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• Inspects construction in the field with occasional office work as needed.

• Monitors construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications as well as CLT Water standards.

• Prepares accurate as-built drawings and sketches.

• Determines the appropriate equipment to install to satisfy Charlotte Water policies.

• Serves as point of contact with the contractor; interprets construction plans, specifications, standard details, and the current CLT Water Design Manual; and takes notes on activities performed by contractor.

• Identifies and rejects defective work or substandard materials; informs contractor of deficiencies in the work; and directs necessary corrective action.

• Directs and witnesses required testing for the type of construction being inspected.

• Handles required paperwork, including pre-construction photos, preparation and distribution of flyers and door hangers, daily reports, erosion control forms and reports, testing forms, reports, etc.

• Serves as liaison with customers and the general public regarding the construction project; responds to inquiries and complaints in a timely manner; and works to resolve conflicts to a satisfactory conclusion.

• Conducts final inspection; prepares the punch list; insures that deficient items are corrected; assists in the preparation of the record drawings; and conducts warranty inspections.

• Operates a surveying level, checks elevations and computer grades, and measures quantities and materials in the field to verify the contractor’s monthly pay requests.

• Ensures that state and local ordinances requirements regarding installation and materials are met.

• May provide support for related budgets.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of technical writing skills.

• Knowledge of zoning requirements.

• Skill in working with Microsoft Office products, such as Excel and Word.

• Ability to use project scheduling software.

• Ability to obtain City driving permit.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.

• High School Graduation or Equivalent

• Three (3) years of relevant work experience

• Associate degree in engineering or a related field.

• One (1) year of related constructions work experience.

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.