Position Description

As a part of our team, you will inspect and observe construction activities within the public 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, 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 ensures 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.

The Construction Inspector position requires an individual that is highly motivated, has excellent communication skills, is team-oriented, and has public works infrastructure construction experience.

The hiring range for this position is $21.13/hour to $25.48/hour and is dependent on the selected candidates' qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System and an automatic 4.5% contribution to a deferred compensation plan. *Please review the Human Resources Page for further information on City Benefits.

Wilmington is the eighth largest city in North Carolina and located in New Hanover County. Wilmington is a coastal town and port city situated in southeastern North Carolina and is considered approximately the midpoint of the eastern seaboard of the United States. The city is bordered by the Cape Fear River to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. While having a diverse population of over 126,000, the city is an active business, service and industrial center for the surrounding five-county area with a population of more than 520,606 people area-wide.

Forbes magazine's 17th annual ranking of Best Places for Business and Careers ranked Wilmington 35th out of the 200 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Wilmington earned the title of "Best American Riverfront" in USA TODAY's "10 Best" contest for the Nation's Best Riverwalk in 2014. Serving as economic drivers, prestigious companies such as GE, Corning, Thermo Fisher Scientific, PMG, nCino, Live Oak and Alcami, among others, are drawn to Wilmington due to its educated workforce and favorable tax and regulatory policies. Higher education institutions in the City are represented by the University of North Carolina – Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College. The film industry has also played a large role in the local economy with productions such as Iron Man 3, Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill.

With a beautiful riverfront, nearby beaches and a two-hour drive to the State Capital of Raleigh, Wilmington's location offers plenty of professional, educational and recreational opportunities!

Typical Tasks

Ensure proper construction of public infrastructure and compliance with City Codes, Technical Standards, and Specifications through the following typical duties:

• Inspect construction projects by overseeing work activities of contractors; ensuring compliance with city technical standards and specifications; addressing complaints and technical problems; attending pre-construction and progress meetings; coordinating inspection activities; and maintaining inspection records.
• Verify monthly progress for capital projects by reviewing payment applications, measuring work-in-place, creating reports, reviewing quantities with the project manager, and corresponding with contractors.
• Interpret city standards; oversee construction practices; advise contractors, project managers, engineers, and City departments. Manage project reports and records. Manage public relations. Administer NCDOT construction methods when required.
• Perform quality control of materials by monitoring field technician duties (asphalt, concrete, and soil) when inspecting roadway pavement operations and concrete placement. Includes assessing quality of materials; coordinating, retrieving, and testing of samples; and formal recordkeeping.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Associate of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (or similar technical field of study) from an accredited college or university plus one year of related experience

OR

High school diploma or GED plus 5 years of related experience.

Other Requirements:

• Experience with DOT specifications, testing methods and documentation.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, using PDF documents, utilizing computers and phone.

Supplemental Information

• 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) or 457 account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
• Paid sick and vacation leave + 12 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

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement:
- NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.

• Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to either the 401(k) or 457 plans regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

**This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits-and-forms for more information.**