Construction Inspector II - Fiber Inspections

Construction Inspector II - Fiber Inspections

Salary

$26.99 Hourly

Location

3500 NW LOOP 410 SAN ANTONIO,TX 78229, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00975

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Under direction, is responsible for inspecting fiber infrastructure to ensure that all materials and work by performed by the contractor is in accordance with the City Right of Way permit requirement and the City standard specifications. Working conditions are inside and outside with occasional exposure to temperature variations, damp/wet surfaces, hazardous materials, flammable liquids, high noise areas, dust, and unfavorable fumes and vapors. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location

Transguide - 3500 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78229

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures that all materials and work by the contractor is in accordance with the City Right of Way permit requirement and the City standard specifications.
• Ensures that contractor conforms to safety rules and regulations, to include MUTCD.
• Issues violations when contractor is in non-compliance with the City Right of Way Ordinance and/or the Utility Excavation Criteria Manual.
• Inspects and monitors the constructions of all fiber infrastructure.
• Coordinates construction or repair activities between contractors and utility companies to avoid conflicts and to ensure a minimum disruption of services.
• Resolves complaints from the general public on construction related activities.
• Prepares and maintains accurate daily project logs in the Citys permit system.
• Utilizes surveying or construction equipment, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Communicates and meets with the general public as well as with City and State officials regarding sequence of construction.
• Coordinates with other divisions, to set up traffic signs, and barricade road hazards when working around construction sites.
• Learns Specifications for Construction over Edwards Recharge Zone.
• Assists in training the Construction Inspector Is on inspection methods, report writing procedures, and related tasks.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as re required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Three (3) years of experience in public work project inspections.
• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience with construction inspections related to municipality projects.
• Three (3) years of experience with asphalt & concrete construction/restoration methods and techniques.
• Experience with Fiber Deployment.
• Experience with Excel spreadsheet documentation and other MS Office apps.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of construction and engineering.
• Knowledge of methods, equipment, costs, and materials used in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and ordinances related to the construction industry.
• Knowledge of hazards, safety, and other OSHA regulations related to the construction industry.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
• Skill in utilizing tools and equipment used in the construction engineering and surveying trades, to include Instrument/Level, Laser, Slum Cone, Scale, and Nuclear Density Machine.
• Skill in utilizing a calculator.
• Ability to interpret plans, blueprints and, specifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations.
• Ability to use independent judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to exercise firmness and tact in dealing with contractors, engineers, etc.
• Ability to interpret and properly apply codes and regulations.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

If you have 30 + completed semester hours or higher, please list the areas in which you have coursework. If none, enter "n/a".

06

How many years of verifiable experience do you have in public works project inspections?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

07

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have with fiber deployment?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

09

How many years of experience do you have with construction inspections related to municipality projects?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

10

How many years of experience do you have with asphalt & concrete construction/restoration methods and techniques?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

11

Please select the response that best reflects the strength of your written and verbal communication skills:

• None
• Communicate best with technical knowledge and figures
• Can give a short presentation with significant preparation, mostly on technical areas
• Proficient verbal and written communicator, but prefer technical issues
• Skilled communicator, impromptu presentations, polished written communicator

12

Select any of the following applications you have knowledge or experience with:

• Google Chrome web browser
• Google maps
• Mobile phone applications
• None of the above

13

Select any of the Microsoft Office applications that you have extensive experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• Powerpoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• SharePoint
• None of the above

14

Select the response that best reflects the strength of your abilities with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience
• Beginner Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience
• Expert Experience

15

Please describe your experience with fiber inspections? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."

16

Please outline your level of experience with construction inspections.If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."

17

I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I acknowledge

18

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx