Sr Engineering Inspector

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　　Sr Engineering Inspector

　　Salary

　　$45,408.00 - $69,920.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Durham, NC

　　Job Type

　　Full time with benefits

　　Job Number

　　23-04667

　　Department

　　Public Works

　　Opening Date

　　01/10/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Position Description

　　Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

　　Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

　　Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's Public Works Department (http://durhamnc.gov/506/Public-Works) a great place to work. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!

　　Salary Range: $45,408.00 – $69,920.00

　　Hiring Range: $45,408.00 - $54,489.00

　　Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

　　Devoted to inspecting privately-installed water/wastewater distribution and collection lines, storm-water systems, right-of-way improvements and work performed as a result of City construction projects, typically installed by contractors hired by the City. In addition to performing on-site inspections in the field, incumbents assist with project management of City construction contracts including attending preconstruction meetings, maintaining financial records, performing infrastructure acceptance walkthroughs and meeting with residents to address concerns and complaints.

　　Responsible for performing inspection activities to include, inspecting driveways, sidewalks, crosswalks, and curbs; inspecting complex projects and multiple sites; inspecting water, sewer, and storm drainage installations, including material quality; inspecting rights-of-way for issuance of certificate of occupancy; inspecting subgrade, stone and asphalt applications; and maintaining documentation and records.

　　Duties/Responsibilities

　　Performs inspections and infrastructure walk-throughs of driveways, sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs, water, sewer, and storm drainage installations and other construction facilities, as assigned to ensure compliance with ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures.

　　Coordinates construction inspections for complex projects and/or at multiple sites; collaborates with a variety of stakeholders; attends meetings; reviews work, ensuring compliance with project plans, contracts, specifications, requirements, and related documentation; responds to concerns and questions; and troubleshoots construction issues.

　　Inspects and tests construction material quality, applications and construction processes; performs pressure and quality tests; monitors ongoing construction operations, identifying and making recommendations for correcting non-conforming issues; and issues stop-work orders, certificates of occupancy, and other documentation.

　　Prepares reports, and maintains project and department documentation, including financial records, plans, contracts, punch lists, and drawings; and takes photographs to document ongoing inspection, construction, contractor work.

　　Minimum Qualifications & Experience

　　High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)

　　Four years of related construction and inspections experience.

　　A valid North Carolina Class “C” Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record obtained within a timeframe established by the City.

　　Additional Preferred Skills

　　Proficient in reading and interpreting maps and/or plans.

　　Proficient in inspecting work performed per engineering plans and permits.

　　Experience in mediating construction issues with and between contractors, engineers, city/state officials, and/or residents.

　　Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

　　11-12 paid holidays per year

　　12 standard work days of vacation per year

　　12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

　　2 weeks paid military leave per year

　　Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

　　State and City retirement plans

　　Short and long term disability plans

　　Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

　　City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System

　　Paid funeral leave

　　Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

　　Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

　　48 hours for volunteer work each year*

　　4 hours parental leave each year

　　Workman's Compensation Insurance

　　457 Deferred Compensation Plans

　　Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

　　401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

　　State retirement plan

　　Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

　　401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

　　State retirement plan

　　Health Insurance

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　　Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

　　City of Durham Website

　　Walk in

　　Job fair

　　Employee referral

　　Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

　　Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

　　Craig's List

　　Facebook

　　LinkedIn

　　GlassDoor

　　governmentjobs.com

　　Monster.com

　　Indeed.com

　　Employment Security Commission

　　Magazine/Newspaper

　　Other

　　02

　　If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

　　03

　　Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

　　Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

　　High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)

　　Associates Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　PhD or Juris Doctorate

　　04

　　Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Are you able and willing to work additional hours to include nights and weekends when needed?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　How many years of related construction and inspection experience do you have?

　　No related experience

　　Less than 4 years of related experience

　　4 years but less than 6 years of related experience

　　6 years but less than 8 years of related experience

　　8 or more years of related experience

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　　How many years of experience do you have in the construction and/or inspection of water lines?

　　Some but less than 2 years of related experience

　　2 years but less than 4 years of related experience

　　4 years but less than 7 years of related experience

　　7 or more years of related experience

　　N/A - I do not have experience with the construction and/or inspection of water lines.

　　08

　　How many years of experience do you have in the construction and/or inspection of sanitary sewer lines?

　　Some but less than 2 years of related experience

　　2 years but less than 4 years of related experience

　　4 years but less than 7 years of related experience

　　7 or more years of related experience

　　N/A - I do not have experience with the construction and/or inspection of sanitary sewer lines

　　09

　　How many years of experience do you have in the construction and/or inspection of storm drainage lines?

　　Some but less than 2 years of related experience

　　2 years but less than 4 years of related experience

　　4 years but less than 7 years of related experience

　　7 or more years of related experience

　　N/A - I do not have experience with the construction and/or inspection of storm drainage lines.

　　10

　　How many years of experience do you have in the construction and/or inspection of roadway infrastructure?

　　Some but less than 2 years of related experience

　　2 years but less than 4 years of related experience

　　4 years but less than 7 years of related experience

　　7 or more years of related experience

　　N/A - I do not have experience with the construction and/or inspection of roadway infrastructure

　　11

　　Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of water, sewer and storm lines?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawing plan/ profiles for the design of roadways?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of site grading?

　　Yes

　　No

　　14

　　Do you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel?

　　Yes

　　No

　　15

　　Do you have a working knowledge of ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Survey123?

　　Yes

　　No

　　16

　　The hiring range for this position is $45,408.00 - $54,489.00 depending on education, experience, and approval by the Public Works Director. I acknowledge the hiring range for the Engineering Inspector II.

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question