CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I

City of Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city team as a full-time Construction Inspector I, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with construction standards and overseeing a variety of projects. This dynamic position involves inspecting construction sites, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring that all work meets the city’s high standards. With a commitment to quality service and community engagement, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure of a vibrant city nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. If you are passionate about construction and dedicated to serving the public, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

13 paid holidays

Paid sick and vacation hours

Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

Enrollment in NC State Pension Plan

401K with company matching funds

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in construction inspection.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and skills in inspection standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for compliance with construction standards.
• Coordinate with contractors and oversee construction projects.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Contract Compliance

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management

Construction Technology

Tools

GPS

Density Gauges

Laser Level

Job description

About our opportunity:

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time Construction Inspector I within the Public Works Department, Stormwater Division.This person will perform skilled inspection work to ensure compliance with construction drawings, contracts, and standards and specifications. Work involves the inspection of all phases of construction sites. They will coordinate with contractors, document interactions, verify applicable charges, and perform certain administrative duties as they relate to contract management. Employee is required to exercise independent judgment in applying City standards to a variety of work situations. Work requires that the employee exercise considerable tact and firmness in dealing with contractors, property owners and the general public. Work is performed under the supervision of the Site Inspection and Enforcement Supervisor and is evaluated on the basis of the employee's ability to apply technical knowledge and skills in maintaining prescribed inspection standards and sound construction practices.

What you'll be doing:

• Conducts inspections and project oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects for the Stormwater Division, which will include inspecting projects for compliance with the approved construction drawings, contracts, and standards and specifications, and inspecting installation of erosion control, concrete, asphalt, storm drainage, stormwater control measures, tree protection, and any other infrastructure needed for project completion.

• Coordinates and oversees contractors engaged in construction and maintenance projects on behalf of the City: conducts meetings; schedules and coordinates inspections and meetings with City departments and other state and federal agencies; anticipates, prioritizes, and times inspections to minimize interference with project progress; provides guidance in unique construction situations; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies.

• Performs initial site assessments; evaluates constructability; ensures rights-of-way, easements, and permits are secured; researches utility locations, staging, and other conditions; anticipates constraints and technical challenges likely to impact projects; and notifies homeowners, business owners, transit authorities, public safety departments, and others of upcoming road and lane closures.

• Inspects construction and maintenance projects for compliance with approved plans, contract specifications, safety, and quality of materials and workmanship: visits project sites; assesses site conditions; takes photographs; makes field adjustments, as necessary; and prepares, updates, and submits project progress reports to appropriate staff.

• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints: explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; and issues stop work orders or schedules work as needed.

• Coordinates post-construction activities and meetings: conducts post-construction walk thru at site; reviews as-built plans; conducts warranty inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with specifications; and reports failures, issues, and problems to contractor for remediation.

• Performs related administrative duties: updates project schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule; processes pay applications; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; and prepares and maintains inspection reports, budget reports, and related documentation for audit purposes.

• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and tools to complete essential functions, such as vehicle, nuclear and non-nuclear density gauges, GPS, smart level, laser level, thermometer, measuring devices, gas monitor, etc.

• Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, contractors, the public, outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, timesheets, testing reports, daily reports, progress reports, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

• Operates a personal computer and tablet to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing Google Suite for word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

• Performs other related duties as required. Assists in major storm events. This position is required to be on call after hours for 7 days once every 4 weeks.

Benefits:

• Hiring rate: $ 24.76/hour

• 13 paid holidays, plus you will earn paid sick and vacation hours

• Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

• Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

Associate degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in construction inspection and contract compliance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license. Preference given to persons who possess and maintain the following additional certifications or licensures: Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI), American Public Works Association Construction Inspector, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Certification, QMS Asphalt Roadway, Confined Space Training, Trenching Competent Person Training, Work Zone Safety or other certifications and licensures.

CESSWI certification and SCM Maintenance and Inspection Certification must be acquired within the first 12 months of employment.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City, NCDOT, or departmental policies, practices, procedures, and specifications necessary to function effectively in the position.

About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential throughinclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.
Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning:Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (25-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, water hazards, hazardous materials, toxic agents, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, explosives, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.