Construction Inspector #2211-237500-01
Land Development
- Date Opened
- Thursday, November 03, 2022 8:00 AM
- Close Date
- Thursday, November 17, 2022 8:00 PM
- Section
- Planning Design & Development
- Salary
- $52,806-$59,407 Commensurate with Experience
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide professional & technical instruction / guidance / information to:
- consultants
- contractors
- engineers
- City officials
- the public regarding standard installation & regulatory issues
- Conducts field inspections at construction sites to assure requirements are met:
- construction procedures
- design & materials specifications
- safety requirements
- Examines plans & specifications for construction projects such as:
- sidewalks
- ADA ramps
- streets
- storm drainage
- grading
- Rejects defective work or substandard materials
- Advises contractor of necessary corrective action
- Responds to inquiries & complaints from public & private agencies
- Coordinates inspections with developers / engineers / contractors
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Actively pursues & develops new ideas / methods / procedures to meet changing situations
- Collaborates effectively within workgroups & across the organization
- Apply knowledge of materials / methods / practices used in various types of construction
- Apply knowledge of survey methods / practices / techniques / computer applications
- Basic to intermediate computer proficiency level in:
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- Internet Explorer
- Communicates appropriately / accurately / clearly in timely manner Provide outstanding service
- Performs job duties with reliability & minimal supervision
- Ability to multitask / prioritize / organize / manage high volume administration requests
- Ability to apply conflict resolution techniques
- Ability to obtain City driver’s permit
- Possess dependable vehicle
Preferred Qualification
- Minimum of five years of experience
- Continuing education coursework in civil engineering / civil engineering technology / construction management / related field
- Public works experience
- Ability to communicate in both English & Spanish
Minimum Qualifications
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 requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.
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.
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