Construction Inspector

Summary

Hiring range is negotiable between $51,653 and $67,139 depending on qualifications and experience.

About the role

Performs inspections of various construction projects being built in the City, including water and sewer lines, pump stations, street construction and resurfacing, street cuts, sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm drainage, and related items. Work includes reviewing construction plans, meeting with contractors, inspecting construction in progress and upon completion, and supporting the City’s stormwater management program.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction work in progress and completed projects for quality of work and adherence to approved plans and specifications.
• Designs water, sewer, and storm sewer projects.
• Conducts tests in the field; takes samples of materials for testing of quality; deals with outside testing agencies.
• Reviews plans and construction drawings for proper location of items, such as valves, hydrants, laterals, manholes, water and sewer lines, and other appurtenances; reviews plans for adherence to adopted engineering specifications such as depth, locations, materials, and construction methods.
• Meets with contractors, engineers, owners, project managers and architects and reviews and explains construction requirements; discusses needs for deviation from plans and appropriate revisions; informs contractor or developer of deviations or errors and advises as to corrective actions.
• Supports the City’s stormwater management program, including the inspection of new construction, installation of stormwater projects, and on-going inspections to assure best practices are being followed.
• Investigates reported detection of illicit connections and illegal non-stormwater discharges.
• Receives and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints; initiates necessary maintenance and repair activities through various City departments.
• Performs worksite inspections for several works in progress daily.
• Maintains log and records work activities and field findings; insures that as-builts are submitted upon completion of project.
• Attends training classes to increase knowledge and maintain any certifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of water and sewer lines, streets and stormwater construction techniques, processes and materials, and the ability to determine whether design specifications are being met.
• Knowledge of engineering specifications and standards relating to water and sewer lines, street, and storm drainage construction.
• Ability to perform materials and construction tests, interpret results, and to disinfect lines.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress.
• Ability to detect errors in construction materials and projects.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, developers, construction workers, the general public, and other employees; ability to exercise tact and firmness in the enforcement of requirements.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other employees.
• Ability to plan and organize own work and maintain the necessary records and reports.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology or related field;
• Five (5) years of related experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Possession of a valid Best Management Practices (BMP) Certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire date.

Benefits

The following is a summary of the City of Goldsboro benefits:

• Vacation Leave: Employees earn vacation leave as follows: Years of Service Days per Year 0 - 4 years 12 5 - 9 years 15 10 - 14 years 18 15 - 19 years 21 20 + years 23 A maximum of 30 vacation days may be carried over from one calendar year to the next. Any excess of 30 vacation days on December 31 of each year may be transferred to employees sick leave balance, provided that they have taken five (5) days of vacation in the calendar year.

  Holidays: City paid holidays are New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2 days) and Christmas (3 days). When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the previous Friday shall be observed. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed. In order to receive a paid holiday, an employee must be on paid status before and after the holiday.

  Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued at one day per month or 12 days per year.

  Employee Assistance Program: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and covered dependents on the employee's health insurance plan. Part-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis are also eligible for EAP services. Employees and dependents each receive three free visits per year. Services include, but are not limited to, financial counseling, depression, mental illness, and end of life/terminal illness.

  Medical and Dental Insurance: The City of Goldsboro is fully-insured, and provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through the State Health Plan (SHP), MetLife, and Community Eye Care respectively. Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available to all full-time employees. Part-time employees who are scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week on a continuous year-round basis may, if they so desire, purchase available group health through the City for themselves and qualified dependents. The coverage for medical is the first day of the month following the date of employment and dental is effective on the first day of employment, vision insurance is effective the first day of the month following the effective date of employment. Medical insurance is provided to full-time employees at a minimal cost and pro-rated for part-time employees. The types of coverage available are individual (Employees only), Employee/Child, Employee/Spouse, and family. Dental and vision insurance is available at cost to the employee and/or his/her dependents. Premiums are paid through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.

