Senior Construction Inspector

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority•235 Government Center Drive, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in this position are responsible for giving oversight to inspecting utility construction to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and standards. This position is assigned to pay grade G18.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One (1) year of work experience in a construction inspector role including managerial experience or related work field.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license.
Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.
Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Requires travel between CFPUA sites.
Use or repair small/limited equipment (power tools).
Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.
Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.
Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).
Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Responsibilities

Assigns work and projects out to inspectors.
Inspects sewer taps and water meters for compliance with relevant ordinances.
Inspects new sewer lines, water lines, and lift station construction for compliance with specifications.
Observes and logs hydrostatic test of new sewer force mains and water lines, camera inspections of new gravity sewer lines, and air/vacuum testing on newly installed sewer mains, services, and manholes.
Checks and verifies construction “as-built” for accuracy.
Performs subdivision inspections for compliance with relevant ordinances.
Reviews and logs the Closed-Circuit TV inspections of new gravity sewer mains and services prior to state certification.
Ensures water mains are flushed, chlorinated, and sampled per CFPUA standards and specifications.
Observes and logs air/vacuum testing on newly installed sewer mains, services, and manholes.
Maintains daily log of all sites visited, work in progress, and status of project sites.
Makes field inspections for ensuring that field construction adheres to specifications, construction best practices, safety, and environmental requirements.
Provides engineering technical support regarding scheduling, construction methods and information related to facility and equipment needs.
Assists with pre-construction meetings.
Reviews maps and as-built drawings, and marks and cleans out water meter locations.
Inspects demolition of existing water and sewer service taps.
Oversees fleet vehicles for the Construction Inspectors.
Assists with field inspections of Capital Projects on an as needed basis.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.