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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Public Improvement Inspector
FLSA Category: Non-Exempt Effective Date: 10/01/2012
Revision Date: 01/06/2015
SUMMARY: Performs field inspections and documentation of Capital improvement Projects and construction projects to
ensure compliance with approved construction documents and mandated standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Inspects Capital Improvement Project construction sites for compliance with construction documents and
mandated standards and subdivision development.
Reviews proposed construction plans and specifications and provides written comments/corrections.
Prepares daily inspection reports; Maintains files and records, construction plans record drawings.
Serves as liaison between engineering services, construction services, and other utility department teams to
provide seamless flow of projects.
Meets with contractors to review construction progress, specifications, and contract drawings.
Assures trenching/shoring and traffic control procedures are being followed.
Meets with City staff to coordinate safe and thorough shutdowns.
Serves as spokesperson for the City to answer inquiries from the general public regarding assigned projects.
Attends pre-construction and project coordination meetings to review project expectations and construction
progress.
Interprets, explains and enforces city policies and procedures regarding technical standards, specifications, and
ordinances.
Compiles data and information for reports, cost estimates, change orders and revisions, and construction
progress payment.
Verifies construction staking and adherence to construction plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent. Two years of full-time work experience in civil engineering design, construction,
inspection, or maintenance and operations for a street, drainage, water and/or wastewater system. Some building
construction and inspection may also be considered. OR Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or
education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of:
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.)
Internet browser, email – desktop and portable devices, iPad
Level, transit, city vehicle, GPS equipment, computer, radio, hand held tools
Skill in:
Providing excellent customer service through telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face interactions
Coordinating multiple tasks, obligations, and deadlines
Meeting deadlines and following up on action items
Use of various office machines: computer, mobile devices, faxes machine, multi-line phones, printers/copiers, etc.
Safely operating a motor vehicle in construction environments
Reading contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications
Basic mathematics – algebra and geometry
Interpreting policies and procedures
Understanding city ordinances, policies, procedures, OHSA regulations
Water, wastewater, streets, and drainage construction
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license
Texas Level 1B Roadway Specialist Certification (within 1 year of hire)
Wastewater Treatment (minimum Level C or greater) or Wastewater Collections (minimum Level I or greater) or Water
(Ground, Surface, or Distribution, minimum Level C or greater) within 1 year of the minimum TCEQ requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily outdoors - exposed to weather extremes, heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, loud noise, entry into
confined spaces, heavy construction traffic and hazards
May include lifting, pushing or pulling up to 40 lbs