Would you enjoy shaping the future of transportation in Fort Bend County and beyond? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District Fort Bend Area Office is seeking a Construction Inspector I to support its construction efforts. This position offers the opportunity to inspect a wide range of transportation projects that directly impact the community, while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver innovative and effective solutions. The selected candidate will contribute to enhancing mobility and safety, work closely with local officials, contractors, and community partners, and gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. This role provides opportunities to work independently on assignments and build a rewarding career with an agency that values innovation, professional growth, and service to the public. If you are looking for a position where your skills make a visible difference in one of Texas’ fastest-growing regions, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of transportation in Fort Bend County.

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)

Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.

• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

No experience required. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of:

  • Basic roadway design

  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

  • Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

  • Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

  • Basic traffic management and control procedures

  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Proficient skill in:

  • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

  • Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

  • Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Subject to noise

• Subject to vibration

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the standard conditions of employment: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.

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.

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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.

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