Project Inspector

Job Description

The Transportation Department - Field Services Division provides services and oversight for streets, sidewalks, right of way operations, infrastructure inspections & services, stormwater maintenance, asphalt & concrete maintenance, special operations, downtown operations, snow and ice removal, storm cleanup and other function areas as assigned. The Engineering Specialist position will be staffed to the Street Maintenance Division of Transportation Field Services. This class is the third level in a ten-level Engineering Series devoted to providing paraprofessional engineering support, inspection, and professional civil engineering for a variety of public works and environmental functions and projects. Incumbents provide specialized and technical activities in support of an engineering function. May be required to work nights and weekends as project requirements show the need.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides specialized and technical activities in support of an assigned engineering function; serves as a liaison for internal and external clients in support of assigned projects; may perform quality assurance inspections, identify deficiencies or maintenance requirements, verify project activities, conduct survey work, and/or serve as on-site contact for project contractors, engineers, and property owners
• Performs project documentation to ensure that all material sampling and testing, project documentation, project estimates are completed correctly
• Effectively communicate, establish, and maintain working relationships with other inspections staff, contractors, local government, and the general public
• Provides customer assistance and responds to inquiries, complaints, and information requests; performs basic research or investigations, verifies, and provides general procedure/process information; refers complex requests to appropriate resource
• Assists in reviewing plans, proposals, and maps; performs mathematical calculations; conducts basic analysis and/or geospatial analysis; may provide site and service assessments to determine issues and provide recommendations
• Attends various meetings which may include City Council meetings, committee meetings, project reviews, and public meetings; prepares supporting documentation; provides communication materials and updates related to projects, recommendations, and programs
• Collects field data and measurements; prepares preliminary cost estimates; scores and ranks projects; reviews timelines; and may provide review and tracking of contracts and related services, amendments, change orders and /or project schedules
• Monitors supplies, equipment, and materials inventory; initiates order to maintain inventory levels; assists in monitoring available funds
• Assists with special projects and/or serves on functional teams for special processes or audits

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree in engineering or directly related field and two 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

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• 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 principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment

• Assessing and evaluating project performance and timelines
• Performing inspections 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 directions 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