Development Inspector

Job Summary:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens Bayou.

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the Development Inspector position which is responsible for inspecting civil construction and demolition activities within the Districts rights-of-way to ensure compliance with approved plans and District specifications. This role involves thorough documentation and coordination with various stakeholders. The position requires a proactive approach to maintaining the quality and compliance of construction and demolition activities within the District as well as the execution of additional duties as needed.

Essential Functions & Duties:

Inspection

• Conduct inspections of civil construction work within the Districts rights-of-way ensuring adherence to approved plans and specifications. Oversee all demolition activities in accordance with established guidelines.

Document Management

• Document and maintain accurate records of daily construction activities or demolition activities in the Development Coordination and Inspection Department (DCID) database for all assigned projects.

• Capture and upload photographs of construction and demolition activities to the online repository for documentation purposes.

Collaboration

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with the developers representative and District staff regarding project progress and any issues that arise.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Assume additional responsibilities as required adapting to the Districts evolving demands responsibilities needs and objectives.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Five (5) years experience in construction to include civil residential or a similar field.

Licensure:

• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.

• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Ability to work in an outdoor setting.

• Can work independently with limited supervision relative autonomy and general review.

• Can work well with the public interest groups government agency personnel and external organizations.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type:

• Regular Full Time

Hours:

• 40 hours per week

Salary:

• To be discussed at the interview

Location:

• 7522 Prairie Oak Dr Houston TX 77086

Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Frequent stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

• Frequent sorting filing shelving and handling of documents books files file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.

• Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.

• Occasionally walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites and occasionally ascending/descending stairs.

• Approximately 90% of duties are performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of heat cold moisture air pollution wind and dust.

• May be exposed to vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

• Approximately 10% of duties are performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditioning and noise levels.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.