Construction Inspector

SUMMARY

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors work of private contractors on storm drainage projects for compliance with design criteria and construction standards
• Documents daily activity and project progress
• Measures and documents quantities of work in place for contractor pay requests
• Monitors differing and changed site conditions
• Assists in field review of proposed work negotiates prices with contractor
• Assists with field change orders
• Serves as Citys point of contact for contractors property owners and other project stakeholders
• Coordinates material testing for quality assurance
• Rejects work found to be substandard in materials and workmanship
• Assists with citizen requests related to storm drainage repairs
• Measures and documents physical characteristics of storm drainage infrastructure

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of materials methods and practices used in various types of construction
• Knowledge of material testing of asphalt concrete and soils
• Good communications skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public
• Ability to plan prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Basic knowledge of computer software applications including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Requires good driving record a valid Drivers License a dependable passenger vehicle and ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit
• Previous construction experience in storm drainage system installation
• Basic understanding of and experience in landscaping and site restoration
• Basic understanding and experience in water quality best management practices
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software (Excel Word Access Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Ability to communicate inEnglish and Spanish. Experience in general construction activities including basic surveying engineering and construction standards and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school andthree (3) years ofexperienceor equivalent combination of education work experience and relevant industry/job specific knowledge skills and/or certifications may be considered to perform the essential duties of the position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a preemployment drugscreening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request please email callor visit us in person at700 4th St. Charlotte NC 28202.

BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcoholfree workplace.