Construction Inspector - Union County, NC : Job Details

Salary : $54,275.27 - $81,412.90 Annually Location : Monroe, NC Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: 711120 Department: UC Water - Engineering Opening Date: 08/05/2025 Closing Date: 9/7/2025 11:00 PM Eastern General Statement The Construction Inspector, under limited supervision, inspects new construction projects and interprets and enforces codes, standards, and policies. Work involves inspecting the construction of all new water and sewer infrastructure required for all new development. Duties include holding pre-construction conferences, completing and maintaining daily inspection reports, scheduling and observing testing, conducting final inspections and preparing written punch list, interpreting engineering plans, following specifications, reviewing as-built drawings, and other professional duties related to the construction of water distribution and sewer collection systems. Duties also include inspection of construction sites for code violations and/or to ensure construction is proceeding in accordance with specification standards and plan documents; issuance of notification of non-conformance or citations as necessary. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in completing task. The employee must also exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent contact with County employees, engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, developers, contractors, builders, suppliers, and the general public. Essential Functions Inspects the construction of new sewer mains, water lines and their appurtenances. Knowledge and understanding of Union County Water Sewer Extension Ordinance and Union County Water and Sewer Standard Specifications and Details. Knowledge and understanding of NCDEQ rules and regulations governing public water and sewer systems. Utilizes and enforces (when applicable) OSHA safety standards, UCW specifications, UC Water and Sewer Extension Ordinance, DOT encroachment permits, NC erosion control measures, Corps of Engineers and US Fish and Wildlife Service regulations. Reads and interprets civil drawings, site plans and topography with actual construction. Reads and understands water and sewer line construction terminology. Communicates effectively and establishes and maintains working relationships with developers, contractors, and the general public. Exercises independent judgment and decision-making in the interpretation and resolution of situations in the field. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment. Interprets construction codes and engineering standards and resolve field problems. Records and delivers information, explains procedures, and follows oral and written instructions. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Utilizes mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; and utilize decimals and percentages. Works in permit required confined spaces and follows work zone safety. Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies and to see that the standards are not violated. Operates small office equipment and computer and devices for data entry. Checks chlorine residual in water system. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience: High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and three (3) years of experience in sewer and/or water maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses or Certifications: Possession of Grade 'B' Water Distribution Certification or Grade 'II' Collections Certification. CPR and first aid, and any combination of industry standard training and certifications. Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy. Special Requirements: Must be available to work occasionally at night for scheduled shut down events. Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including pickup trucks, propane torches, chlorine testers, measuring wheels, engineer rulers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. INSURANCE PROGRAMS HEALTH INSURANCE All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan. DENTAL INSURANCE All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. LIFE INSURANCE Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents. FINANCIAL PROGRAMS RETIREMENT Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS. NC401(k) The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction. 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds. Health Care Spending AccountSection 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses. Dependent Care Spending AccountSection 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses. DIRECT DEPOSIT Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice. TRUIST No Overdraft Fees $100 Negative Balance Buffer Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay LEAVE PROGRAMS VACATION LEAVE Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System. SICK LEAVE For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS. SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance. HOLIDAYS There are 13 County recognized holidays (includes 3 days for Christmas) per year with 1 floating holiday available. MILITARY LEAVE Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted. Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted. CIVIL LEAVE Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof. FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee. PAID PARENTAL LEAVE Parental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days. VOLUNTEER TIME OFF Volunteer Time Off will provide employees with 16 hours of paid time per calendar year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies. OTHER PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems. AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction. NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions. 01 Do you have experience in water/sewer maintenance operations?

• Yes
• No

02 List any current licenses and/or certifications. 03 Do you have a valid driver's license and clean driving record?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you possess at least a NC Grade II Collections or a Grade B Distribution Certification?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have at least three years of related experience?

• Yes
• No

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