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Senior Construction Inspector (Internal to Storm Water Services) #2201-237510-02

Up to Two Positions

Date Opened
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 8:00 AM
Close Date
Tuesday, February 01, 2022 8:00 PM
Section
Storm Water Services
Salary
  • • $55,980 - $69,975 Commensurate with Experience
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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Introduction

Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving surface waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manages hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions. 

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.

Summary

The Senior Inspector is responsible for inspection and contract administration of Storm Water projects (Flood Control, Water Quality and Point Repair) for compliance with City, State and Federal standards and regulations. As a senior level Construction Inspector, this position will also serve as a mentor and provide direction to subordinate staff.

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 City’s 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
• Provide technical and administrative mentoring to inspectors
• Review design plans and special provisions for constructability, participate in development of new policy, manuals, standards, and specifications 
• Provide professional and technical instruction, guidance, and information to consultants, contractors, engineers, other City officials, and the public regarding construction practices
• Follows up with project managers/project engineers/utility coordinator on the status of utility conflicts and getting an estimated time of completion
• Develops relationship with project managers/project engineers/utility coordinator/utility companies/other City departments/contractors/property owners to resolve utility related issues
• Provide high-level technical understanding of City, State and Federal standards
• Performs other assigned duties as required

Preferred Qualification

• 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 water line and sanitary sewer construction

Minimum Qualifications

High School Graduation or Equivalent and five years of relevant work experience

OR 

Associate's Degree and three years of relevant work experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree and one year of relevant work experience

Salary

• $55,980 - $69,975 Commensurate with Experience

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.

Please note that all job offers are contingent upon an applicant successfully passing a new hire background check, drug screening, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. If an applicant does not pass the background screening or vaccination requirement, the offer will be rescinded.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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Benefits

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

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

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