GLO - Inspector III-IV (Construction Quality Specialist)(00025602)

Organization

:GENERAL LAND OFFICE

Primary Location

:Texas-Austin

Work Locations

:

Job

:Production

Employee Status

:Regular

Schedule

:Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week:40.00

Travel

:Yes, 50 % of the Time

Salary (Pay Basis)

:4,000.00-4,600.00(Monthly)

Number of Openings

:1

Overtime Status

:Non-exempt

Job Posting

:Aug 1, 2022, 9:34:11 AM

:Aug 15, 2022, 11:59:00 PM

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. This position is with our CDR Monitoring and Quality Assurance program area. Inspector III - Performs complex (journey-level) inspection work. Work involves conducting inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Inspector IV - Performs highly complex (senior-level) inspection work. Work involves coordinating and conducting inspections and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and agency policies. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Community Development and Revitalization division is essential in furthering the Texas General Land Office mission to help Texans rebuild and recovery from disasters. This position has the responsibility for helping CDR ensure that all construction projects are compliant with all applicable standards and regulations, are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner, and are of the highest quality. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ComplianceInspectionandInvestigation.pdf In order to receive Veteran's preference, a copy of the DD #214 is required at the time of interview. *This is a federally funded position contingent upon continued funding. *May be required to pass both Federal and State Background check. *May be required to wrork outside of normal business hours. PAPER, FAX OR E-MAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the CDR team. To be successful the candidate must model the GLO's competencies of Integrity, Open Communications, Teamwork, Innovation and Proficiency. Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employee’s premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Hybrid work schedule – Three days of work are in the office and two days can be worked from home

Essential Job Elements

• Performs onsite monitoring and desk reviews to determine compliance with GLO Building Standards, IRC Construction Standards, ADA and other construction related standards.
• Examines permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with code and licensing requirements.
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains monitoring records and reports with a view to quality assurance and timely completion.
• Makes recommendations on quality control and conducts follow-up monitoring.
• Gathers and analyzes data. Prepare or assist in preparing formal written reports on that data, as requested.
• Assist in making presentations to management during and at the conclusion of projects, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective actions to add value and improvement to CDR programs.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, creativity, and judgement with moderate latitude, working under supervision.
• Adapt communication and work approach to numerous professional disciplines and organizational levels.

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent and at least two (2) years experience in either: The inspection of existing building facilities, facility maintenance and/or construction; Working to in the field of compliance with Federal ADA rules, local & state building codes; or Working with the State of Texas on procurement, contracts and work orders. Any combination of these experience areas is acceptable. Preferred Qualifications College degree in related field (project management, construction, business analysis, etc.) Construction experience Project management experience Contract management experience Vendor oversight/interaction Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of laws, codes, standards, and regulations related to the area of responsibility; Knowledge of principles and methods of field inspection and quality control; the basic rules of evidence; and business practices in regulated occupations and industries. Skill in conducting inspections, using applicable computer programs and databases, and maintaining records and written reports. Physical Requirements This position requires the employee to primarily perform non-sedentary work; mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties including extensive moving upon and traveling across uneven surfaces, rough terrain and/or desolate areas; normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies; marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements; constant use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones; the ability to move about the office to access file cabinets and office machinery; requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; ability to move and transport records, documents, boxes and all related information, materials and tools, weighing up to 50 pounds; frequent sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and/or steer a boat as needed; the ability to work outside and adapt to adverse weather conditions to include sea, sky and land evironments; the ability to work under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others; and the ability to remain stationary for long periods of time when commuting to and from assigned destination and when traveling on state business including field work and training assignments.