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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II

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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II

Salary

$24.76 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01600

Department

Public Works

Division

Utility Cut

Opening Date

05/15/2025

Closing Date

5/29/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary

About our opportunity:

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time Construction Inspector II within the Public Works Department, Right of Way 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 repair sites. Right of Way inspections to make sure contractors follow par with Standards. They will coordinate with contractors, document interactions, verify applicable charges, and perform certain administrative duties as they relate to contract management. Employees are 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 limited supervision by the Senior Construction 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 Public works Division, which will include inspecting projects for compliance with the approved construction drawings, contracts, and standards and specifications, and inspecting installation of concrete, asphalt, storm drainage, stormwater control measures, retaining wall construction, guardrail, and any other infrastructure needed for project completion.

+ Coordinates and oversees contractors and City staff engaged in construction and maintenance projects on behalf of the City: conducts meetings; schedules and coordinates inspections and meetings; anticipates, prioritizes, and times inspections to minimize interference with project progress; 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; 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; takes samples as needed for testing; 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; conducts warranty inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with specifications; and reports failures, issues, and problems to contractor for remediation.

+ 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, 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 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.

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 :

+ 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 be able to obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license. the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the following additional certifications or licensures: American Public Works Association Construction Inspector, Notary Public, American Concrete Institute Field Concrete Testing, Best Management Practice Inspector, QMS Asphalt Roadway, Trained in Nuclear Density Testing, Confined Space Training, Trenching Competent Person Training, Work Zone Safety or other certifications and licensures.

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 through inclusive 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.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

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Select your highest level of education:

+ High School/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ Doctorate

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How many years of relevant experience do you have in Construction or Inspections?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 2 years

+ 2 - 5 years

+ 5 - 10 years

+ 10 or more years

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

+ I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

+ I do possess a current valid Class B CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do possess a current valid Class A CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do not have a current CDL license, but I can attain one in the next 6 months.

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Employer

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