  Life Insurance: All regular employees are provided a basic term life insurance coverage policy in the amount of $20,000.00 at no cost. Wellness Assistance Benefit: The City of Goldsboro offers a wellness assistance benefit of $25/month to employees. This can be used to offset the cost of dental insurance or gym membership. Employees must meet eligibility requirements for the State Health Plan and show proof of membership (if gym membership is selected).

  Flexible Spending Account: The City of Goldsboro offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through Health Equity. The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is available to all full-time employees who are scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The FSA is effective the first day of the month following the date of employment. These are some of the expenses FSAs can be used for: medical and dental services, chiropractic services, orthodontia, and the child or adult dependent care.

  Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement is available to all full-time employees up to $2500 per fiscal year for job-related courses or required courses leading to a job-related degree. This is subject to department approval and an employee must complete probation before reimbursement is granted.

  Promotion Opportunities: Employees are encouraged to apply for internal positions. Employment opportunities for current employees are posted on the City's Intranet.

  Retirement: All employees who are in a regular position that requires 1,000 hours or more of service per year are covered under the North Carolina Local Governmental Employee's Retirement System (NC LGERS). The employee contributes 6% of their annual salary on a tax deferred basis. The City contributes to the employee's retirement account. Eligibility for unreduced monthly benefits begins upon retirement after 30 years of service at any age, at age 65 with 5 years creditable service or at age 60 with 25 years creditable service. Police Officers and Park Rangers may retire at age 55 with 5 years of service and receive an unreduced benefit. Eligibility for reduced monthly benefits begins after you reach age 50 and complete 20 years of creditable service or you reach age 60 (age 55 if you are a firefighter) and complete five years of creditable service. Police Officers may retire early with a reduced retirement benefit after you reach age 50 and complete 15 years of creditable service as an officer.

  457 & 401K Supplemental Retirement Plan: The City of Goldsboro offers the NC Supplemental Retirement Plans, 401K and 457. The City contributes 4% to the 401K for all non-sworn full-time employees and 5% for sworn police officers (as approved by the Council) and the 457 plan is voluntary with no contribution by the City. The 457 and the 401k allow employees to set aside funds which is through payroll deduction and is tax deferred. Income tax is due when the deferred earnings are returned to the individual normally at retirement.

  Worker's Compensation: All City employees are covered under the North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act. This act covers those employees who suffer injuries as a result of an accident while performing duties. The Workers' Compensation program will pay medical expenses and a portion of the employee's salary, after 7 days, if the individual is out of work as a result of a work-related disability.

  Compensation, Performance Appraisals and Merit Process: The City of Goldsboro 457 & 401K Supplemental Retirement Plan: The City of Goldsboro offers the NC Supplemental Retirement Plans, 401K and 457. The City contributes 4% to the 401K for all non-sworn full-time employees and 5% for sworn police officers (as approved by the Council) and the 457 plan is voluntary with no contribution by the City. The 457 and the 401k allow employees to set aside funds which is through payroll deduction and is tax deferred. Income tax is due when the deferred earnings are returned to the individual normally at retirement. Worker's Compensation: All City employees are covered under the North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act. This act covers those employees who suffer injuries as a result of an accident while performing duties. The Workers' Compensation program will pay medical expenses and a portion of the employee's salary, after 7 days, if the individual is out of work as a result of a work-related disability. Compensation, Performance Appraisals and Merit Process: The City of Goldsboro 457 & 401K Supplemental Retirement Plan: The City of Goldsboro offers the NC Supplemental Retirement Plans, 401K and 457. The City contributes 4% to the 401K for all non-sworn full-time employees and 5% for sworn police officers (as approved by the Council) and the 457 plan is voluntary with no contribution by the City. The 457 and the 401k allow employees to set aside funds which is through payroll deduction and is tax deferred. Income tax is due when the deferred earnings are returned to the individual normally at retirement. Worker's Compensation: All City employees are covered under the North Carolina Worker's Compensation Act. This act covers those employees who suffer injuries as a result of an accident while performing duties. The Workers' Compensation program will pay medical expenses and a portion of the employee's salary, after 7 days, if the individual is out of work as a result of a work-related disability.