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City of Asheville Post- Construction Inspector (Construction Inspector III) in Asheville, North Carolina
Post- Construction Inspector (Construction Inspector III)
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Post- Construction Inspector (Construction Inspector III)
Salary
$53,241.05 - $58,565.15 Annually
Location
Asheville, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2024-01146
Department
Public Works
Division
Stormwater Services
Opening Date
02/19/2024
Closing Date
8/30/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Summary
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville invites qualified applicants for the position of Construction Inspector III in the Stormwater Division of the Public Works Department.
The Construction Inspector III will manage compliance of the post-construction stormwater control measures, and inspect in-house, contracted projects, or private property to ensure compliance with approved design plans, applicable local, state, and federal ordinances, and stormwater control measure operation and maintenance agreement specifications. This position will inspect large, complex projects, provide lead guidance, direction, and training to less experienced Construction Inspectors and/or crew supervisors, engineers, and property owners. The ideal candidate for this role will have five years of experience in construction and contract compliance inspection.
Pay Rate : $53,241.05 - 10% above Minimum ($58,565.15). Final salary number will be based on qualifications and experience.
Schedule : This is a full time, non-exempt position, scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. Hours are generally Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm (May include Fridays, nights, weekends, and holidays)
Benefits : Please visit the Benefits tab to review the benefits package offered by the City.
This position has been reopened to expand the pool of candidates. Previous candidates need not apply. Applications will be reviewed on 06/27/2024. This position will remain open until filled (or date if closing date listed) or until a sufficient number of applications are received.
About the City:
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 through inclusive engagement practices. 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilites
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of and regularly inspects completed stormwater control measures; confers with co-workers; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
Conducts inspections and project operations and maintenance oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects, which may include land development, roads, drainage, equipment installation, and other structures and installations.
Coordinates and oversees contractors and City staff engaged in post construction operations and maintenance oversight on behalf of the City: schedules, coordinates, and conducts inspections and meetings with City departments, other state and federal agencies, and relevant private property owners; anticipates, prioritizes, and times inspections to minimize interference with operations; provides guidance in unique construction situations; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies.
Coordinates pre-construction activities and meetings: performs initial site assessments; evaluates constructability; ensures rights-of-way, easements, and permits are secured; researches utility locations, staging, and other conditions; and anticipates constraints and technical challenges likely to impact projects.
Inspects post-construction stormwater control measures regularly for compliance with recorded operations and maintenance agreements, contract specifications, safety, and quality of materials and workmanship: visits project sites; assesses site conditions; takes photographs; takes samples as needed for testing; verifies that material quantities match contracts and invoicing; makes field adjustments, as necessary; and prepares, updates, and submits inspection reports to appropriate staff.
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints: explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; and issues notice of violations and civil penalty assessments as needed.
Coordinates post-construction activities and meetings: attends post-construction walk thru at site; conducts warranty inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with specifications in operations and maintenance agreements; and reports failures, issues, and problems to contractor for remediation.
Performs related administrative duties: maintains adequate documentation, standardized inspections, and tracking mechanisms of inventory, SCM annual reports, and enforcement actions; updates maintenance schedules as needed per stormwater guidance or regulations and monitors maintenance status in meeting agreement requirements; reviews project operations and maintenance reports submitted by contractors or city employees; and prepares and maintains inspection 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, 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, pay applications, tax forms, easements, change orders, 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 to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field required. Education should be supplemented by five 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.
Stormwater Control Measure Inspection and Maintenance Certification (or must be obtained within 12 months of hire).
Depending on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain additional certifications or licensures. Preference will be given to persons who possess and maintain the following certifications:
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Certification, or other certifications and licensures.
American Public Works Association Advanced Construction Inspector
American Concrete Institute Field Concrete Testing
Notary Public
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities : Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
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 influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, up to climbing steep terrain while visiting job sites, 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. Some 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.
To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .
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Do you possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license, or an out of state license with the ability to obtain in-state?
Yes
No
02
Do you have a bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field?
Yes
No
03
If so, please list which one.
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Is your education supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in construction inspection and compliance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job?
Yes
No
05
If yes, please describe your experience in project management, especially as it relates to stormwater management and or design.
06
Do you have certifications/licensures related to this position?
Yes
No
07
Please explain.
08
Please describe your experience with stormwater control measures and/or green infrastructure.
Required Question
Agency
City of Asheville
Address
City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802
Phone
828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE
Website
http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs