Senior Construction Inspector (Utility Coordinator)

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Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous responsive accessible and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The salary range for this position is $34.25 - $38.04/hr. Commensurate with Experience

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the Citys interest on all utility coordination and relocation needs.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with all utility companies.
• Identify and analyze utility impacts conflicts and relocation needs; facilitate resolution and monitors status of utility relocation efforts for projects assigned.
• Maintain project specific documentation.
• Review private utility plan and markups.
• Review private utility cost estimates.
• Assist with contract and consultant invoices and submittals.
• Call in 811 tickets for utility verification.
• Check relocation sites for complete and correct markings.
• Request survey on utilities identified in the field.
• Ensure survey is complete before staking meetings.
• Conduct staking meetings.
• Monitor utility relocations for correctness and completeness.
• Gather information when conflicts arise and provide to supervisor for resolution.
• Help manage site prep to accommodate approved utility relocation plans and the utility relocation schedule as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of materials methods and practices used in various types of construction.
• Basic knowledge of utility systems specifications and regulations.
• 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.
• Good problem-solving skills using logic and reasoning based on critical thinking with the ability to make decisions on a timely basis identifying effective approaches for choosing a course of action and/or developing appropriate solutions within a team atmosphere.
• 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:

• Degree in civil engineering civil engineering technology construction management or related field
• Minimum of five years direct public or private work experience in storm drainage installation and roadway construction
• Experience with private utility coordination

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED with five (5) years of relevant work experience or an associate degree with three (3) years of relevant work experience.

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 pre-employment drug-screening 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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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BENEEFITS

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

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.