Engineering Inspector

Salary : $49,737.00 - $77,169.00 Annually

Location : Durham, NC

Job Type : Full time with benefits

Job Number : 25-05339

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 03 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Salary Range : $49,026 - $76,066

Hiring Range : $49,026 - $59,613

Work Day / Hours : 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Mon - Fri

Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham's a great place to work. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City's growth and enhance our quality of life. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!

The purpose of this position is to assure all utility and road construction adheres to the codes and specifications set forth by the City. This is accomplished by performing on site inspections and utilizing test equipment, plans, and permits to ensure all requirements are met. Other duties include reviewing newly submitted construction plans, verifying Right-of-Way utility permits, testing water and sewer lines, verifying project grade's Right-of way inspection assignments, and enforcing water regulations.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides private development inspections by observing installation of the water distribution system; testing all concrete work for the City; documenting and filing records of construction projects; interpreting and implementing construction specifications; capturing images with a digital camera; and monitoring erosion control.

Oversees the City's contracts by insuring codes and specifications are met; creating and maintaining documentation of contract work; verifying material quantities and submittals for payment; and attending construction related meetings.

Oversees the Right of Way inspections program by inspecting the following : street conditions, permits, curb and gutters, driveway and sidewalk construction, drainage and water meter installation.

Inspects driveways by checking the density and grade of cement; calculating the slope; reviewing the dimensions of the driveway; and filling out driveway forms.

Approves street acceptance by providing walk through inspections with a Right of Way Engineer; generating a list of non-conforming issues to be corrected; and inspecting corrections for further compliance.

Provides private utility inspections by ensuring permit compliance; inspecting work sites; issuing field reports; researching projects; and responding to citizen concerns.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Additional Preferred Skills

Benefits - General Full-Time Employees

13 standard work days of vacation per year

13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

2 weeks paid military leave per year

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

State and City retirement plans

Short and long term disability plans

Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System

Paid funeral leave

Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

48 hours for volunteer work each year

4 hours parental leave each year

Workman's Compensation Insurance

457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire

Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

Dental and life insurance, after one year of service

Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.

Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?

How many years of related construction experience do you have?

How many years of experience do you have in the construction and / or inspection of water lines?

How many years of experience do you have in the construction and / or inspection of sanitary sewer lines?

How many years of experience do you have in the construction and / or inspection of storm drainage lines?

How many years of experience do you have in the construction and / or inspection of roadway infrastructure?

If you indicated you have experience in the areas of construction and / or inspection of water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and roadway infrastructure, please explain.

Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of water, sewer and storm lines?

Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawing plan / profiles for the design of roadways?

Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction drawings for the design of site grading?

Please briefly describe how your experience and skills match with the requirements for this position.

Describe your familiarity with the City of Durham Standards, Details and Specifications

Do you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel?

Are you able to work additional hours to include nights and weekends when needed?

The annual starting salary for this position is $49,026 - $59,613 annually depending on education, experience, and approval by the Public Works Director. I acknowledge the starting salary range for the Engineering Inspector 1.

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