Engineering Inspector

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays and leave

Dedicated public sector career

Job summary

City of Durham seeks a qualified inspector in the Planning & Development Department to ensure utility and road construction meets codes and specifications. The role involves on-site inspections, testing, reviewing plans and permits.

You will work with Right of Way and private utility inspections, and coordinate with engineers and contractors to resolve issues. This is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of related experience.
• Valid NC Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Observes water distribution system installations and tests concrete work.
• Documents construction projects and records.
• Interprets construction specs and reviews plans.
• Captures site images and monitors erosion control.
• Oversees Right of Way inspections and permits.
• Inspects driveways for density and grade.
• Approves street acceptance after inspections.
• Ensures permit compliance and responds to citizen concerns.

Skills

Inspection

Drawings interpretation

Permit review

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Position Description

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A flexible work environment, top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the Planning & Development Department a great place to work. We help plan and direct Durham’s growth to support a high quality of life, a robust economy, and a sustainable, equitable, and accessible Durham for generations to come. We work collaboratively with other agencies and the community in a fast- paced, innovative environment looking for solutions to today’s land-use, community planning, and infrastructure challenges. If you’re talented, creative and focused on serving the community, join our team!

Hiring Range: $50,732 - $78,713

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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 cement; 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 GED.


• Three years of related experience.


• 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

• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of water, sewer and storm lines.


• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawing plan/ profiles for the design of roadways.


• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of site grading.


• Able to work additional hours to include nights and weekends when needed.

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

• 12-13 paid holidays per year


• 13 standard work days of vacation per year


• 13 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 13.6% 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