Salary : $55,773.15 - $81,427.11 Annually
Location : DeSoto, TX
Job Type : Regular Fulltime
Job Number : 01160
Department : Development Services
Division : Engineering and Construction
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
Our Core Values
We LOVE DeSoto
- L- We lift up our community
- O- We take ownership of our collective performance
- V- We value and respect all employees
- E- We empower employees to grow
The purpose of this position is to inspect new and existing commercial and residential land development project construction as well as City's Capital Improvement Program's project construction to ensure that all trades comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, adopted standards, and design guidance manuals. This is accomplished by reviewing and interpreting plans; inspecting construction or installation works, planned infrastructures and assigned projects; meeting with contractors, builders and property owners; enforcing codes and policies; and reviewing applications and issuing permits. Other duties may include inspecting and investigating City infrastructure, preparing and coordinating activities of construction projects, and ensuring and monitoring the quantity and quality controls and safety of projects and project activities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Inspects different type of infrastructures and project items or elements regularly or as needed for compliance by reading and interpreting plans; reviewing and interpreting codes; approving or denying installation of materials or systems; developing or updating reports, status tracker, and correspondence; preparing completion or acceptance letter; and providing additional information to property owners / developers and construction personnel;Inspecting permitted construction or installation works within the Public Right-of-way.Serves as the main point of consultation for inspections within the Public ROW, Private Development and Capital Improvement Program projects;Provides oversight and direction regarding construction materials and grade elevations; reviewing underground facilities; instructing on safety precautions; assessing road and concrete structures, street light installations, traffic devices, and erosion and sedimentation control;Assists Construction Manager in ensuring contractor compliance to City standards by coordinating testing; reviewing engineering plans; completing on-site inspections; conducting follow-up inspections; and resolving issues with agencies and contractors;Communicates with the Division Manager, design consultant and contractor to address technical and field issues and any conflicts in design and construction phase;Provides technical opinion including solution to address construction related issues,Reviews geotechnical or soil testing results, construction materials or field test results and inspection reports and takes necessary steps;Ensures proper documentation of project related files including plans, reports, memo, letters, contract documents, bonds, and legal documents;Updates and maintains multiple status tracking report and database;Engages with the public by answering questions; providing information;Attends Pre-construction meeting, Mid-construction meeting, any field meetings;Attend all meetings related to assigned projects and other meetings as required;Conduct final inspection for assigned projects and prepare the punch list items report;Review invoices received from contractors of different City projects and prepare pay applications;Performs other assigned duties.Qualifications
Associates Degree in Construction Management or other closely related field;3 (three) years of public works construction / and or inspection experience;Or equivalent training, education, and / or experience;Texas Construction Inspector Certification; MUTCD Certification; and TCEQ Class C Water, Wastewater Collection II License preferred; andValid Driver's License.Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions.Supplemental Information
Knowledge of City policies and procedures;Working knowledge of the principles of structures and building materials, earthwork and concrete;Working knowledge of construction related International regulations;Working knowledge of the defects and hazards in structural installation and equipment;Knowledge of accessibility requirements for disabled individuals;Knowledge of TCEQ and construction rules, regulations, and specifications;Knowledge on erosion and sedimentation controls and stormwater best management practices;Knowledge of accessibility requirements for disabled individuals;Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;Skill in reading and interpreting building construction plans and specifications;Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing;Ability to interpret and apply City codes and ordinances;Ability to obtain State of Texas Plumbing Inspector License within six (6) months from date of hire;Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends; andAbility to perform mathematical calculations for grades, volumes, areas and other calculations;Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.Employee Benefit Information
Health Insurance- BCBS
Dental Insurance- BCBS
Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
Flexible Spending - Payflex
Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
Life Insurance- Dearborn National
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
Education Pay
Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
Social Security
Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2 : 1.
Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
Vacation
Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Sick Leave
Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Holidays
Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.
Longevity Pay
Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).
Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.
Fire / Police
Eligible for Education / Certification pay.
Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual / Empower
Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.
Salary : $55,773 - $81,427
