Stormwater Construction Inspector

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Stormwater Construction Inspector to join our stormwater team. This position will be responsible for providing paraprofessional engineering support and inspecting on a variety of stormwater construction projects to ensure projects are installed based upon approved design plans, specifications, and City of Raleigh standards. The role requires a thorough understanding of stormwater, utility, and roadway construction processes, understanding of environmental regulations, and the ability to solve problems independently and within a team environment. This position involves significant field time working with the design engineers, contractor, and project manager. 

About you: 

The ideal candidate is one that fully supports the Stormwater Management initiative to be “Stormwater Smart.” We strive to be the smartest stormwater program possible. We do this by being innovative, cost-effective, and equitable. To support this, the ideal candidate would be a team player, that is a hard worker and takes pride in their work. 

About us: 

The City of Raleigh is the second-largest city in North Carolina and remains one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Driven by a strong economy and outstanding quality of life, Raleigh is consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and operate a business. The “Capital City” offers many cultural and entertainment advantages of a large city. Wake County is one of the top ranked public-school districts in the state, has nine universities and institutions of higher education, and is home of the Research Triangle Park, which is North Carolina's premier global innovation center.  

The Stormwater Management Division includes over 80 full-time employees who work within an inclusive, team-first environment that takes pride in their work by being “Stormwater Smart”. Together, the employees of the Stormwater Management Division support the City through a variety of programs and projects. Sustained population growth in Raleigh has created new development opportunities, which has resulted in evolving the Stormwater program in terms of capacity and capabilities. In 2023, Stormwater Management was reclassified as a new Division within Engineering Services, emphasizing the importance Stormwater Management and its influence in the future growth of Raleigh.

• Provides advanced specialized and technical activities in support of an assigned engineering function; serves as a liaison for internal and external clients and provides coordination of assigned projects or functions; may conduct site visits or inspections to monitor activities and ensure specifications and requirements are being met, and/or perform or oversee survey work
• Provides customer support and responds to inquiries, complaints and information requests; performs research or investigations; verifies and provides procedure/process information
• Attends and/or coordinates meetings including project reviews; prepares agenda, meeting notifications and materials; reviews change orders, budget status, schedules and/or other meeting materials; identifies issues; consults with engineers, contractors and/or agencies and coordinates resolutions; may attend and present at Council and public meetings
• Reviews and verifies data and documents which may include: project submittals; contractor billing, contract requirements and completed work and materials; construction plans; right of way plats; property deeds; GIS data; inspection reports; and/or other engineering-related information
• Prepares, updates and/or maintains project files, databases, tracking documents, activity/performance reports, GIS, maps, and/or standards documentation
• Monitors supplies and equipment; contacts vendors to discuss equipment options; and provides recommendations

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree in engineering or directly related field and three years of paraprofessional engineering experience, preferably in area of assignment 

OR 

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. 

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Knowledge of:

• Construction techniques and practices related to utility and infrastructure projects
• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others
• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Project management principles and practices
• Business math concepts
• Filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
• Customer service principle
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment

Skill In: 

• Training and coaching staff
• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed
• Assessing and evaluating project performance and timelines
• Performing inspections or reviews and documenting compliance or deficiencies
• Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports and program materials
• Performing basic original research, compiling and assembling data
• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands
• Providing direction to others in order to meet standards
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Proofreading and error correction
• Business math computations
• Organizing and maintaining records and files
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Operating assigned tools and equipment
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Providing customer service
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Ability to:  

• Collaborate effectively within a team environment to achieve project goals and ensure the successful implementation of stormwater repair and improvement projects

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

Salary : $52,988 - $85,668