Engineering Inspector

General Summary

Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission:

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The City of Wylie has a new open position for an Engineering Inspector. The selected candidate will conduct inspections and perform a variety of professional construction management duties. Monitors construction work and oversees capital improvement engineering and development projects under construction performed by builders and contractors within rights-of-way and easements for compliance with approved plans, City's right-of-way ordinance, and other applicable codes and specifications. Assists with processing right-of-way permits and citizen complaints.

SUPERVISION

Supervision is provided by the Engineering Inspection Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors and inspects construction work performed by builders and contractors for compliance with approved plans, City ordinances, codes, and contract specifications.

• Interprets blueprints, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance of the infrastructure to approved plans and specifications.

• Conducts inspections of municipal improvement projects including streets, subgrades, soil testing, steel, utilities, and drainage systems for compliance with City codes and ordinances. Verifies that proper materials are used and all other conditions are in conformance with contract and City specifications, documents, and requirements.

• Coordinates testing of water, sanitary sewer lines, and concrete with a lab and contractors.

• Coordinates and manages utility relocations necessary for project completion.

• Resolves disputes resulting from changes or conflicts in plan specifications or design.

• Meets with contractors and/or subcontractors; schedules and attends pre-construction, preliminary, and final inspection meetings, and develops a preliminary and final punch list for each project prior to completion.

• Coordinates with contractors on methods, sequence, and public safety during construction.

• Measures and calculates quantities for payment on contracts and maintains as-built plans.

• Reviews quality control testing and reports for discrepancies or errors.

• Reviews and approves right-of-way and franchise utility permits, as required.

• Interpret and apply the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) including federal and state laws regarding equal access for people with disabilities.

• Maintains applicable information in the division's databases, project tracking, and work order systems.

• Provides project status updates and reviews to immediate supervisor and other staff as necessary.

• Coordinates with applicable City employees to assist with development and achieve project completion.

• Meets with citizens to discuss and resolve property issues and complaints.

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills at all times, with contractors, public and City staff.

• Wears hard hat, safety glasses, and steel toed boots as needed.

• Presents good appearance, appropriate dress and good grooming.

• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.

• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers, and others.

• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent. Additional training at a vocational/business/technical school or community college, preferred. Three to five years' experience in the inspection of construction projects. Valid Driver's License, Class "C" with no restrictions except "A". Must have Texas Driver's License within 60 days of hire. Clear driving record. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:

Medium: Exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly. Works outside in inclement weather, including extreme cold and extreme heat. Subject to temperature swings, loud noise, and exposure to fumes, odors and dust. Climbs and crawls into and out of pipes, culverts, manholes and trenches. Kneels, sits, squats, stands and stoops daily. Hears clearly; visually inspects work safely in traffic and dangerous construction situations.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:

Balancing Bending Carrying Climbing

Crawling Crouching Driving Fine

Dexterity Foot Control Handling Hearing

Kneeling Lifting Pushing/Pulling Reaching

Sitting Standing Talking Twisting

Vision Walking Driving

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors at job sites

SHIFT WORK: No

CALL-OUT: Yes

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.

• Deferred compensation

• Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO plan. City pays full premium for employee, approximately 47% of dependent premium.

• Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.

• Life insurance

• 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.

• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.

• Twelve paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.

• Vacation

• Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.

• Sick leave accrues each full pay period.

• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).

• Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).

• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.

• Longevity pay $4 per month of service; paid once per year.

• Workers' compensation benefits

• Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.

• Direct Deposit

• City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.

• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.

• Free Recreation Center employee membership.

• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or equivalent

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Some College

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or Higher

03

Briefly describe the degree(s), certificate(s), and/or license(s) you have obtained related to this position to include professional programs.

04

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a valid Driver's License.

• No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

05

Do you currently hold a CDL?

• Yes

• No

06

Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie? If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request. (Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.") Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

• Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie

• No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

07

Have you ever worked for a city/municipality?

• Yes

• No

08

If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position. If no, please type N/A.

09

Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application?

• Yes

• No

10

If you have worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application, please describe below.

11

Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

• I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration.

Required Question

Agency City of Wylie

Address 300 Country Club Road

Wylie, Texas, 75098

Phone 972-516-6040

Website http://www.wylietexas.gov