Job Details

Salary: $28.53 Hourly
Location : Celina
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300248
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Closing Date: 2/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

Summary
Join One of the Fastest-Growing Cities in the Nation

It's an exciting time to work for the City of Celina! We're growing rapidly and looking for dedicated, collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees.

At the City of Celina, our Values of Excellence, Community, Integrity, and Service are more than just words-they guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire the work we do every day.

What You'll Be Doing

Our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our commitment to serve our growing community. We create a workplace where challenging projects, empowered decision-making, and purposeful work are celebrated.

As the Senior Construction Inspector, you will: assist in the coordination and conduction of on-site field inspections of public improvement construction of streets, water, sewer, sidewalks, and drainage for compliance with local, state, and federal code, regulations, and specifications. Inspecting and policing construction activities within all city rights-of-way and the inspection of certain private improvements. Provide training and instruction to other inspectors.

For the full Senior Construction Inspector job description, click here.

The City of Celina operates on a 4-day work week.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Balanced schedule - 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Thursday
• Telework option - one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Director approval
• Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• Vacation and sick pay
• 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays
• City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of construction inspector experience.

OR

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) years of public works construction project experience including some supervisory duties.

OR

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of college/trade school related to drafting, surveying, utility construction, or related technical curriculum.
• Minimum four (4) years of public works construction project experience with at least two (2) years progressive responsible experience as a construction inspector with a municipality.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check.
• Must possess valid class C driver's license.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Pride in your work and your community
• Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents
• Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative

EEOC Statement

The City of Celina is committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities and maintaining a diverse workforce. The City will not discriminate against any individuals in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Selection is based on the candidates whose background, qualifications and any preferences requested from the hiring manager most closely match the job requirements. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Declaración de la EEOC
La ciudad de Celina se compromete a proporcionar a todos los aplicantes y empleados con igualdad de oportunidades laborales y mantener a una fuerza laboral diversa. La ciudad no discriminará contra ningun individuo conforme a las leyes federales y estatales aplicables. La selección se basa en los candidatos cuyos antecedentes, las calificaciones y cualquier preferencia solicitado desde el administrador de contratación más estrechamente coincide con los requisitos del trabajo. Esta política se aplica a todos los términos y condiciones de empleo, incluyendo pero no limitado a, contratación, colocación, promoción, terminación, despido, retirada, transferencia, excedencias, compensación y entrenamiento.
City of Celina Employee Benefits

Four day work week for most positions!

Vacation

• 80 hours per year up to the completion of 5 years of service
• 120 hours per year up to the completion of 10 years of service
• 160 hours per year from 11 years of service forward

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
**Plus, floating holidays
**Plus, birthday holiday

Sick Leave Accrues at the rate of one day per continuous month of service for full-time employees for a total of twelve (12) days per year. Can be taken after six months of employment.
Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System
• 7% employee contribution; 2 to 1 City match
• 5-year vesting; 20-year retirement
• ICMA RC - 457 deferred compensation plan

Health Insurance

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability - 100% city paid
• Optional plans offered including Short-Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance
• Dependent coverage available

Education

• Work-Related Professional Association
• Memberships & Professional Certifications
• Licenses and Continuing Education
• Reimbursement amount varies