Construction Inspector

The purpose of this position is to inspect City infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and standards.

• Inspects construction and maintenance projects, reads related drawings, recommends corrections, ensures compliance with standards and specifications, and tests materials used in projects when appropriate.
• Receives and responds to concerns or complaints from contractors, engineers, departments, business owners, homeowners, and citizens.
• Maintains a variety of records related to inspections including as-built drawings, files, forums, and related records, and collects and enters detailed information related to construction in applicable databases.
• Recommends tools and supplies for project construction, obtains cost estimates, and assists in acquiring budget information and prices.

• Performs other similar duties as required.

• Applicable practices, materials, and equipment in assigned area of responsibility;
• Mathematical concepts;
• Basic GIS concepts;
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

• Position requires: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, crawling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Heavy work:
  Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 - 50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards.