Construction Inspector Senior #2407-237510-01
- Date Opened
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024 9:27 AM
- Close Date
- Friday, August 23, 2024 11:59 PM
- Section
- Storm Water Services
- Salary
- $69,485.00 - $77,205.00/year
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 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
Summary
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent the City’s 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 Driver’s 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 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 private utility coordination
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
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. 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.
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.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion