INSPECTOR

INSPECTOR

Salary

$2,015.27 - $2,807.52 Biweekly

Location

2999 South Wayside

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

39142

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Greenspace

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: GREENSPACE /GROUND MAINTENANCE

REPORTING LOCATION: 2999 South Wayside Dr. *

WORKDAYS & HOURS: M - F 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM *

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe, well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD seeks an Inspector to join its Greenspace Management/Quality Assurance team.

Provides routine and scheduled inspections within city parks to ensure safety and quality of work.

• Identifies and corrects safety hazards as needed to maintain safe park environments.
• Ensures parks meet all required safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepares, conducts, and schedules inspections of esplanades and parks.
• Verifies proper maintenance of irrigation systems and park amenities.
• Performs documentation and filing activities in common databases such as Mapper, Cityworks, and 3 1 1.
• Ensures contractor work performed within parks and esplanades adheres to all contractual requirements, safety standards, and contract compliance expectations.
• Maintains clear, concise, factual, and impartial communication when rendering judgment.
• May be required to work weekends and/or holidays based on operational needs.
• Performs other duties and activities as required during operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/ wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma/GED certificate and up to 18 months of education or training in the area of inspection to be performed.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of journey level experience related to the area of inspection to be performed or required.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

May require a valid Texas drivers license and comply with the City of Houstons policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with:

Ground maintenance and previous supervisory experience. Also, candidates who served as a crew lead in the field. Prior park maintenance /inspections experience. CDL license and pesticide applicators license are desirable but not required. Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel programs, and working an Android tablet to upload information/ photos in the field.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 18

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-8357.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-7091 (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. If you need special services or accommodations call TTY 7-1-1.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the scenario below that best describes your highest level of education.

• Less than a High School diploma/ GED
• High School diploma/GED
• High School diploma/GED and 18 months education or training in the area of inspection.
• Associates degree or higher and 18 months education or training in the area of inspection.

03

How many years of journey level or skilled experience related to inspection do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience.
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience.
• 3 years but less than 5 years of experience.
• 5 years or more of experience.

04

Do you have a valid/current Texas drivers license?

• Yes, my Texas drivers license is valid and current
• No, my Texas drivers license is expired
• I do not have a Texas drivers license/My license is currently suspended or revoked

05

Have you entered all work history on the application? Failure to include all employment will result in a delay in processing your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/