Construction Inspector Construction Inspector in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to perform a wide range of field engineering construction inspection duties of public works and capital improvement projects. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Construction Inspector? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Construction Inspector position earns competitive pay of $14.61/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today! Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A day in the life of a Construction Inspector involves planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluation of the work of the construction contractor; providing technical support, preparing and submitting paperwork, performing field testing and sample collection, checking materials inventory utilized on site, reviewing and approving results. Your work typically involves ensuring materials are in accordance with City's Engineering standards, details' specifications, approved plans, and normal construction practices. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include performing inspection tests to evaluate compliance of work with project requirements; report all problems, deviations from plans, unusual conditions. When you are not out in the city, you generally provide technical support to the Public Works and Utilities Departments; and review all payment requests. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in engineering and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do! Qualifications for a Construction Inspector include a high school diploma, GED or equivalency. Preferred: Associate's Degree in related field. Requires three (3) years' experience in Public Works/Municipal Construction Inspections. Preferred: Five (5) years' experience in Public Works/Municipal Construction Inspections. Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Construction Inspector job! Ready to join our team? If you feel that you have the right skills in general office procedures and policies, as well as general office equipment and computers to succeed as our Construction Inspector, apply now using our mobile-friendly application. Location: 78541 Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration. Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.