Construction Inspector

Seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Constructor Inspector to join our Engineering and Planning Team. The Construction Inspector provides onsite compliance inspection of third-party public water, reclaimed water, and sanitary sewer projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing tests and final inspections of water, reclaimed water, and sanitary sewer projects for compliance.
• Conducting pre- and post-construction meetings with developers, contractors, engineers, and other interested parties.
• Performing water quality sampling tests; coordinates all sampling activities with staff.
• Directing and approving water line pressure testing, sewer line air testing and vacuum manhole testing.
• Conducting inspections of water and sewer line installations, grease trap and interceptor installations, backflow device installations for compliance.
• Working with contractors and engineers to resolve unforeseen issues that arise during construction to develop compliant strategies.

Position requires a valid North Carolina Driver's License, high school diploma (or GED) with advanced study or training towards obtaining the required Water Distribution Grade B and Sewer Collections Grade III certifications. Successful candidates should have at least four years of experience working with water and sewer systems. Prior experience using a Geographic Information System (GIS) is preferred.

Team members are our most important resource. Pay and Benefits include:

• Salary Range is $62,996 - $94,494
• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan)
• 5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution (no match required)
• Retirement Health Savings account
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave; 12 Paid Holidays
• Educational Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or State agency employer
• Much, much more!

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to continuous improvement, sustainability, creativity, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity. This recruitment will close on May 10, 2024.