction materials and methods.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Knowledge of contract language.
• Knowledge of the integration of the inspection functions with other operating and administrative functions of the department and the City.
• Skill in making accurate measurements and computing quantities of materials used in construction.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing written reports.
• Skill in recognizing deviations from drawings and specifications.
• Skill in determining quality of materials, workmanship and construction methods.
• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Skill in requirements both orally and in writing to architects, contractors, developers and the public.
• Skill in presenting data to provide timely information for management's use.
• Skill in directing and controlling work of construction inspectors to accomplish unit programs effectively and on schedule.
• Skill in interpreting building codes and recognizing the need for correction of construction activities that deviate from specifications
• Ability to climb (up/down), walk in rough terrain and confined spaces of construction sites with varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to work varying work hours to meet project needs.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to road and bridge inspection experience and/or utility construction or building inspections.
• Education may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.

• Building Inspectors:
  - Certifications required by Department Career Development Plan
  - Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
  - Certification/license may be required by trade.