Construction Inspector I bei City of Jacksonville NC, NC

About the Department

As a construction inspector you will play a vital role in the field for the engineering division for their mission to support City Council’s goals by developing and implementing strategies to further City redevelopment, assess and appropriately respond to the needs and quality of life of the community, and ensure infrastructure is adequate to continue to meet current and later infrastructure needs and plans for the future growth of the City of Jacksonville.  

The salary posted is the full salary range for this position. The starting salary is expected to be in the range of $47,646.35 - $61,940.11 depending on qualifications  

Position Duties

Conducting construction inspection duties to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and standards; responding to public inquiries; preparing and maintaining detailed records and files.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Inspects water and sewer, stormwater, erosion, sediment control and roadway construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications and standards.
• Tests materials during construction; ensures compliance with all policies, rules, standards and regulations.
• Informs contractor of deviations or errors and advises as to corrective action.
• Keeps progress records and as-built information.
• Locates existing utility lines for contractors and other utility companies.
• Reviews plans and specifications of future projects; checks as-built plans upon completion of projects.
• Prepares correspondence concerning projects to public and private agencies.
• Locates buried manholes and valve boxes and advises other department employees.
• Assists with engineering surveys.
• Maintains inspection records, plans and related documents on file.
• Checks infiltration and inflow problems and recommends corrective action.
• Acts as cross-connection/backflow prevention coordinator.
• Inspects and approves backflow (device plumbing and structure).
• Assists with drafting and designing of water and sewer lines as required; print site plans
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 2 to 5 years experience in construction work.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

Other Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and equipment relating to public works and utilities; general knowledge of engineering plans, specifications and drawings; ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress; ability to detect errors in construction projects; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, contractors, property owners and others to effect satisfactory compliance with specifications and standards; ability to maintain accurate records.

Equal Employment Opportunity
 
The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, religion, or disabilities unrelated to the essential function of the position.