Safety Inspector III

About Harris County Flood Control District:

What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:

The District is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Safety Inspector III who will be responsible for independently conducting safety inspections and providing technical leadership mentorship and quality assurance. This role supports consistent implementation of the Harris County Worksite Safety Policy and applicable department-specific safety programs across County construction projects maintenance activities and facilities.

• Conducts routine random and scheduled inspections of County construction projects maintenance activities and facilities to identify hazards and verify compliance with established safety requirements.
• Use the Universal Site Inspection Checklist and established department procedures to evaluate worksite conditions.
• Verify basic compliance with County and Harris County Flood Control District (District) safety requirements applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards contractual requirements and established safe work practices.
• Observe work activities and identify readily recognizable hazards unsafe conditions and apparent safety violations.
• Review basic contractor safety documentation and records using established procedures.
• Immediately report serious hazards or potential imminent danger conditions to senior safety personnel the Safety Compliance Manager or the appropriate Project Manager.

• Communicate identified safety deficiencies and required corrective actions to contractors and appropriate District or County personnel.
• Document non-compliant conditions using established forms and procedures.
• Verify completion of assigned corrective actions.
• Escalate unresolved recurring serious or unfamiliar safety conditions to senior safety personnel or management.
• Assist with follow-up inspections.

• Receive worker safety complaints and record required information in the District or Countys tracking system.
• Provide applicable case information and expected response timelines.
• Maintain worker confidentiality to the extent required by County/District policy.
• Assist senior safety personnel with complaint investigations and field verification.

• Photograph or video site conditions and identify safety deficiencies.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports using established County/District formats and procedures.
• Maintain inspection records corrective-action documentation photographs and supporting information.
• Enter inspection and complaint information into applicable County tracking systems.
• Provide inspection information for departmental and County/District safety reporting.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Safety Inspector I and II staff to support professional development and ensure consistent application of safety standards.
• Assists with onboarding and orientation of newly hired safety personnel including training on departmental procedures policies and inspection protocols.
• Models and reinforces the Countys safety values by promoting accountability professional conduct and proactive hazard identification.
• Ensures quality and consistency of inspection activities by reviewing documentation prepared by junior staff and providing corrective feedback as needed.
• Facilitates knowledge sharing through periodic briefings training sessions or field demonstrations to strengthen team competency and alignment with safety expectations.

• Coordinate routine inspection findings with Project Managers contractors inspectors and safety personnel.
• Participate in safety meetings training and field briefings.
• Develop working knowledge of OSHA standards County/District safety policies contractual safety requirements and department-specific procedures.
• Assist with safety outreach training and other program activities as assigned.
• Perform regulatory research and other safety-related duties under guidance.

• Attend meetings seminars conferences workshops and other educational or training programs.
• Assist with District and department projects as needed.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required adapting to the Districts evolving demands responsibilities needs and objectives.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations please call or email.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Professional certification of at least one of the following is required within 12 months of hire:

• Prefer Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or comparable nationally recognized safety credentials.