Senior Inspector
City of Houston, TX
Houston, TX 77002
$5,073.48 - $5,236.80 a month
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications Accepted From: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Service Line/Section: TDO/Traffic Operations/Traffic Signals
Reporting Location: 2200 Patterson
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm*
*Subject to change*
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates daily inspection and requested overtime inspection workload to ensure fair and accurate distribution. Ensures completion of data entries for scheduling and reconciliation of normal and overtime inspection assignments. Prepares and reviews reports, blueprints and records. Assists the general public, contractors, and professionals with preparing various forms. Provides code interpretation to enhance technical quality of customer inquiries. Assigns investigations on unpermitted work and provides assistance where necessary. Resolves complaint calls as assigned by the office or other departments. Investigates vehicle accidents/injuries and files necessary reports in a timely manner. Performs quality assurance inspections or follow-up inspections of subordinate Inspectors. Performs other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as computers or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.
This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II LevelMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four (4) years of journey level or skilled experience in the area of inspection to be performed are required.
In the areas for Electrical, Elevator Trades, Plumbing, Structural, and A/C and Boiler, experience must be journey level experience received after completion of apprenticeship program.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
PREFERENCES
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6**.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.
Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6737
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6737. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002