Join Greensboro's Engineering Team as a Construction Inspector - Utilities and Keep Our City Flowing Smoothly!

Compensation And Benefits

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $42,072 - $55,358 Â Full Salary Range: $42,072 $75,287

Benefits

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule: Â Monday - Friday 7:30 am-4:30 pm.

Join the Engineering Department at the City of Greensboro-a team that values precision, accountability, and public service. As a Construction Inspector - Utilities, you'll be on the frontlines of our city's infrastructure development-overseeing construction work, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring water and sewer systems meet all regulatory requirements. Your work will help power the systems that keep Greensboro running smoothly.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

The City of Greensboro is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, opportunity, and service. As part of the Engineering & Inspections team, you'll play a vital role in building and maintaining the City's critical infrastructure. If you're looking for meaningful work with real impact, this is the role for you.

About The Role

As a Construction Inspector - Utilities, your primary responsibility will be inspecting water and sewer construction projects that are being added to the City's infrastructure. You'll ensure projects meet all applicable plans, specifications, and contract requirements. You will maintain written records of daily construction activities and work closely with contractors, engineers, and the public to guarantee the highest standards of construction quality and safety.

Key responsibilities include

Verifying the proper installation of water and sewer lines, including alignment, elevation, and grade.
Documenting all inspection findings and coordinating water line chlorination and bacteriological sampling.
Interacting directly with the public to provide information and resolve concerns.
Maintaining cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders.
Obtaining North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board (NCWTFOCB) Certifications in both Water Distribution and Sewer Collection within 18 months of employment.
Being cross-trained for all aspects of the Construction Inspections Section.
This position requires physical activity including standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., and more than two-thirds of your work will be outdoors.

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

High School/GED withÂ 1-3 years of related water & sewer construction experience working with construction plans, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, and field stakeouts
No High School Diploma/GED with 5-7 years of related water & sewer construction experience working with construction plans, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, and field stakeouts
Valid Driver's License
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Experience in Public Works construction and managing/inspecting public water & sewer projects
NCWTFOCB Certification in Distribution (Water) and NCWTFOCB Certification in Collections (Sewer) - (MUST attach copy of certification with application)

Ready to Lead?

We are actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women and minorities, for this underutilized role. If you're detail-oriented, solution-focused, and ready to help shape the future of Greensboro's infrastructure-apply today!

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