Construction Inspector Position Available In [Unknown county], North Carolina

Construction Inspector 
Location 929 N. Front Street, NC Job Type Full Time-Regular Job Number 24-00497 Department Engineering Opening Date 04/25/2025 Closing Date 5/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings Driving History Check Drug Screen Hiring Salary $22.21 – $30.71 Full Salary Range $22.21 – $34.42 Working Hours M-F 7:30am to 4:00pm Occasional night or weekend work

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Description As part of our team, you will inspect and observe construction activities within the City Right-of-Way (ROW). This includes assignments for Capital construction projects, Private Development and ROW permits. Projects typically include installation and replacement of public infrastructure such as roads, driveways, curb ramps, sidewalks, streetscape, storm drainage and utility relocations. ROW inspection includes oversight of other utility company construction (water & sewer & telecom), utility street cuts, driveways, and use of the sidewalk or roadway. This position is directed to ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications, city technical standards, permits, traffic control, construction safety and related codes and policies. This is accomplished by driving to multiple construction sites, reviewing construction plans, communicating with project managers and contractors, attending project meetings, scheduling construction activities and tests and verifying progress/quantity of construction. Other duties include performing miscellaneous inspection activities, coordinating materials testing, preparing estimates, and assisting contractors with technical solutions. Typical Tasks Inspects a variety of construction sites and projects by checking on work activities of contractors onsite, providing information on city technical standards and procedures; addressing complaints and technical problems; attending pre-construction and job meetings; coordinating inspection activities; and maintaining records of inspection and construction activities utilizing several office computer programs and electronic field devices. For City projects, this position will oversee daily construction activities while verifying monthly progress by reviewing payments, taking measurements, creating reports, presenting quantities to the manager, and emailing correspondence to contractors. Understanding and applying city protocols while observing construction practices and providing feedback to contractors, project managers, engineers, City departments, and the public. Understanding and utilizing NCDOT construction methods. Performs quality control of materials by monitoring deliveries and field technician duties (soil, asphalt, and concrete) when inspecting roadway construction and pavement operations, and concrete placement. This includes the identification of materials, coordinating, retrieval, and testing of samples, inputting data, and keeping records. Qualifications Formal Education Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two-year associate’s degree, diploma, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Experience Minimum one year Other Requirements

Valid Class C Driver’s License Supplemental Information Physical Demands:

Exerting 50-100 lbs occassionally; 10-25 lbs frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Working Conditions:

This position generally requires driving a vehicle to multiple jobsites, walking frequently, and work in an office setting.

Our Core Values:

INCLUSION

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COLLABORATION

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CREATIVITY

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ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement:

Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What we offer:

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families.

Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates:

After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal. Employer
City of Wilmington
Address
PO Box 1810
929 N. Front Street, 11th Floor
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
Phone
910-341-7840 Website
http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/jobs