Municipal Infrastructure Inspections Lead

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Durham is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead the Development Infrastructure Inspections team, overseeing coordination of programs, budgets, and compliance with regulations. The role involves supervising staff, preparing reports and permits, and serving as the department's representative in meetings with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality control, managing resources, and coordinating with state and local officials, while guiding field teams in infrastructure

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in building construction or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of related experience.
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record within 60 days of hire.
• Highway Construction Inspection Certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates department program and project operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with goals, policies, and procedures; supervises staff, including planning, training, coaching and evaluating work; develops policies and procedures; plans and coordinates process improvements; facilitates meetings; and ensures quality control of work.
• Prepares and manages assigned budget; reviews and approves expenditures; evaluates department resource needs; researches and analyzes financial, operational, and related data; makes and/or approves expenditures and purchases.
• Coordinates, prepares, reviews, and/or maintains reports, plans, case files, permits, training materials, and other documentation; oversees correspondence; maintains databases and online systems; prepares reporting schedules; coordinates data collection, analyses and report preparation; ensures compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
• Coordinates with community groups, state and local officials, the media, City management and departments, and external agencies; facilitates meetings; resolves escalated issues; discusses and reviews legal and other high-impact issues; conducts negotiations.
• Supervises paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
• Oversees inspection of public water, sewer, street and stormwater infrastructure; ensures public infrastructure satisfies city specs and contract requirements.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree in building construction or related field

Highway Construction Inspection Certification

North Carolina Class C Driver’s license

Job description

City of Durham is seeking a seasoned supervisor to lead the Development Infrastructure Inspections team, overseeing coordination of programs, budgets, and compliance with regulations. The role involves supervising staff, preparing reports and permits, and serving as the department's representative in meetings with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality control, managing resources, and coordinating with state and local officials, while guiding field teams in infrastructure