Construction Inspector I

A Little About The City: Jacksonville has one of the youngest demographics in the US with a median age of 22.8 and an estimated population of 75-80,000. The City offers a great work/life balance. We are rich in history and deep in pride of our local military as demonstrated at Lejeune Memorial Gardens near Marine Corp Base Camp Lejeune and New River Air Station. Many of our military return and plant roots here because of the lifestyle and all that the City has to offer. Another reason people stay in Jacksonville... We are a Caring Community as stated in our City seal.

General Description: The City of Jacksonville has is seeking an individual interested in an opportunity for a Construction Inspector to assist with ensuring compliance on city contracted construction projects. Construction Inspectors perform intermediate technical work in the inspection of construction projects for specification compliance; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Construction Specialist.

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 Jacksonville.  

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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.

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 devices.
• Assists with drafting and designing of water and sewer lines as required; makes blueprints.
• Performs related tasks as required.

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.
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.

Salary : $47,646 - $76,232