Construction Inspector III-IV Kerrville Area Office

Located in the heart of the scenic Texas Hill Country, this position offers the opportunity to work outdoors and gain hands-on experience with a variety of transportation construction projects. You'll work alongside engineers, contractors, utility companies, and local stakeholders to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards. Outside of work, you'll enjoy all that the Hill Country has to offer, including beautiful rivers, parks, hiking trails, and the charm of its local communities.

As a Construction Inspector III-IV, you will inspect, monitor, and document construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, TxDOT standards, and contract requirements. You'll play an important role in overseeing daily construction operations, performing quality assurance activities, coordinating with project teams, and helping deliver quality infrastructure that serves the traveling public.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and brings strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and effective communication skills. If you enjoy working in a hands-on environment, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work firsthand, this is an opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting difference. We offer ongoing training and professional development, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to contribute to transportation projects that make a real impact throughout the Texas Hill Country and across Texas.

Annual Salary Ranges

Construction Inspector III (B20): $51,158- $81,351

Construction Inspector IV (B21): $54,278- $87,046

This position is for a Construction Inspector III or IV.  The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, 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)

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. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. 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:

Construction Inspector III

• Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects
• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications
• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections
• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed
• Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project
• 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
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Construction Inspector IV
In addition to the duties listed above:

• May serve as a lead worker or project leader
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

• Construction Inspector III: 2 years of experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. 
• Construction Inspector IV: 3 years of experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
• 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:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• 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
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• 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. 

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