Construction Inspector IV or V

If you have construction and inspection experience and are looking to build your skills, gain construction/engineering experience, and grow your career, then, TxDOT’s Fort Worth District is the place for you! This position reports to the Wise County Area Office which is located in Decatur, TX. TxDOT is comprised of a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees that includes licensed engineers, inspectors, designers, recordkeepers, and engineering assistants. 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 wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. If you want to build an exciting career, please apply and let’s talk!

Salary Grade:

• Construction Inspector IV: (B21) $4,523.16 - $7,253.83 month
• Construction Inspector V: (B22) $4,801.16 - $7,761.50 month
• Physical work location: 1710 W U.S. 380, Decatur, TX 76234

This posting is for one (1) Construction Inspector IV or V position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. 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.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

• For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
• To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Construction Inspector IV and V

Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures inspectors turn in monthly estimates in an accurate and timely manner to facilitate payments to contractors.
• May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress andconstruction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• 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.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures adherence to approved safety standards.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

Construction Inspector IV - *3 YEARS construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.

Construction Inspector V - *4 YEARS construction inspection or transportation engineering experience.

*Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.

Licenses And Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate 

Competencies:

Construction Inspector IV and V

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
• Instructing others.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

 Construction Inspector IV and V

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Required to wear protective gear - respirator, hard hat, or other device.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 pounds.
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Fingering - picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand.
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of the wrists, hands and fingers.
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Conditions Of Employment:

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.
• 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.
• Required to work weekends and holidays.
• Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
• Required to work under inclement weather conditions. 
• 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.

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

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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