Engineering Inspector - Durham, United States - City of Durham, NC

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    Salary : $42, $65,636.00 Annually

    Location : Durham, NC

    Job Type: Full time with benefits

    Job Number:

    Department: Public Works

    Opening Date: 04/09/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Position Description

    Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
    Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

    Salary Range: $42,650 - $65,363

    Hiring Range: $42,650 - $51,180

    Work Day / Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri

    Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's a great place to work. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham

    The purpose of this position is to assure all utility and road construction adheres to the codes and specifications set forth by the City. This is accomplished by performing on site inspections and utilizing test equipment, plans, and permits to ensure all requirements are met. Other duties include reviewing newly submitted construction plans, verifying Right-of-Way utility permits, testing water and sewer lines, verifying project grade's Right-of way inspection assignments, and enforcing water regulations.
    Duties/Responsibilities
    • Provides private development inspections by observing installation of the water distribution system; testing all concrete work for the City; documenting and filing records of construction projects; interpreting and implementing construction specifications; capturing images with a digital camera; and monitoring erosion control.
    • Oversees the City's contracts by insuring codes and specifications are met; creating and maintaining documentation of contract work; verifying material quantities and submittals for payment; and attending construction related meetings.
    • Oversees the Right of Way inspections program by inspecting the following: street conditions, permits, curb and gutters, driveway and sidewalk construction, drainage and water meter installation.
    • Inspects driveways by checking the density and grade of concrete; calculating the slope; reviewing the dimensions of the driveway; and filling out driveway forms.
    • Approves street acceptance by providing walk through inspections with a Right of Way Engineer; generating a list of non-conforming issues to be corrected; and inspecting corrections for further compliance.
    • Provides private utility inspections by ensuring permit compliance; inspecting work sites; issuing field reports; researching projects; and responding to citizen concerns.
    Minimum Qualifications & Experience
    • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).
    • Three years of related experience sufficient to understand the operational and technical processes involved in the assignment.
    • A valid North Carolina Class "C" Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record obtained within the timeframe established by the City.
    Additional Preferred Skills
    • Knowledge of ArcGIS.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
    • Willing and able to work additional hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
    Benefits - General Full-Time Employees
    • 11-12 paid holidays per year
    • 12 standard work days of vacation per year
    • 12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
    • 2 weeks paid military leave per year
    • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
    • State and City retirement plans
    • Short and long term disability plans
    • Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
    • City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
    • Paid funeral leave
    • Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
    • Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
    • 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
    • 4 hours parental leave each year
    • Workman's Compensation Insurance
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
    Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
    • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
    • State retirement plan
    Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
    • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
    • State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
    • Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
    • Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
    • Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
    01

    Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
    • City of Durham Website
    • Walk in
    • Job fair
    • Employee referral
    • Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below***
    • Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below***
    • Craig's List
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • GlassDoor
    • Employment Security Commission
    • Magazine/Newspaper
    • Other
    02

    If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

    03

    Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
    • Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD or Juris Doctorate
    04

    Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    Are you able to work additional hours to include nights and weekends when needed?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    How many years of related experience sufficient to understand the operational and technical processes involved in the assignment do you have?
    • No related experience
    • Less than 1 year of related experience
    • 1 year but less than 3 years related experience
    • 3 years but less than 5 years related experience
    • 5 years or more years related experience
    07

    How many years of experience do you have in the construction and/or inspection of water lines?
    • No related experience
    • Less than 1 year of related experience
    • 1 year but less than 3 years related experience
    • 3 years but less than 5 years related experience
    • 5 years or more years related experience
    08

    How many years of experience do you have in the construction and/or inspection of sanitary sewer lines?
    • No related experience
    • Less than 1 year of related experience
    • 1 year but less than 3 years related experience
    • 3 years but less than 5 years related experience
    • 5 years or more years related experience
    09

    How many years of experience do you have in the construction and/or inspection of storm drainage lines?
    • No related experience
    • Less than 1 year of related experience
    • 1 year but less than 3 years related experience
    • 3 years but less than 5 years related experience
    • 5 years or more years related experience
    10

    How many years of experience do you have in the construction and/or inspection of roadway infrastructure?
    • No related experience
    • Less than 1 year of related experience
    • 1 year but less than 3 years related experience
    • 3 years but less than 5 years related experience
    • 5 years or more years related experience
    11

    If you indicated you have experience in the areas of construction and/or inspection of water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and roadway infrastructure, please explain.

    12

    Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of water, sewer and storm lines?
    • Yes
    • No
    13

    Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawing plan/ profiles for the design of roadways?
    • Yes
    • No
    14

    Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of site grading?
    • Yes
    • No
    15

    Please briefly describe how your experience and skills match with the requirements for this position.

    16

    Describe your familiarity with the City of Durham Standards, Details and Specifications

    17

    Do you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel?
    • Yes
    • No
    18

    Do you have a working knowledge of ArcGIS?
    • Yes
    • No
    19

    The annual starting salary for this position is $42,650 - $51,180 annually depending on education, experience, and approval by the Public Works Director. I acknowledge the starting salary range for the Engineering Inspector.
    • Yes
    • No
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