• Job Description

  Req#: 5200432
  Salary: $61,963.20 - $77,438.40 Annually
  Location : Austin, TX
  Job Type: Full Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 26-10408
  Department: Facilities Management - 1
  Opening Date: 01/28/2026
  Closing Date: Continuous
  
  Job Summary
  Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?
  This position is eligible to participate in a hybrid (on-site/remote) work schedule with the expectation that all operational needs are successfully met.
  
  Travis County's Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career. Performs complex inspections work to ensure compliance. Performs complaint investigation and enforcement. Performs all work using appropriate safety procedures
  
  DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
  
  This is the second in a series of two engineering inspector-related job classifications within the Engineering and Architectural job family. This classification is distinguished by the performance of complex duties assigned. This classification acts as a supervisor for a crew of inspectors. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
  
  Duties and Responsibilities
  
  
  • Perform inspections of building construction projects for compliance of contracts, regulatory codes, specifications, rules, licenses, standards, policies and procedures. Review plans and specifications. Ensure quality and proper environmental procedures.
  • Supervises and performs inspections for compliance of contracts, regulatory codes, specifications, rules, permits, licenses, standards, policies and procedures. Reviews plans, specifications, and prepares project estimates. Ensures quality and proper environmental management procedures.
  • Conducts site visits to collect data. Evaluates progress and notes field conditions.
  • Provides technical interpretation and explanation of information and policies and procedures to the public, County staff and officials, developers, designers, architects, engineers, contractors and representatives of outside agencies.
  • Participates in the processing of permits. Ensures compliance with permits. Performs complaint investigation and enforcement.
  • Reviews and interprets plans, specifications, estimates, plats, maps and County standards.
  • Develops, maintains and updates databases. Prepares technical and administrative project documents and reports.
  • Researches, investigates and analyzes problems and issues. Prepares recommendations, including solutions, for professional staff.
  • Maintains accurate records and notes, and of office work activities.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  Education and Experience:
  Associate's degree in a related Engineering discipline AND three (3) years of related increasingly responsible inspection work experience;
  
  OR,
  
  Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
  
  Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:.
  Must have a valid TX Driver's License.
  Must have prior building inspection experience including building envelope construction, interior renovations, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems and site work.
  Must pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance.
  Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
  Knowledge of:
  • Methods and procedures used in inspecting.
  • Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
  • Principles, methods, practices and techniques of engineering.
  • Advanced mathematical and statistical methods as used in engineering and planning.
  • Engineering maps and records.
  • Principles and practices related to public works projects and or contract plans, specifications and estimates.
  • Methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement.
  • Computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related engineering applications.
  • Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.
  Skill in:
  • Interpreting written documents, including construction plans, engineered blue prints, specifications and contract provisions.
  • Interpreting laboratory test data.
  • Analyzing data, technical engineering data and reports.
  • Applying principles and practices as used in engineering.
  • Adapting approved engineering methods and standards a variety of engineering projects.
  • Using and caring for equipment, tools, and testing materials.
  • Using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other related electronic equipment.
  • Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
  • Problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions.
  • Both verbal and written communication.
  Ability to:
  • Interpret maps, plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes.
  • Perform technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepare plans and reports.
  • Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
  • Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
  • Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, developers, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
  
  Work Environment & Other Information
  
  Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-60 pounds, visual acuity, mental effort, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, and viewing screens for long periods. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, driving, repetitive motion, talking, and client/customer contact to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation, parts, tools or machinery. Must be mobile enough to conduct geological site reviews and be able to inspect systems with a high degree of visual acuity and foot control, climbing on ladders. Requires use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves. Requires fieldwork, and exposure to traffic, public work development sites, construction site hazards, climbing and walking and traveling over rough, uneven, mud, rocky, high grass terrain, and indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).
  
  Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
  
  Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
  May work some nights and some weekends.
  
  Location: 700 Lavaca Street, Suite 1300
  
  Department: Facilities Management
  
  Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.
  
  For updates or questions on this position, contact: Laura.Villafranca2@traviscountytx.gov
  
  This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
  Benefits
  Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
  FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide
  
  In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
  
  Credit Union
  Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
  
  Deferred Compensation
  Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
  
  Direct Deposit
  Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
  
  Employee Assistance Program
  Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
  
  Employee Organizations
  Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
  
  Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
  Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
  
  Holidays
  An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
  
  Insurance
  Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
  
  The following benefits are employee paid:
  
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Supplemental Life, AD&D
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Long Term Care
  
  New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
  
  Longevity
  Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
  
  On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
  
  Parking
  A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
  
  Personal Holidays
  Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
  
  January - March
  
  3 personal holidays
  April - June
  
  2 personal holidays
  
  July - September
  
  1 personal holiday
  October - December
  
  None
  
  New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
  Retirement
  Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
  
  Sick Leave
  Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
  
  Parental Leave
  Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
  
  Tuition Refund
  Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
  
  Vacation
  Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
  
  0 to 5 years
  
  4.0 hours per pay period
  
  6 to 10 years
  
  4.5 hours per pay period
  
  11 to 15 years
  
  5.0 hours per pay period
  
  16 to 20 years
  
  5.5 hours per pay period
  
  21 plus years
  
  6.0 hours per pay period
  
  Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
  Workers' Compensation
  The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
  01
  
  Do you have an Associate's degree in a related Engineering, Architecture or Construction discipline AND three (3) years of related increasingly responsible inspection work experience; OR, any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  Please explain your experience in this area.
  03
  
  How many years of experience do you have with building inspections, building envelope construction, interior renovations, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, and site work?
  • 2 years or less
  • 3-4 years
  • 5 years or more
  • None
  
  04
  
  Describe your experience with building inspections and renovations.
  05
  
  Are you willing to go to various job site locations in Austin, Texas?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  06
  
  Do you have a Valid Texas Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  07
  
  Are you currently a Travis County Employee?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  08
  
  Are you related to a Travis County Employee?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  09
  
  If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide name, department and relationship to you. If "no" please enter N/A.
  Required Question

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