4 Yr UG Co-op -Construction Inspector (Field Operations Division) #2109-005020-04

Date Opened

Thursday, September 09, 2021 11:00 AM

Close Date

Sunday, September 26, 2021 11:59 PM

Section

Charlotte Water

Salary

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour

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Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

The City of Charlotte, Charlotte Water Department is accepting applications for the Engineering Construction Inspector Co-op position for the Pipeline Academy Co-op Program.

Summary

The individual will work under the supervision of the Charlotte Water Field Operations Division Pipeline Rehabilitation. The candidate must be a student currently enrolled in a recognized curriculum at an institution of post-secondary education majoring in Construction, Project Management, Math, or Engineering.

Full-time/Part-time (Depending on student schedule)

Program Benefits:

Assigned mentor/trainer; workplace-ready certification, financial literacy, career pathing, OSHA – 10 certification, wellness programs, on-site gym

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Applicants for this position will learn the following tasks as it pertains to the daily work:

• Monitor construction sites to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications as well as CLTWater standards.

• Serve as point of contact with the contractor and interpret construction plans, specifications, standard details, and the current Charlotte Water Design Manual.

• Identify and reject defective work or substandard materials,

• Direct and witness all required testing for the type of construction being inspected.

• Handle all required paperwork, including pre-construction photos, reports, and all testing forms, etc.

• Serve as the liaison with customers and the general public regarding the construction project.

Physical Requirements:

Standing, walking, bending, and light lifting

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment or recent graduate in an accredited college or university leading towards an associate's or bachelor's degree with major course work in a related field of study specific to the departmental or work assignment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License

Conditions of Employment

The City’s 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 candidate’s 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.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

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

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

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

In Conclusion

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