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Engineering Inspector I, II, or III - PW

Charleston County, SC
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Salary : $24.39 - $27.31 Hourly

Location : North Charleston, SC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : PW209938

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Description

The Public Works Department of Charleston County Government is looking for an Engineering Inspector I, II, or III to perform a variety of construction

inspection duties for various County Transportation construction projects. The Department's transportation projects division has been recognized and

awarded National and Local Projects of the Year by the American Public Works Association and the Council of Engineering Companies.

Work in an environment that encourages career progression and take advantage of our Inspector Career Path Program. We offer competitive salary, great benefits package, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid maternity and parental leave. Working for Charleston County allows you to achieve the work life balance you have been looking for!

HIRING HOURLY RANGE : $24.39 to $27.31

  • Salary dependent upon applicant's qualifications)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Construction inspection and material sampling and testing
  • Inspect road, drainage, sidewalk and other County-funded and Developer initiated construction projects.
  • Perform laboratory and field testing of contractor construction materials, including soil, rock, and asphalt.
  • Collect contractors' worksheets and review detailed billing estimates.
  • Complete daily project logs, review with on-site contractor and audit for discrepancies
  • Record daily and monthly quantities of work and time performed by contractor for accurate and timely payment.
  • Maintain thorough photographic and or video records of construction progress as documentation in case a question or citizen complaint arises.
  • Evaluate risk, resolve issues promptly and courteously that arise in the field, including citizen questions and concerns.
  • Resolve construction changes due to unexpected site conditions or material shortages.
  • Keep immediate supervisor informed concerning work progress, current and potential problems and continually make suggestions to improve the processes.
  • Perform other directly related duties as needed and may be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.
  • Minimum Qualifications

    Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a closely related field is preferred, but not required . Knowledge and experience ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal codes, regulations, and specifications as it relates to the applicable construction projects. Read and interpret construction drawings, bids, and specifications. Relevant experience and substantial knowledge of current principles, practices and operations involved in planning, designing, construction, and repairing roadways, bridges, sidewalks as well as knowledge of construction methods and on-site and laboratory material testing methods.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Ability to work independently, prioritize, multitask, meet deadlines, make accurate decisions, detailed oriented, professional, courteous, and engaging communication with citizens and coworkers. Analytical and possess necessary mathematical skills. Proactive thinker with great learning agility.

    Career Growth :

    Obtain required SCDOT Certifications (asphalt roadway inspection, earthwork, and base inspection), nuclear gauge certifications, SCDHEC Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector within eighteen months of being hired. Must have valid SC drivers' license or the ability to obtain upon acceptance of the position.

    Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to :

  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Optional Life and Disability Insurance
  • Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Annual and Sick Leave
  • Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
  • South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
  • Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Program
  • Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
  • Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
  • Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Well-being Program
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    Salary : $24 - $27

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